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Beyoncé, Pop Smoke, Kanye West and Megan Thee Stallion Among List of 2021 Grammy Nominees
The Recording Academy announced the 2021 nominees on Tuesday and the Rap and R&B categories saw some new faces this year. The announcement came virtually on Grammy.com and was announced by…
The Recording Academy announced the 2021 nominees on Tuesday and the Rap and R&B categories saw some new faces this year. The announcement came virtually on Grammy.com and was announced by CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King.
Jhené Aiko received 3 nominations for her work on the 2020 album Chilombo in the categories Best Progressive R&B album, Best R&B Performance and Album of the Year.
Beyoncé was nominated in 9 different categories including Best R&B Performance, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Film, Best Music Video, Best R&B Song, Song of the Year and Record of the Year where she is nominated twice for “Black Parade” and “Savage” with Megan Thee Stallion.
In addition to the Record of the Year, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance Nominations, Megan Thee Stallion who also was a presenter during the announcement livestream was nominated for Best New Artist competing against “Say So” performer Doja Cat.
Doja Cat’s single crossed over into the pop realm and earned the 25-year-old first time nominee a nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year.
Nipsey Hussle and Pop Smoke have been posthumously nominated for Best Rap Performance. This was Pop Smoke’s only nomination for his single “Dior.” Nipsey was nominated via Big Sean’s single “Deep Reverence” from his Detroit 2 LP. Sean and Nip will compete against Da Baby’s “Bop,” Jack Harlow’s “What’s Poppin” Lil Baby’s “The Bigger Picture and ” Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage.”
Other nominees include Drake who was nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance and Best Rap Song with “Laugh Now Cry Later” and Best Music Video for “Life is Good” with Future.
Kanye West also received his first Grammy nomination in the Gospel music category for Best Contemporary Christian Album with Jesus is King.
The ceremony airs January 31, 2021 on CBS and will be hosted by Comedian Trevor Noah.
See the complete list of nominees here. See the R&B and Rap Nominees below:
Record of the Year
Beyonce – Black Parade
Da Baby – Rockstar feat. Roddy Ricch
Doja Cat – Say So
Post Malone – Circles
Megan Thee Stallion x Beyonce – Savage Remix
Album of the Year
Jhene AIko – Chilombo
Post Malone -Hollywood’s Bleeding
Song of the Year
Beyonce – Black Parade
Roddy Ricch – The Box
Post Malone – Circles
H.E.R. – I Can’t Breathe
Best New Artist
Doja Cat
Megan Thee Stallion
D Smoke
Best Rap Album
Jay Electronica – A Written Testimony
Royce Da 5’9 – The Allegory
Nas – King’s Disease
Freddie Gibbs – Alfredo
D Smoke – Black habits
Best Rap Song
Lil Baby – The Bigger Picture
Roddy Ricch – The Box
Drake – Laugh Now Cry Later feat. Lil Durk
Da Baby – Rockstar feat. Roddy Ricch
Megan Thee Stallion – Savage feat. Beyonce
Best Melodic Rap Performance
Travis Scott – Highest in the Room
Anderson Paak – Lockdown
Roddy Ricch – The Box
Drake – Laugh Now Cry Later feat. Lil Durk
Da Baby – Rockstar feat. Roddy Ricch
Best Rap Performance
Pop Smoke – Dior
Big Sean – Deep Reverance feat. Nipsey Hussle
Da Baby- Bop
Jack Harlow – What’s Poppin
Megan Thee Stallion – Savage
Lil Baby – The Bigger Picture
Best R&B Performance
Jhene Aiko – Lightning & Thunder feat. John Legend
Beyonce – Black Parade
Jacob Collier – All I need feat. Ty Dolla Sign & Mahalia
Brittany Howard – Goat Head
Emily King – See Me
Best Traditional R&B Performance
The Baylor Project Featuring Jean Baylor & Marcus Baylor – Sit on Down
Chloe x Halle – Wonder What She Thinks of Me
Mykal Kilgore – Let Me Go
Ledisi – Anything For You
Yebba – Distance
Best R&B Song
Robert Glasper – Better Than I Imagine feat. H.E.R.
Beyonce – Black Parade
Tiana Major9 – Collide feat. Earthgang
Chloe x Halle – Do It
Skip Marley – Slow Down feat. H.E.R.
