It is that time of the year again when GRAMMYs announce the nominations across all genres and make most fans upset because of the choices.
Hip-Hop has been a dominant force in the industry for past many years but experts and fans believe that The Recording Academy has not done enough to represent the culture at the highest music awards show. Jay-Z was majorly ignored last year and took home zero awards despite being nominated for several awards around his album 4:44.
Below are all the main and Rap/R&B nominations. Kendrick has managed to grab the most number (eight), thanks to the Black Panther soundtrack. It is worth noting that Mac Miller has also earned his first GRAMMY nod for “best rap album” (Swimming). Check out rest of the categories here.
Record of the Year
“I Like It” – Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin
“The Joke” – Brandi Carlile
“This Is America” – Childish Gambino
“God’s Plan” – Drake
“Shallow” – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
“All The Stars” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
“Rockstar” – Post Malone Feat. 21 Savage
“The Middle” – Zedd Feat. Marren Morris & Grey
Album of the Year
‘Invasion of Privacy’ by Cardi B
‘Scorpion’ by Drake
‘H.E.R.’ by H.E.R
‘Beerbongs & Bentleys’ by Post Malone
‘Dirty Computer’ by Janelle Monae
‘Black Panther’ Soundtrack
‘Golden Hour’ by Kacey Musgraves
‘By the Way, I Forgive You’ by Brandi Carlile
Song of the Year
“All The Stars” (performed by Kendrick Lamar & SZA)
“Boo’d Up” (performed by Ella Mai)
“God’s Plan” (performed by Drake)
“In My Blood” (performed by Shawn Mendes)
“The Joke” (performed by Brandi Carlile)
“The Middle” (performed by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey)
“Shallow” (performed by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper)
“This Is America” (performed by Childish Gambino)
Best New Artist
Chloe x Halle
Luke Combs
Greta Van Fleet
H.E.R.
Dua Lipa
Margo Price
Bebe Rexha
Jorja Smith
Best Urban Contemporary Album
Everything Is Love – The Carters
The Kids Are Alright – Chloe x Halle
Chris Dave And The Drumhedz – Chris Dave And The Drumhedz
War & Leisure – Miguel
Ventriloquism – Meshell Ndegeocello
Best R&B Album
‘Sex & Cigarettes’ by Toni Braxton
‘Good Thing’ by Leon Bridges
‘Honestly’ by Lalah Hathaway
‘H.E.R.’ by H.E.R.
‘Gumbo Unplugged (Live)’ by PJ Morton
Best Rap Performance
Be Careful – Cardi B
Nice For What – Drake
King’s Dead – Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Future & James Blake
Bubblin – Anderson .Paak
Sicko Mode – Travis Scott, Drake, Big Hawk & Swae Lee
Best Rap/Sung Performance
Like I Do – Christina Aguilera Featuring Goldlink
Pretty Little Fears – 6lack Featuring J. Cole
This Is America – Childish Gambino
All The Stars – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Rockstar – Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage
Best Traditional R&B Performance:
Bet Ain’t Worth The Hand – Leon Bridges
Don’t Fall Apart On Me Tonight – Bettye LaVette
Honest – MAJOR.
How Deep Is Your Love – PJ Morton Featuring Yebba
Made For Love – Charlie Wilson Featuring Lalah Hathaway
Best R&B Song:
Boo’d Up – Ella Mai
Come Through And Chill – Miguel
Feels Like Summer – Childish Gambino
Focus – H.E.R.
Long As I Live – Toni Braxton
Best R&B Performance:
Long As I Live – Toni Braxton
Summer – The Carters
Y O Y – Lalah Hathaway
Best Part – H.E.R. Featuring Daniel Caesar
First Began – PJ Morton
Best Rap Song
God’s Plan – Drake
King’s Dead – Jay Rock
Lucky You – Eminem
Sicko Mode – Travis Scott
Win – Jay Rock
Best Rap Album
Invasion Of Privacy – Cardi B
Swimming – Mac Miller
Victory Lap – Nipsey Hussle
Daytona – Pusha T
Astroworld – Travis Scott
