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Universal Music Group 2014 Post-Grammy Party

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In a new in-depth interview with the LA Times, The Weekend spoke on the subject, saying that he didn’t realize at first that he was the only major person of color to receive a nomination from the Academy.

“I didn’t even realize it. When I got nominated I wasn’t really looking at any other nominations,” The Weekend says during the interview. “I was ecstatic, I was so happy. What an overwhelming feeling, it’s the Academy Awards. It’s like your hard work is finally getting recognized…

Read More… Courtesy of: http://www.bet.com/news/music/2016/02/12/the-weeknd-_didnt-even-realize-hes-the-only-major-person-of-colo.html

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