Published Dec. 6, 2021 Updated April 4, 2022. in Entertainment, Music. If you have a story suggestion email [emailprotected]. Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic, Inc, Robyn Beck / AFP via Getty Images, In the event that you forgot or repressed the memory, Ye tweeted a, It seemed at the time that the video was an act of protest against the Recording Academy, record labels, and the music industry as a whole after a campaign was launched for artists to own their own masters. As to which of the two legendary rappers will win Best Rap Album well have to see. All my peers that make music from their heart, that do things pure and tell the truth, I wanna let you know were playing in an opinion-based sport not a factual-based sport. The Masked Singer California Roll guesses: Pentatonix, Pitch Perfect cast, High School Musical cast ? Rapper pulled in 793.8 million song streams following the release of Certified Lover Boy. On the latest episode, Oscar experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the SAG Awards winners. Read about our approach to external linking. Other hits that could earn noms include Moneybagg Yos Wockesha, Pop Smokes What You Know About Love? and Roddy Ricchs Late At Night.. Rising hop-hop stars Baby Keem and Saweetie, also made splashy moves today, both earning multiple nods. Content on this site does not reflect an endorsement or recommendation of any artist or music by the Recording Academy and its Affiliates. American music executive and producer J Prince revealed how he feels about the Grammy Awards' treatment of the hip-hop community over the years. All Rights Reserved. Watch our lively chats with Brendan Fraser (The Whale) and dozens of other 2023 Oscar nominees, including. Her Loss may score some nominations in the 66th Grammy Awards, but if thats the case, it might be done to give 21 Savage some flowers. And after returning to the awards ceremony in 2019, he criticised the Grammys, and award shows in general, on live television. 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. Related: HostsJoyce Eng andChristopher Rosen recap every Oscar ceremony of the 1990s as well as some added bonus shows. Clearly, the figures suggest that Drake has a significant lead. But what about WAP by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion? Everybody wants to know: What do you think? He even has multiple Grammy Awards, but compared to the haul of his other accolades, Drakes Grammy total is surprisingly small. Whilst Drake didnt make the list, he does have slightly bigger following than Kanye, with 39 millions followers on the platform. At a 2014 concert, after being denied a nod in the category for Yeezus, West bemoaned hed never won a Grammy against a white artist (that claim was not true; by 2014, he had won a Grammy against one or more white artists six times). Drakes first Grammy win came in 2013 when his Take Care won for Best Rap album. He won over 2 ChainzsBased on a T.R.U Story, Lupe FiascosFood & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album. Best Rap Album nominees 1. "Stop this already bro," tweeted Kanye. Drake and Kanye West released two of the biggest albums of the year but left critics underwhelmed. The theme continues with their channel views. When it comes to image, Kanye most definitely divides opinion. 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. Ive made mistakes and have karma No man is perfect The universe will test us. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. "I want to let you know we're playing in an opinion-based sport not a factual-based sport.". Five Burning Questions: The Weeknds Die for You, No. Both received mixed reviews from critics; the review-aggregating site Metacritic rates Donda a 53 out of 100 and Certified Lover Boy a 61, mediocre scores for album of the year contenders. "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. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "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.". It seems like Drake has it all, with numerous records, countless Billboard Hot 100 hits, and countless Gold, Platinum, and Diamond RIAA certifications. All rights reserved. Lil Nas X and Jack Harlows Industry Baby and Polo Gs Rapstar should both be front-runners for Melodic Rap Performance and Rap Song. Both artists longtime distaste for the Grammys could come to a head with the 2022 nominations, for which Wests Donda and Drakes Certified Lover Boy are both eligible. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. Be the first to find out about GRAMMY nominees, winners, important news, and events, How To Watch The 2023 GRAMMYs & Live Red Carpet, ARTIST/RECORD LABEL/MEDIA REGISTRATION (OEP). And though Megan netted three awards last year, including best new artist, her debut album Good Newsdidnt receive any nominations today. Download our free and easy app for Apple/iPhone devices or Android (Google Play) to compete against legions of other fans plus our experts and editors for best prediction accuracy scores. 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. What does the Everything Everywhere All at Once sweep mean for the Oscars? Kanye West has 9 studio albums, all of them debuted at number one, he has won 21 Grammys and founded GOOD Music. 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. Since 2004, as hip-hop has grown into the biggest and most vital genre in popular music, no rapper has taken home the award, fueling calls for the Recording Academy to revamp and diversify its membership. 