Paul McCartney will perform with Kanye West and Rihanna on state at the Grammys this weekend and they plan to sing Rihanna’s new single, “FourFiveSeconds.”
The Recording Academy and CBS made the announcement today, noting that it will be West’s first Grammys performance in six years. He’s up for two nominations, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Song for “Bound 2.”
Rihanna, who already has seen Grammys, is up for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “The Monster.”
West has 21 Grammys, while McCartney has 18. He also won the Lifetime Achievement Award as a solo artist and as a member of the Beatles.
CBS also said that West plans to give a solo performance of a never-before-heard song.
McCartney and West collaborated on the single “Only One” and their song with Rihanna was released late last month.
The Rihanna, McCartney and West song isn’t the only collaborative effort being showcased at the Grammys this year. Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga will perform together, along with Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani. Annie Lennox will sing with Hozier and Jennie J is paired with Tom Jones.
The Grammys will be hosted by LL Cool J live from the Staples Center. It starts at 8 p.m. on Sunday.
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