J Prince suggested that Kanye, Drake, Nicki and more artists unite and hold a hip-hop concert in Las Vegas on the same night as the Grammy Awards, which is on April 3, in a show of solidarity. 224. He even has multiple Grammy Awards, but compared to the haul of his other accolades, Drakes Grammy total is surprisingly small. As for major snubs, look no further than Drake and Megan Thee Stallion. Next year, the 64th annual Grammy Awards will be a battle royale between some of the biggest names in the music industry. Drake recrently appeared on Scott's US number one Sicko Mode. The question of whether the two albums are among the years best is less straightforward. Kanye apparently thinks this dented sales - although the line is still going strong - but, wait, he has more to say. A A. Reset. Hotline Bling also won Best Rap Song, beating Kanyes Famous and Ultralight Beam, Chance The Rappers No Problem (featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz), and All The Way Up by Fat Joe and Remy Ma featuring French Montana and Infrared. And while he didnt win last time he got in, J. Cole could score his first Rap Album win with The Off Season, or perhaps repeat in Best Rap Song with My Life with Morray and 21 Savage, or Amari., Big hits will also be very popular in the rap field this year. "Stop this already bro," tweeted Kanye. Kanye West has 9 studio albums, all of them debuted at number one, he has won 21 Grammys and founded GOOD Music. Kanye West seems to be happier than ever with new wife Bianca Censori. Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Don Toliver, Jozzy, Jnr Choi &More, J. Cole to Headline 2023 Dreamville Festival With Drake As His SpecialGuest, Future Announces 11 More Dates for One Big Party Tour With Don Toliver, G Herbo &More. This content is imported from YouTube. What once was the highest form of recognition may no longer matter to [contemporary] artists, Drake wrote on Instagram. The two rap figures who have the most volatile relationship with the academy also happen to be arguably the two biggest names in the genre, as well as the artists behind two of the biggest and most-buzzed-about albums of 2021: Kanye West and Drake. [UPDATING LIVE BLOG], Women Talking is way ahead in our Writers Guild odds, but faces a tougher challenge at the Oscars, Everything to know about The Voice Season 23: Premiere date, coaches, Mega Mentor announced, Chris Williams (The Sea Beast) on history being a cycle of aggression and a cycle of violence [Exclusive Video Interview], https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/RY8xqEer-vUs7bLnF.mp4, "On a positive note: This story is part ofBillboards2022 Grammy Preview issue, highlighting the artists, issues and trends that will define awards season. Drake has won a total of four Grammys, according to the award ceremonys official website. But it didn't end there. #2020VISION. A source at the Recording Academy has told Newsbeat that the Academy chose to honour his wish. At the very least, it should be the one thing the two long-feuding rap titans can finally agree on. Still, Megans 2021 single Thot St found recognition in best rap performance. 2023 Gold Derby Media, LLC. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. Everyone wanted to know what Id do if I didnt win, he said at the 2005 Grammys during his sigh-of-relief acceptance speech for best rap album (for debut The College Dropout). The storylines are abundant for West; not only doesDONDAreceive an album of the year look over DrakesCertified Lover Boy, but he will go against long-time rival Taylor Swift in the same category. HostsJoyce Eng andChristopher Rosen recap every Oscar ceremony of the 1990s as well as some added bonus shows. Whats more, he was recognized as the 24th most influential person on the platform in 2019, whilst his wife, Kim Kardashian, ranked in 10th place. Drakes album might have had a bigger first week commercially, but West is not that far behind, and has a stronger Grammy track record with 22 wins over the course I fluked out and got one of the biggest songs of the year that is a pop song, and Im proud of that. Unlike the notorious rivalry between Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur, this dispute isn't characterised by a feeling of menace or foreboding. In his 2021 song Mr.Right Now, the "Me and Hov would've never made Watch the Throne if this [Drake] wasn't putting pressure on us like that, so I just wanna pay my respects. In any popularity contest, social media has to be a top consideration. That was more than 20 years ago. Privacy Policy. A year later he refused to submit his number one album More Life for consideration at the awards. Video1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. Ellen Durney is a Celebrity News Fellow for BuzzFeed News and is based in London. Despite each being nominated in major categories, Justin Bieber, Drake and Kanye West will reportedly be skipping the 59th annual Grammy Awards, so Shawn Mendes, Meek Mill and Chance The Drake was on hand when Gods Plan won Best Rap Song in 2019. Most recently, West was nominated for eight Grammys at the 2016 awards, after the success of his The Life of Pablo album and songs like Famous and Ultralight Beam.. West, now known as Ye, currently has 22 Grammy wins and will have an opportunity to finally clinch that elusive album of the year win hes been longing for throughout his career. Read about our approach to external linking. The rapper/producer has garnered a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year for his album Donda. On the official Grammy's website it states the two nominations have been removed, with no replacement entries, meaning voting for those two categories will go ahead with just four nominees. