Is rap a Grammy category?

The Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance is an honor presented to recording artists for quality rap performances. American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West are two-time winners of this award. Kendrick Lamar is a four-time winner.

Why did Drake Boycott Grammys?

In 2018, Drake refused to submit his album More Life for Grammys consideration after being frustrated that his single Hotline Bling won best rap song in 2017 despite not featuring rap. Also, for the first time, all six nominees for best rap album are Black independent artists.

Which artists have boycotted the Grammys?

Artists including Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, Drake and Kanye West have all protested over the Grammys lack of recognition for black artists – with many citing the fact that no rap album has won album of the year since Outkast’s Speakerboxxx / The Love Below in 2004.

What rapper never won a Grammy?

Some of the most popular musicians of all time have never won Grammy Awards. Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, and Blake Shelton have several nominations but no Grammys. Rappers Nas, Busta Rhymes, and Tupac all have at least one nomination but zero wins.

Was Will Smith the first rapper to win a Grammy?

“The winner for Best Rap Performance was DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince for ‘Parents Just Don’t Understand,’ making us the first rappers ever to receive a Grammy Award,” Smith wrote.

Who is bigger Drake or the weeknd?

4.8 billion. On YouTube, the Weeknd’s videos have been watched 4.8 billion times around the world in 2020 alone. This is more than Drake (2.79 billion), although still not enough to surpass YouTube king Justin Bieber (5.25 billion).

Who refused a Grammy?

EW traces the fractured history of the public versus the Recording Academy. Thirty years ago, “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer Sinéad O’ Connor said “no” to the Grammys, refusing to accept an award on the U.S. music industry’s biggest stage.

Are Grammys rigged?

The organisers of the Grammy Awards have scrapped their anonymous voting committees following allegations of rigging, favouritism and racism. The Recording Academy said its voting members – which run into thousands – would instead select next year’s nominations and winners.

Did one direction ever won a Grammy?

One Direction have won one award.