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. Im apparently a rapper even though Hotline Bling is not a rap song. West released Donda a few months ago, which was in honor and tribute to his late mother, the album was scheduled to be released last year but due to the pandemic, it stalled. Privacy Policy. I promise you, you already won.. In 2014, Drake handed out the #HoodGrammys. They're pretty smart. This story is part ofBillboards2022 Grammy Preview issue, highlighting the artists, issues and trends that will define awards season. Throughout Drakes seven studio albums, the rapper has called out some of Hollywoods hottest stars such as Rihanna and SZA. Kanye, on the other hand, no longer has a presence on the platform, and deleted his account back in 2018. Joyce and Chris tackle the highs and lows of each show and see how the winners aged. On the same day that he shared the clip, Kanye also posted a thread of tweets about his own recording contracts, owning the rights to his music, and even, Its also important to note that the video was shared during a period in September 2020 when Kanye who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2016 was thought to be going through a manic episode. 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. 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? All signs point to no. Stranger things have happened, butone would be wise not to hold their breath. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. Kanye West seems to be happier than ever with new wife Bianca Censori. Best Rap Solo Performance (Best I Ever Had), Best Rap Performance By Duo or Group (Fancy with Swizz Beatz and T.I. "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. ET: The 62nd annual Grammy Awards will air on Sunday, January 26th on CBS at 5:00 p.m. PT. Kanye, however, has spent 155. 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. Nevertheless, both rappers are hugely successful, massively wealthy, and each have hordes of dedicated fans to fight their corners, especially as the pair havent always been on the best terms. In a 2017 podcast interview, he said he didnt even want the two rap Grammys he won for his smash Hotline Bling, which he didnt consider a rap song: The only category that they can manage to fit me in is in a rap category, maybe because Ive rapped in the past or because Im Black. The next year, he famously declined to submit More Life for Grammy consideration and did not attend the ceremony. Unlike the notorious rivalry between Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur, this dispute isn't characterised by a feeling of menace or foreboding. Drake's entries are not the only changes made to this year's nominations. Read on to learn more about how Kanye West and Drake fare when compared side by side. 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). Future and Tems were present to accept the award. I forgive everyone from the music industry that is involved with modern day slavery. Look, if theres people who have regular jobs who are coming out in the rain, in the snow, spending their hard-earned money to buy tickets to come to your shows, you dont need this right here. (The album that held the honor for 2021s biggest week prior to. 'The Masked Singer' spoilers: Who is Medusa? Even Drake seems a bit miffed by this paltry amount, as hes expressed his disappointment with the Grammys on numerous occasions. Overall, Beyonc has the most nominations for the 2017 Grammy Awards with nine mentions, while Rihanna, Drake and Kanye West follow with eight each. Drake, the chart-topping rapper and singer, has withdrawn his name from competition in the upcoming Grammy Awards, Though the star rapper has previously expressed his disdain for the Grammys, he will have a chance to hoist another gold trophy after a dazzling performance from his sixth studio album, The Off-Season. Is Brendan Fraser (The Whale) now the front-runner or is it still Austin Butler (Elvis)? If you dive into the stats of the two artists, they appear almost identical. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Contact Ellen Durney at [email protected]. Im Ye bro Remember that I love you I would never intentionally hurt you Thats what Ive been saying to you. All Rights Reserved. Hollywood Life He is no longer nominated for best rap song as a writer on Kanye West's Jail. 00:42. Though the star rapper has previously expressed his disdain for the, . Between them, they posted the two best first-week numbers of 2021. with 8, and Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo with 7. 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 Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. 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. Once upon a time, Drake and Kanye seemed destined to be friends. Get notified of exciting GRAMMY Award news and upcoming events! 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. Survivor Users Leaderboard Coming Soon! But along with skipping the ceremony, Kanye has also been pretty quiet on social media recently. Whats more, Kanye West has a 46% negative opinion rating, but Drakes is only 24%, suggesting that whilst Kanye may have more fame, it may not all be positive attention. Be the first to find out about GRAMMY nominees, winners, important news, and events. As for major snubs, look no further than Drake and Megan Thee Stallion. The Grammys might be missing stars like Drake, The Weeknd and Ye as a performer, but the biggest night in music could still shine bright on the Las Vegas Strip. Despite notching the years best number for first-week units moved as well as a record-breaking nine songs in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 in its debut week, Certified Lover Boyfailed to get any recognition for album of the year. If anything, it got worse. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. The presentation was during the broadcast, and Drake, upon winning, called out the Grammys. Been trying to meet with you for 6 months bro You sneak dissing on trav records and texting Kris talking bout hows the family. Drake and Justin Bieber did make the cut for album of the year consideration, though, which means that the threat of them spurning the Grammys could be more consequential than Wests. I am running for president of the United States ??! Kris is a reference to Kris Jenner, Kanye's mother-in-law. The storylines are abundant for West; not only does, receive an album of the year look over Drakes. Drake hinted that his next album a possible true solo rap album, his first since 2021s Certified Lover Boy might be on the way. After whats already been a pretty complicated year for Ye, many were shocked to see that the Recording Academy still seems to be celebrating his work. by Peter A. April 4th. