Why Tiffany Haddish’s Grammys Host Snub ‘Frustrated’ Recording Academy CEO

The CEO of the Recording Academy apologized to comedian Tiffany Haddish on Thursday after she was asked to host the Grammys pre-telecast Premiere Ceremony without receiving compensation.

During a conversation with Variety, Haddish revealed she turned down the opportunity after she learned she would also be financially responsible for all of her expenses, which include hair, makeup, and wardrobe.

Haddish, 41, was nominated for "best comedy album." She gained fame for the 2017 film "Girls Trip," as well as her roles on the sitcoms "The Carmichael Show" and "The Last O.G."

On Thursday morning, Harvey Mason Jr., the CEO and Interim President of the Recording Academy shared a video on Instagram apologizing to Haddish.

“Unfortunately and without my knowing, the talent booker working for the Academy told Ms. Haddish that we wouldn’t even cover her costs while she hosted this event for us. To me that was wrong,” Mason said.

“I’m frustrated by that decision. It was a lapse in judgment, it was in poor taste, and it was disrespectful to the creative community. I’m part of the creative community. I know what that feels like, and it’s not right.”

Haddish had told Variety that she found the prospect of paying for all expenses as "disrespectful."

“I was like, 'The exposure is amazing, but I think I have enough. I appreciate you guys asking. And as much as I appreciate the honor of being nominated, that’s not OK,'” she said.

Mason later revealed that he was able to privately speak to Haddish and apologized.

“I apologized to her personally, and I apologized to her from the academy. I expressed to her my regret, and my displeasure about how this went down and about how this was handled,” he said in the video.

"Again, I want to say 'Tiffany, we are sorry and thank you for allowing me to speak on it.'"

Trevor Noah will host the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. The music award show airs on CBS on Jan. 31.