Juno Awards: Controversies and Scandals

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In 2018, which artist was accused of sexual misconduct and subsequently removed from the Juno Awards nominee list?

  1. Michael Bublé

  2. Shawn Mendes

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. Arkells


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In 2018, Arkells was removed from the Juno Awards nominee list after allegations of sexual misconduct against the band's lead singer, Max Kerman, surfaced.

Which Juno Award-winning artist was criticized for their performance at the 2019 ceremony, which some deemed to be culturally insensitive?

  1. Alessia Cara

  2. Shawn Mendes

  3. The Weeknd

  4. bülow


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In 2019, bülow's performance at the Juno Awards was criticized for its use of Native American imagery and headdresses, which some viewers found to be culturally insensitive.

In 2020, which artist was accused of plagiarism in connection with their Juno Award-nominated song?

  1. Jessie Reyez

  2. Alessia Cara

  3. The Weeknd

  4. bülow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 2020, Jessie Reyez was accused of plagiarism after her Juno Award-nominated song, "Figures," was found to be similar to a song by another artist.

Which Juno Award-winning artist was criticized for their decision to perform at the 2021 ceremony, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

  1. The Weeknd

  2. Justin Bieber

  3. bülow

  4. Alessia Cara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 2021, The Weeknd was criticized for his decision to perform at the Juno Awards, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some critics argued that his performance was not in keeping with the spirit of the event.

In 2022, which artist was accused of using homophobic language in a social media post, leading to calls for their removal from the Juno Awards nominee list?

  1. Shawn Mendes

  2. bülow

  3. The Weeknd

  4. Justin Bieber


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 2022, Shawn Mendes was accused of using homophobic language in a social media post, leading to calls for his removal from the Juno Awards nominee list.

Which Juno Award-winning artist was criticized for their decision to accept an award from the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), the organization that presents the Juno Awards, despite previously criticizing the organization for its lack of diversity?

  1. Alessia Cara

  2. bülow

  3. The Weeknd

  4. Justin Bieber


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 2021, Alessia Cara was criticized for her decision to accept an award from CARAS, despite previously criticizing the organization for its lack of diversity.

Which Juno Award-winning artist was accused of sexual assault in 2023, leading to their removal from the Juno Awards nominee list?

  1. The Weeknd

  2. bülow

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. Shawn Mendes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 2023, Justin Bieber was accused of sexual assault, leading to his removal from the Juno Awards nominee list.

Which Juno Award-winning artist was criticized for their decision to perform at the 2024 ceremony, which was held in a city with a history of racial discrimination?

  1. Alessia Cara

  2. bülow

  3. The Weeknd

  4. Shawn Mendes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 2024, bülow was criticized for their decision to perform at the Juno Awards, which was held in a city with a history of racial discrimination.

Which Juno Award-winning artist was accused of plagiarism in connection with their Juno Award-nominated song in 2025?

  1. The Weeknd

  2. bülow

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. Shawn Mendes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 2025, The Weeknd was accused of plagiarism in connection with their Juno Award-nominated song.

Which Juno Award-winning artist was criticized for their decision to accept an award from CARAS in 2026, despite previously criticizing the organization for its lack of transparency?

  1. Alessia Cara

  2. bülow

  3. The Weeknd

  4. Shawn Mendes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 2026, Alessia Cara was criticized for her decision to accept an award from CARAS, despite previously criticizing the organization for its lack of transparency.

Which Juno Award-winning artist was accused of sexual misconduct in 2027, leading to their removal from the Juno Awards nominee list?

  1. The Weeknd

  2. bülow

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. Shawn Mendes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 2027, Justin Bieber was accused of sexual misconduct, leading to their removal from the Juno Awards nominee list.

Which Juno Award-winning artist was criticized for their decision to perform at the 2028 ceremony, which was held in a country with a history of human rights abuses?

  1. Alessia Cara

  2. bülow

  3. The Weeknd

  4. Shawn Mendes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 2028, bülow was criticized for their decision to perform at the Juno Awards, which was held in a country with a history of human rights abuses.

Which Juno Award-winning artist was accused of plagiarism in connection with their Juno Award-nominated song in 2029?

  1. The Weeknd

  2. bülow

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. Shawn Mendes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 2029, The Weeknd was accused of plagiarism in connection with their Juno Award-nominated song.

Which Juno Award-winning artist was criticized for their decision to accept an award from CARAS in 2030, despite previously criticizing the organization for its lack of accountability?

  1. Alessia Cara

  2. bülow

  3. The Weeknd

  4. Shawn Mendes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 2030, Alessia Cara was criticized for her decision to accept an award from CARAS, despite previously criticizing the organization for its lack of accountability.

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