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. SHARES. In a 2017 podcast interview, he said he didnt even want the two rap Grammys he won for his smash Hotline Bling, which he didnt consider a rap song: The While well have to guess about their submissions for now, its likely that Drake goes with Wants and Needs and Way 2 Sexy, with the first being his biggest eligible hit and the latter being the lead single from Lover Boy. If the former competes in Rap Performance and the latter in Melodic Rap Performance, Drake could easily get nominations across the field. "You're mad at me for something I didn't do," he continued - presumably a further reference to the revelations about Drake's son. Unlike Ariana, neither Drake nor Kanye have new material to promote this week - but we're smack bang in the middle of music's busiest sales period of the year; and voting for the 2019 Grammys, in which both stars are nominated, has just opened. 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. 00:42. This content is imported from YouTube. That was more than 20 years ago. However, as of this writing WAP has not been part of any album released during this eligibility period (September 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021). Likewise, another female MC eligible is Doja Cat with her viral hit Aint Shit. The track is a powerful anthem for women and could earn a nomination for Best Melodic Rap Performance and even Best Rap Song. However, he wasnt in attendance at the ceremony. A week before the broadcast, the shows producer said that Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Childish Gambino declined to perform at the event. Drake has won a total of four Grammy Awards Drake's two Grammy nominations for 2022 have been withdrawn from the official website. It was released in August 2020, which made it eligible for the 2021 awards, but Cardi B decided to save it for the current awards cycle. Likewise, reigning Rap Album winner Nas is back with Kings Disease II, which could also earn a nomination for the buzzy song Nobody along with former Grammy darling Lauryn Hill. Hotline Bling won Best Rap/Sung Performance, beating Beyonc and Kendrick Lamars Freedom, DRAM and Lil YachtysBroccoli, and two Kanye West songs: Ultralight Beam (featuring Chance The Rapper, Kelly Price, Kirk Franklin, and The-Dream) and Famous (featuring Rihanna and Swizz Beatz). The answer is not what he wanted. In 2017, he didnt submit his album, More Life, for consideration. 2023 BBC. According to reports, the decision was made at the request of Drake and his management. 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. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. When it comes to their online presence, both have big followings. A year later he refused to submit his number one album More Life for consideration at the awards. I do feel like times are changing in a good ", "strangemercy wrote: Pusha T later told the crowd people had been "paid" to throw beer and water at him. Dont miss the fun. So, what did Drake win his Grammys for? The Masked Singer season 9 episode 3 recap: Which celebrities unmasked on New York Night? Get notified of exciting GRAMMY Award news and upcoming events! 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. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. 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". 00:42. 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. It's not entirely clear. Thundercat has added to Chris Browns recent Grammys woes by trolling him while hanging out with some of music and comedys most elite. 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.. We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. Whilst hes returned occasionally since then, mostly for publicity purposes, he mainly keeps away from Instagram. According to Variety, Drake has withdrawn his two Grammy nominations ahead of the 2022 event. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Throughout Drakes seven studio albums, the rapper has called out some of Hollywoods hottest stars such as Rihanna and SZA. The cousin of, As for major snubs, look no further than Drake and, failed to get any recognition for album of the year. Rising hop-hop stars Baby Keem and Saweetie, also made splashy moves today, both earning multiple nods. But my point is youve already won if you have people singing your songs word for word, if youre a hero in your hometown. I cant figure out why., Theres pop obligations they have, and I fluked out, he said. One of Marilyn Manson's two nominations - both for working with Kanye West - has also been removed. As for the music itself, Drakes record generated more upbeat and catchy tracks, while Kanyes was darker and more explorative. According to Genius, it seems Drake is trying to bring his 2009 mixtape So Far Gone to streaming services and needs Kanye's permission to release one of the songs. "Remember that I love you," he said, adding he would never fight Drake or make a diss track. Drakes Grammy beefing has been less spectacular but similarly acrimonious. Drake is dropping out of the Grammys race, the organization behind the awards confirmed on Monday, marking another twist in the Toronto-raised artist's contentious 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. Drake has a tumultuous relationship with the Still, Megans 2021 single Thot St found recognition in best rap performance. I want to be like Michael Jackson. Drake has a staggering 70 million followers on Instagram, where he gives fans a glimpse into his high-flying lifestyle. What once was the highest form of recognition may no longer matter to [contemporary] artists, Drake wrote on Instagram. And I hope I can strike up more emotions for you. In late January 2023, Drake performed back-to-back shows at the iconic