The 'WAP' hitmaker, nominated for Best Rap Performance at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards, previews a track from her upcoming album as she expresses her gratitude.
- Nov 9, 2024
AceShowbiz - The Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Friday, November 8. The announcement was made with the help of some famous faces, including Kylie Minogue, Victoria Monet, Ben Platt, Brandy Clark, Kirk Franklin, Jim Gaffigan and Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong.
Topping the list is Beyonce Knowles, who has garnered an impressive 11 nominations for her album "Cowboy Carter". Recognized in major categories such as Album of the Year and Record of the Year for her hit "Texas Hold 'Em", Beyonce's work continues to captivate audiences and critics alike.
Following closely behind is Taylor Swift, who has secured six nods for her album "The Tortured Poets Department" and her collaboration with Post Malone on "Fortnight". Stars like Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Charli XCX and Billie Eilish have each bagged seven nominations, making this year's competition particularly fierce.
One artist who couldn't contain her excitement is Cardi B. Celebrating her nomination for Best Rap Performance with her track "Enough (Miami)", Cardi took to social media to express her gratitude. "Ahhhh so grateful... and the fact that this song is my light work. Whew!!! This album honey...," she wrote, giving fans a taste of what's to come from her highly-anticipated album.
The Best Rap Album category showcases a blend of seasoned veterans and fresh voices in the hip-hop scene. Nominees include Common & Pete Rock with "The Auditorium Vol. 1", Doechii's "Alligator Bites Never Heal", Eminem's narrative-driven "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)" and J. Cole's introspective "Might Delete Later". This diverse lineup highlights the genre's broad stylistic range.
Best Rap Performance nominees reflect hip-hop's dynamic presence, featuring tracks like "When the Sun Shines Again" by Common & Pete Rock featuring Posdnuos, "Nissan Altima" by Doechii, Eminem's "Houdini", "Like That" by Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar and "Yeah Glo!" by GloRilla.