He toldBillboardhe felt sucker-punched, adding, “Because it just kind of hit me out of nowhere.

I don’t know if it was sadness or anger.

I think it was just confusion.

The Weeknd performing in denim jacket

I just wanted answers.

Like, ‘What happened?’

We did everything right, I think.

The Weeknd performs at a past GRAMMY Awards

I’m not a cocky person.

I’m not arrogant.

People told me I was going to get nominated.

The world told me.

Like, ‘This is it; this is your year.’

We were all very confused.”

Is his upcoming Super Bowl appearance to blame?

“It’s not like, ‘Oh, I want the Grammy!’

I suck at giving speeches anyways.”