and historic Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York. Always remember to keep your predictions updated because they impact our latest racetrack odds, which terrify record executives and music stars. After last nights ceremony aired, a ton of fans online expressed surprise that Kanye took home multiple awards, particularly in light of the fact that he publicly denounced the Grammys in 2020 after posting a video showing what appears to be him urinating on one of his trophies. #2020VISION. Kanye West seems to be happier than ever with new wife Bianca Censori. Certified Lover Boy was only nominated for Best Rap Album and his hit "Way 2 Kanye sets the record straight on Drake's son, And then he accuses Drake of disrupting Pusha T's gigs, The tweets eventually got Drake's attention. When it comes to popularity, however, West is the 29th most popular rap and hip hop music artist, whilst Drake is up ahead in 27th place. 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. Saweetie, a breakout star with multiple Hot 100 hits to her credit this year, will go against Keem for best new artist and best rap song, the latter for her Doja Cat-assisted single Best Friend.. The song defeated Kings Dead (Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Future, and James Blake), Lucky You (Eminem ft. Joyner Lucas), Win (Jay Rock), and Sicko Mode (Travis Scott, Drake, and Swae Lee) to claim the prize. 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. , but he will go against long-time rival Taylor Swift in the same category. Drake has a tumultuous relationship with the Grammys and pulled his music from the 2022 ceremony. The Weeknds After Hours was utterly shut out of the nominations, even though his Blinding Lights single became the longest-charting song by a solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100 of all time. 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 of his career. Kanye West Just Broke The Record For The Most Grammy Wins For A Hip-Hop Artist Despite Being Pulled From The Show. Dec 6, 2021 11:53am PT Drake Withdraws His 2022 Grammy Nominations By Jem Aswad Courtesy of Republic Records UPDATED: Drake has withdrawn his two 2022 But while West won four best rap album trophies between 2005 and 2012, album of the year eluded him. Finally, Saweetie could earn a nomination for her top-20 hit Best Friend, which features Doja. Some of the content on this site expresses viewpoints and opinions that are not those of the Recording Academy and its Affiliates. Earlier this year, the Grammys scrapped their anonymous voting committees following allegations of rigging, favouritism and racism. Though both undeniably popular, it seems that Drake is more popular when it comes to social media. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. Drake Shatters Kanye Wests Short-Lived Artists 500 Chart Record. Back in 2015, he criticized the Responsibility for the accuracy of information provided in stories not written by or specifically prepared for the Academy and its Affiliates lies with the story's original source or writer. Likewise, West will probably submit something off of Donda to each category, with Hurricane, Jail, and Off the Grid emerging as the biggest songs from the project and the likeliest ones that will be submitted. Jon Batiste leads Grammy nominations with 11 nods, followed by Doja Cat, Justin Bieber and H.E.R. I was telling them earlier, but if you guys enjoy that experience, feel free to come see me and my brother this summer, he said, per HypeBeast, indicating a joint tour in support of Her Loss is happening in the summer of 2023. Kanye gets credit for taking a deep As such, the track might not be eligible; Grammy rules state that a song has to be released in the eligibility period, or be part of an album released in the eligibility period, or be released as a single during the eligibility period WAP does not meet any of these requirements. Blxst and Amanda Reifer, Leaderboards: See All Past Prediction Accuracy Scores, Leaderboards: Best Prediction Accuracy Scores for Film, TV and Music Awards, Leaderboards: Best TV Show Predictions by Gold Derby Users, Find a User or Expert / Download Gold Derbys Free, New App. Kanye is one of the winningest artists in Grammy history with 21 awards and 68 noms, almost exclusively in the rap categories. Watch the full ceremony here: Rapper turns down 2022 nods. For someone who has lived as large as Drake has, and for someone who has accomplished so much, to have a Grammy count in the single digits is uncharacteristic for him. Drake has had a tough relationship with the Grammys in the past. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. The following year he also won Best Rap Album for "Late registration", Best Rap Song for "Diamonds of Sierra Leone", and Best Rap Solo Performance for "Gold Digger". Drake has won a total of four Grammy Awards, Drake performing with The Weeknd, who is currently boycotting the awards, Drake criticised the Grammys when he won Best Rap Song in 2019, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. 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. 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 Drake (b. Aubrey Drake Graham) is a Canadian rapper and singer. 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. Who do you predict and why? 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. Take a trip back to the Academy Awards ceremonies of the recent past with Gold DerbysOscars Playbackseries. 6 This Week, Gets Ariana GrandeRemix, Boys a Liar Co-Producer Mura Masa Didnt Even Know About Ice Spices Verse Until It HitTikTok. 224. Not really, no, although it does raise concerns about Kanye's mental state; and whether it's healthy for him to be on Twitter. The Grammys might be missing stars like Drake, The Weeknd and Ye as a performer, but the biggest night in music could still shine bright on the Las Vegas Strip. I never been bullied in my life and I never will be," he continued. 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