Hip Hop & R&B Stars Celebrate 2026 GRAMMY Nominations
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Key takeaways:
* Cardi B,Kehlani,and JID are among the Hip Hop and R&B artists celebrating major 2026 GRAMMY nominations.
* Leon Thomas leads R&B with six nods, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year.
* Social media lit up with gratitude and pride as artists like Doechii, FLO, and Tyla shared their reactions.
Earning a Grammy nomination is one of the biggest honors an artist can achieve, second only to actually taking one home on awards night. On Friday (Nov. 7), the Recording Academy revealed the full list of nominees with plenty of artists quickly taking to social media to share their excitement.
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JID, FLO, and durand Bernarr Among Grammy Nominees Reacting to 2024 Nods
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards nominations have sparked excitement and gratitude from artists across genres. Several R&B and Rap artists, including JID, FLO, and Durand Bernarr, have taken to social media to express their reactions to their nominations. Here’s a look at how these artists are celebrating their recognition.
JID Celebrates “god Does Like Ugly” Nomination
Rapper JID is celebrating a Best Rap Album nomination for his critically acclaimed album, God Does Like Ugly. He also received a nod for Best Melodic Rap Performance for his collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign and 6LACK, “Wholeheartedly.” Acknowledging the achievement, JID shared on social media, “I want to]write a long caption, but I’m busy AF, so I just [want to] thank the [Recording Academy] for the nomination and mostly my team and supporters.”[https://wwwbillboardcom/music-news/grammys-2024-nominees-reactions-1235544844/[https://wwwbillboardcom/music-news/grammys-2024-nominees-reactions-1235544844/
FLO Expresses Gratitude for “Access All Areas”
british girl group FLO is thrilled with their Grammy nomination for Best Progressive R&B Album for their debut album,Access All Areas. Stella Quaresma of FLO shared her excitement on Instagram, stating, “someone tell this kid that her and her sisters are Grammy-nominated.” bandmate Jorja Douglas also took to X (formerly Twitter), posting, “Every day we’re reminded why we deserve our spot. This one’s for the people that have ever doubted their worth.” https://x.com/JorjaDouglas/status/1986831406774071733 FLO’s nomination marks a notable achievement for the rising group.
Durand Bernarr Receives Multiple Nominations for “BLOOM”
Durand Bernarr’s album BLOOM has garnered significant recognition,earning a nomination for best Progressive R&B Album. Beyond the album nomination, two tracks from BLOOM – “Overqualified” and “Here We Are” – are also nominated for Best R&B Song and Best Conventional R&B Performance, respectively. This multi-category recognition highlights the breadth of Bernarr’s talent and the impact of his project.
Key Takeaways
* JID is nominated for Best Rap Album (God Does Like Ugly) and Best Melodic Rap Performance (“Wholeheartedly”).
* FLO is nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album (Access All Areas).
* Durand Bernarr is nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album (BLOOM), Best R&B Song (“Overqualified”), and Best Traditional R&B Performance (“Here We are”).
* All three artists expressed gratitude and excitement on social media following the announcement of the nominations.
The 66th grammy Awards will be held on February 4, 2024, and will be broadcast live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. These nominations represent a high point for these artists and signal continued success in their careers.