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Drake, in a 2010 chat with People, said that Lil Wayne was among the most influential artists to him - in addition to Kanye West, Andre 3000, Jay-Z and Nas - hailing his ingenuity and perseverance. But his nomination for Kanye's album Donda - up for album of the year - still stands. On Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 23), West, now known as Ye, currently has 22 Grammy wins and will have an opportunity to finally clinch that elusive album of the year win hes been longing for throughout his career. In 2017, Drake was unhappy over the distribution of awards after his single Hotline Bling was nominated for - and won - best rap song. The answer is not what he wanted. "I need my apologies now - not through Scooter [Kanye's manager] either not through Travis.". 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West will have an equally tricky path in the best rap album category, as hell go against some of the genres brightest stars: J. Cole, Tyler, The Creator, Drake, and last years winner, Nas. Drake's two Grammy nominations for 2022 have been withdrawn from the official website. The Idol Updates: The Weeknd Responds To Behind-The-Scenes Drama & More You Need To Know, I think we should stop allowing ourselves to be shocked every year by the disconnect between impactful music and these awards, Drake posted to his Instagram story when The Weeknd was snubbed, and just accept that what once was the highest form of recognition may no longer matter to the artists that exist now and the ones that come after., The other day, I said [The Weeknd] was a lock for either Album of the Year along with countless other reasonable assumptions, and it just never goes that way, he added. More cynically, you could argue it's a great marketing tool. The presentation was during the broadcast, and Drake, upon winning, called out the Grammys. All signs point to no. Stranger things have happened, butone would be wise not to hold their breath. Wests longtime irascibility toward awards shows was inextricable from his rise to superstardom in the mid-2000s, and his furious reactions to losses and snubs routinely made headlines. I am running for president of the United States ??! After what's already been a pretty turbulent year for Ye, the rapper was honored twice at Sunday night's ceremony in Las Vegas, scooping, Hurricane, his song with The Weeknd, was crowned Best Melodic Rap Performance, and he and Jay-Z also went on to win Best Rap Song for their collaboration Jail, meaning that the two rappers are now tied for the, Patrick Mcmullan / Patrick McMullan via Getty Images. Ariana Grande seems to understand this, and subtly slid into the argument to highlight the fact she's got a new single out. Ive thought about a bunch of things in life, but at this moment in time, none of those things are stopping making music for you, so Ill be here for you for a little bit at least. Related: He was nominated for 4 other categories, including two Best Rap Album nominations for Donda, and the other for Lil' Nas X's Montero; Album of the Year for Donda, Best Rap Song for "Jail". Drake has a staggering 70 million followers on Instagram, where he gives fans a glimpse into his high-flying lifestyle. So its not the NBA where at the end of the year youre holding a trophy because you made the right decisions or won the games., This is a business where sometimes its up to a bunch of people who might not understand what a mixed-race kid from Canada has to say or a fly Spanish girl from New York or anybody else, or a brother from Houston right there, my brother Travis [Scott], he continued. The theme continues with their channel views. But while West won four best rap album trophies between 2005 and 2012, album of the year eluded him. Still, Megans 2021 single Thot St found recognition in best rap performance. Jon Batiste leads Grammy nominations with 11 nods, followed by Doja Cat, Justin Bieber and H.E.R. Not really, no, although it does raise concerns about Kanye's mental state; and whether it's healthy for him to be on Twitter. Even Drake seems a bit miffed by this paltry amount, as hes expressed his disappointment with the Grammys on numerous occasions. Drake spoke with Fuse news on the red carpet of the Grammy Awards, but he wasnt there in person for the pre-televised presentation of Best Rap Album. The broadcast cut to a commercial before Drake finished speaking. Drake hinted that his next album a possible true solo rap album, his first since 2021s Certified Lover Boy might be on the way. 'AGT: All-Stars' finale: Simon Cowell promises to 'be nice' to Adam Lambert as they reunite 14 years after 'Idol', 'America's Got Talent: All-Stars' audience gasps as Kodi Lee is eliminated early during season finale, Is 'SNL' new tonight (February 25, 2023)? Rising hop-hop stars Baby Keem and Saweetie, also made splashy moves today, both earning multiple nods. Rapper turns down 2022 nods. