The 2018 Grammys are coming up and just yesterday we saw the nominations for this one released. There are so many great artists, songs and albums out it’s got to be tough for these awards to be decided upon. We think they got these ones right and we love those that are being recognized in hip-hop and R&B. Take a look below for the hip-hop and R&B nominations…
Best R&B Performance
Kehlani – Distraction
Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like
Daniel Caesar f/ Kali Uchis – Get You
SZA – The Weekend
Ledisi – High
Best R&B Traditional Performance
Childish Gambino – Redbone
Ledisi – All the Way
Mali Music – Still
Anthony Hamilton f/ The Hamiltones – What I’m Feelin’
The Baylor Project – Laugh and Move On
Best Urban Contemporary Album
SZA – Ctrl
The Weeknd – Starboy
Khalid – American Teen
6LACK – Free 6LACK
Childish Gambino – Awaken, My Love!
Best R&B Album
Daniel Caesar – Freudian
PJ Morton – Gumbo
Musiq Soulchild – Feel the Real
Ledisi – Let Love Rule
Bruno Mars – 24K Magic
Best Rap Performance
Big Sean – Bounce Back
Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE.
Migos f/ Lil Uzi Vert – Bad and Boujee
Jay-Z – 4:44
Cardi B – Bodak Yellow
Best Rap/Sung Performance
Goldlink f/ Brent Faiyaz & Shy Glizzy – Crew
SZA f/ Travis Scott – Love Galore
Jay-Z f/ Beyonce – Family Feud
6LACK – PRBLMS
Kendrick Lamar f/ Rihanna – LOYALTY
Best Rap Song
M. Evans & E. Gabouer – Sassy
Jay-Z – The Story of O.J.
Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE.
Danger Mouse f/ Run the Jewels & Big Boi – Chase Me
Cardi B – Bodak Yellow
Rapsody – Sassy
Best Rap Album
Rapsody – Laila’s Wisdom
Kendrick Lamar – DAMN.
Jay-Z – 4:44
Tyler, The Creator – Flower Boy
Migos – Culture
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