Ben Askren Hospitalized, Grammy Nominations Released
The Grammy Awards will honor music released between October 2022 and September 2023, with top nominees including Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Taylor Swift, while Ben Askren's condition remains critical, with his family and friends calling for prayers and support.
Former UFC champion Ben Askren is in critical condition due to a severe staph infection and pneumonia, while the music world is abuzz with the announcement of the 66th Annual Grammy Awards nominees, including top contenders Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar.
Askren, a 40-year-old American who retired from MMA in 2019, is currently hospitalized and unable to respond to anything, according to his wife Amy. The wrestling and MMA communities are rallying around him, with many calling for prayers for his healing. Fellow fighter Chael Sonnen shared an update, stating that Askren is alive and prayers are wanted, and that his family is choosing to maintain privacy at this time.
In other news, the 66th Annual Grammy Awards nominees were announced on November 15, 2023, with Beyoncé leading the pack with nine nominations, followed closely by Kendrick Lamar with eight. Other notable nominees include Taylor Swift, Lizzo, and Harry Styles. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on February 4, 2024, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will be broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
As the music world prepares for the Grammy Awards, the sports community is coming together to support Ben Askren during this challenging time. Fans and fellow athletes alike are sending their best wishes for his recovery, and the outcome of both the Grammy Awards and Askren's health will be eagerly anticipated in the coming weeks.