The Weeknd Makes Surprise Grammys Appearance, Beef with Recording Academy Over newsthirst.

A major beef ended at the Grammy Awards Sunday … not between two artists, but between an artist and the academy itself — ’cause The Weeknd is back in the Grammys fold.

Harvey Mason Jr. — the Recording Academy CEO — stepped up to talk about all the changes he’s tried to implement in the last four years … ever since The Weeknd called out the academy for a lack of transparency.

Remember … back in 2020, The Weeknd’s song “Blinding Lights” — a super popular track which ended up skyrocketing to the top of the charts — wasn’t nominated at the 2021 Grammys.

The Weeknd then went off on the Academy … saying he wouldn’t attend the 2021 show — citing the “secret committees” he believed were choosing the nominees.

At the time, Mason said the Grammys were constantly evolving … but, The Weeknd still boycotted for years, refusing to submit his music for any of the trophies.

Now, Mason says he appreciates criticism … and, the Recording Academy has worked to make the Grammys more transparent — all of which led to The Weeknd agreeing to perform once again.

The star then walked onstage and performed two songs — “Cry For Me” and “Harmless” — thrilling the audience.

So, it appears he’s forgiven the Recording Academy and appreciates all the work they’ve done to change their systems for voting … or, it’s possible he simply wanted to support the fire relief efforts this year’s ceremony is supporting.

After all … The Weeknd has raised millions for the relief effort — and, his performance at the show may help to raise even more.