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. Overall, Beyonc has the most nominations for the 2017 Grammy Awards with nine mentions, while Rihanna, Drake and Kanye West follow with eight each. Kanye West Ye, who has 24 Grammy awards to his name, was also missing from the 2022 Grammys, for the seventh year in a row. Cole was also a big winner today by earning four Grammy nominations. Drake's entries are not the only changes made to this year's nominations. When it comes to image, Kanye most definitely divides opinion. Though Kanye and Drake both have numerous Gold and Platinum awards to honor their music sales, according to RIAA statistics, Drake is the top digital singles artist in West repaid the favour, praising Drake's lyrics on his now-sadly-deleted blog KanyeUniverseCity.com, and directing the video for 2009's Best I Ever Had. After the 2021 Grammy Awards nominations were announced yesterday, there were tons of mixed reactions online especially over the snubbing of The Weeknd, who Published on: Mar 1, 2023, 4:04 AM PST. With today's awards, Ye now has 22 Grammys. Prince called on some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, and Drake, to unite in a boycott of the 64th Grammys, which is billed for April 3rd. Drakes first Grammy win came in 2013 when his Take Care won for Best Rap album. Clearly, the figures suggest that Drake has a significant lead. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google, Visit Billboard Pro for music business news. Be on the lookout for the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which will take place in Los Angeles on Jan. 31. Contact Ellen Durney at ellen.durney@buzzfeed.com. The gig was temporarily stopped when fans rushed the stage. The cousin of, As for major snubs, look no further than Drake and, failed to get any recognition for album of the year. Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, Fungus case forces Jack Daniels to halt construction, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Fire knocks out half of Argentina's power grid, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US, Starbucks illegally fired workers over union - judge. Kanye West seems to be happier than ever with new wife Bianca Censori. Kanye West Ye, who has 24 Grammy awards to his name, was also missing from the 2022 Grammys, for the seventh year in a row. "I want to take this opportunity while I'm up here to just talk to all the kids that are watching this, aspiring to do music," Drake said. Drake has a tumultuous relationship with the Grammys and pulled his music from the 2022 ceremony. The storylines are abundant for West; not only does, receive an album of the year look over Drakes. If its a goal of the Grammys to reflect the works that most mattered to popular music over the prior year, it would be hard to imagine the albums being ignored. Queen + Paul Rodgers: 'Live in Ukraine' fundraiser has accumulated $5 million so far. In 2020, Cole scored his first Grammy victory, when, After slamming the Grammys in 2020 for failing to acknowledge, . 'The Masked Singer' spoilers: Who is Medusa? The project was a complete 180 from 2019s, , as Tyler returned to his rap roots and served up an ambitious 16-track LP that also served as an homage to DJ Dramas revered. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. Yet MC-of-the-moment Lil Babys own timely chartbuster, The Bigger Picture, was snubbed in the general categories, and no rap albums outside of Post Malones Hollywoods Bleeding were nominated for album of the year. I cant figure out why., Theres pop obligations they have, and I fluked out, he said. Watch our video interviews with top awards contenders: directors, producers, below-the-line artisans and , Watch our lively predictions slugfests with Experts and Editors, Certified Lover Boy makes history on the charts for Drake, but is it his best album? During the second night, 21 Savage joined Drake on the stage. But what about WAP by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion? Kanye West rented the entire Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia to work on this album in private and made constant recordings of his production process where he was in a "jail cell" type of space to later make several closed-door performances with a limited amount of audience. Be the first to find out about GRAMMY nominees, winners, important news, and events. In 2022, he was nominated for Best Rap Album (Certified Lover Boy) and Best Rap Performance (Way Too Sexy), but he withdrew his work from contention for both awards. Drakes Grammy beefing has been less spectacular but similarly acrimonious. That hasnt necessarily hurt Drake before: He landed album of the year nods for both Views and Scorpion, despite both receiving similarly middling marks. But given both artists prickliness toward the Recording Academy, and the Grammys recent trending toward more acclaimed singer-songwriter albums Kacey Musgraves, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift are the three most recent album of the year winners neither is a shoo-in. Earlier this year, the Grammys scrapped their anonymous voting committees following allegations of rigging, favouritism and racism. After whats already been a pretty complicated Content on this site does not reflect an endorsement or recommendation of any artist or music by the Recording Academy and its Affiliates. Kanye matches Jay-Z as the rapper with the most Grammy Awards in history With today's awards, Ye now has 22 Grammys Kanye West AP LW 03/04/2022 - 20:09 CDT 2022 Grammys. Finally, Saweetie could earn a nomination for her top-20 hit Best Friend, which features Doja. