Drake withdraws 2 Grammy nominations from final ballot

Drake was nominated for best rap album Certified Lover Boy and Way 2 Sexy featuring Future and Young Thug, which earned a nomination for best rap performance.

Drake wants no part in competing for a Grammy.

The four-time Grammy winner and his management asked the Recording Academy to withdraw his two nominations from the final-round ballot, two people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. They said Drake’s request was honored by the academy.