Best R&B Album
Ant Clemons – Happy 2 Be Here
Giveon – Take Time
Luke James – To Feel Love/D
John Legend – Bigger Love
Gregory Porter – All Rise
Best Progressive R&B Album
Jhene Aiko – Chilombo
Chloe x Halle- Ungodly Hour
Free Nationals – Free Nationals
Robert Glasper -F*** Yo Feelings
Thundercat – It is What it Is
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Benzino and Jacksonville Rapper Natalac Announce Drop Date for “Trending Topic”
Hey music lovers!
We’ve got some exciting news that you’ve all been waiting for! The highly anticipated new single, “Trending Topic”, will be dropping on all your favorite streaming platforms on April 12, 2024. So, mark your calendars because you wouldn’t want to miss the debut of this promising track!
Straight from Jacksonville, Florida, Natalac, our beloved rapper and the CEO of Natalac Records and Natalac Express, is all set to release this brand new single. The exciting part? This upcoming single will be featuring none other than the entrepreneur, TV personality, and rapper, Benzino!
Remember when Benzino made waves in the hip hop and rap world with his release “Rap Elvis”, an Eminem diss? Our very own Natalac, draped in white mink, was a part of the single’s official video, filmed in Detroit. And it’s not the first time Natalac and Benzino have joined forces. They previously collaborated on projects like “Run Tell That” from the ‘Love & Pimp-Hop’ album by Natalac, which was released back in 2021.
This time, they’re back with “Trending Topic”, their latest collaboration. The official video for this single, filmed in Detroit, will also see Bo$$ Money in the mix. Fans can expect to find “Trending Topic” in the upcoming Natalac album, ‘Return of Goldie’.
Natalac’s illustrious career in music spans over two decades. Remember his voter’s rights single “Fire in Florida”? It was so impactful that it caught the attention of the NAACP “Get Your Vote On” tour for the 2000 Presidential election. Since then, he’s been consistently releasing albums and working on numerous projects. One of his memorable works includes the 2012 ‘Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 183’ with Wyclef Jean, Young Jeezy, Mary J. Blige, Ludacris and several more that followed. Currently, Natalac is signed with his own label Natalac Records.
Natalac’s charisma, talent, and raw perspective have earned him billions of views online. He’s also known for his character A Pimp Named Slickback, featured on Adult Swim’s ‘The Boondocks’.
So, on April 12, 2024, all fans and followers of Natalac and Benzino, get ready to tune in to “Trending Topic” as it makes its digital debut. Want to learn more about Natalac? Visit https://natalac.com/ or Google Natalac at http://bit.ly/2RcUJpn.
ABOUT NATALAC: Natalac is a rapper based in Jacksonville, Florida. He’s the CEO of Natalac Express and Natalac Records. Find out more about him on https://rap.fandom.com/wiki/Natalac, https://bit.ly/2RcUJpn, linktr.ee/natalac, and Natalac.com.
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50 Cent’s Fiery Fallout, Daphne Joy Accusations Ignite Social Media Storm
50 Cent’s Fiery Fallout, Daphne Joy Accusations Ignite Social Media Storm
In recent developments, 50 Cent finds himself embroiled in controversy as he takes to social media to lash out at Daphne Joy amid rape and abuse allegations. The tumult began when Daphne, mother of 50 Cent’s son, was implicated in a lawsuit against Diddy by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, alleging a financial exchange for intimate favors, which Daphne vehemently denies.
With the online spotlight intensifying, 50 Cent wasted no time in publicly condemning Daphne, even going so far as to seek sole custody of their child. In response, Daphne addressed the accusations and 50 Cent’s aggressive reaction in a now-deleted Instagram Story, vowing legal action against Jones and slamming her ex for his social media antics.
In a poignant twist, Daphne called out 50 Cent, alleging past instances of rape and abuse, shifting the focus from her own predicament to his alleged misdeeds. Despite her claims, 50 Cent vehemently refutes all allegations, doubling down on his social media tirade against her.
As the digital battlefield rages on, 50 Cent continues to air his grievances online, sparking further debate and speculation. What are your thoughts on Daphne Joy’s accusations against 50 Cent, and his subsequent online onslaught? Join the conversation below, and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for the latest updates on this unfolding saga.
