2019 GRAMMY Award Nominations Announced

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.

Will 2019 be different? Let’s wait and watch when the nominations are announced at 8.30 am ET and the main ceremony takes place at Los Angeles’ Staples Center on Sun., Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. on CBS. This year, GRAMMYs have increased the number of nominations from 5 to 8 for all the main categories to better represent the climate and Hip-Hop fans are hoping their music will be better highlighted this time around.

Stay tuned to HHNM for updates on all the nominations for the 61st Annual GRAMMY awards as they are announced.

UPDATE: 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