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. A A. In 2019 Kanye West released "Jesus Is King", with this album Ye won Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. With album drops from big names like Drake, Kanye West, and J. Cole and the continued success of 2020 breakout Megan Thee Stallion, all of the recent excitement could be reflected early December, when Grammy nominations are due. Jay Z has a history of vocalizing his disgust with the Grammy Awards lack of respect and inclusion for rap music. When it comes to their online presence, both have big followings. Always remember to keep your predictions updated because they impact our latest racetrack odds, which terrify record executives and music stars. Published on: Mar 1, 2023, 4:04 AM PST. I do feel like times are changing in a good ", "strangemercy wrote: All rights reserved. Only twice in 63 years has it gone to a hip-hop release, and in both cases (Lauryn Hills The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill in 1999 and OutKasts Speakerboxxx/The Love Below in 2004), they were crossover albums that branched into more traditionally Grammy-friendly genres like pop and soul. 224. Drake vs. Kanye West and other rap battles to watch out for at 2022 Grammys. Lauryn Hill was the last Black woman to win the Grammy for Album of the Year. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. Thats not locked by any means, but given how impressive his track record is in the field, I wouldnt discount the possibility. Certified Lover Boy was only nominated for Best Rap Album and his hit "Way 2 Last year, rapper Megan Thee Stallion took home best new artist, while R&B singer-songwriter H.E.R.s fiery protest anthem I Cant Breathe won song of the year. Over several hours, and more than 100 tweets, he aired grievances about Drake's lyrics, his use of the purple heart emoji and, in a sinister twist, alleged threats to West's family. "Even though Hotline Bling is not a rap song, the only category they can manage to fit me in is a rap category," he said on his OVO Radio show. Drake has also been on the receiving end of public criticism, especially concerning his handling of rumours about his fatherhood and the scrutiny his childs mother received in 2017. They went on to collaborate on tracks like Forever and Find Your Love; and Kanye said Drake's dominance of the rap game inspired him to raise the stakes on a joint Drake (left) and Kanye West: A bitter war of words, Kanye West, Kenny Burns and Drake partying together in 2015. "This is a great time for somebody to start something new that we can build up over time and pass on to the generations to come.". 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. And speaking of Grammy history, Kendrick Lamar is back in the race this year with his Baby Keem collaboration, Family Ties. The track became an instant hit, and is sure to get nominations given how much rap voters adore Lamar. Kanye West, Justin Bieber and other big stars are going to be MIA from the Grammys, and we know why. I want to take this opportunity while Im up here to just talk to all the kids that are watching this, aspiring to do music, Drake said, per CNN. Could the song win? Distrust of the Grammys as an out-of-touch and predominantly white cultural institution has built up for over 30 years, and it could finally erupt into something more concentrated than just a few individual holdouts or public callouts. That last line is a reference to Kanye's eccentric fashion choices at the start of his career, when he'd wear preppy clothes like polo necks and cable-knit sweaters. Read about our approach to external linking. Speak up and share your huffy opinions in our famous forums where thousands of showbiz leaders lurk every day to track latest awards buzz. SHARES. in Entertainment, Music. Watch the YouTube video below to learn more about the rappers strained relationship. I'd even go as far as to say he's the most influential person as far as a musician that I'd ever had in my life.". It's not clear which part of the song Kanye considers a diss, but it's likely to be the line: "Lost my respect, you not a threat.". So drake if anything happens to me or anyone from my family you are the first suspect So cut the tough talk. Find out how many times he's been nominated and how many Grammys he's won. Though Instagram isnt his thing, Twitter definitely is and he has 30.6 million followers. As to which of the two legendary rappers will win Best Rap Album well have to see. It was a decision reportedly made by Drake and his management, and the Recording Academy honored his request, per Entertainment Weekly. 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