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*Ad man, brand manager and occasional consigliere to many of hip-hop’s most powerful stars, marketing mogul Steve Stoute took out a full page ad in Sunday’s New York Times Style Section blasting the Grammy Awards, its parent organizational, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), and its president, Neil Portnow, for what he feels is both increasing irrelevance and possible malfeasance. “Over the course of my 20-year history as an executive in the music business and as the owner of a firm that specializes in in-culture advertising, I have come to the conclusion that the Grammy Awards have clearly lost touch with contemporary popular culture,” he wrote in the ad, which took the form of an open letter. “The awards show has become a series of hypocrisies and contradictions, leaving me to question why any contemporary popular artist would even participate.” In particular, Stoute (pictured) focused on the relatively recent snubs of Eminem, Kayne West, and Justin Bieber, all musicians he believes have been unfairly beaten for awards by inferior artistic and commercial acts. “We must acknowledge the massive cultural impact of Eminem and Kanye West and how their music is shaping, influencing and defining the voice of a generation,” Stoute wrote of the two hip-hop superstars, adding of Bieber, “How is it that Justin Bieber, an artist that defines what it means to be a modern artist, did not win Best New Artist?” Read MORE of this story at MTV News .
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Toronto MC will return to his hometown to helm the Canadian music awards show. By Mawuse Ziegbe Drake Photo: Michael Caulfield/ WireImage Chances are good that if you check out an awards show in 2011, it will be hard to escape Drake. The Young Money MC already has four nominations for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards under his belt, and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences just announced he’ll be hosting the 2011 Juno Awards. “I am beyond honored to be hosting this monumental Juno Awards in the greatest city on Earth,” Drizzy said in a statement. “I want to bring a youthful energy to the show and encourage people to be excited about what Canadian music has to offer. See you all at the show.” “Drake has made incredible strides on the national and international music scene in the past year and exemplifies the next generation of Canadian artists. We’re thrilled to have him host the 2011 Juno Awards in his hometown of Toronto,” added Melanie Berry, president and CEO of CARAS and the Juno Awards. “People are still buzzing over his performance last year on the Juno Awards, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store this time around!” The Toronto native is no stranger to the Junos, having scored four nominations and two trophies. The Thank Me Later lyricist also hit the stage alongside fellow Canadian pop export Justin Bieber at last year’s awards. However, Drizzy won’t know if he’ll have to pull double duty as both a host and award contender until February 1, when the 2011 nominations are announced. The show, which will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the awards, will air live on CTV on Sunday, March 27. News of the hosting gig comes around the same time as the announcement of Drizzy’s four Grammy nods. The singer/MC is up for Best New Artist, Best Rap Album for Thank Me Later, Best Rap Solo Performance for “Over” and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Fancy” with T.I. and Swizz Beatz. What do you think about Drake hosting the 2011 Juno Awards? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Drake’s 2010 Juno Awards Experience Related Artists Drake
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