The awards also highlight a compelling dynamic between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. While Drake seeks commercial dominance with eight nominations, including Top Artist, Lamar has captured cultural momentum with his critically acclaimed album "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers" and his surprise follow-up project, "GNX." Despite receiving only one nomination for Top Rap Album, Lamar's influence underscores the BBMAs' emphasis on commercial metrics over cultural impact.
This year's BBMAs tell an intriguing story: Can Drake reclaim his spot at the top of the music world? Or will the focus shift to artists like Lamar, who prioritize artistic innovation over chart-topping hits?
Country star Zach Bryan leads all nominees with 21 entries across 18 categories, followed by Swift with 17. The Top Artist category features a diverse group of contenders: Drake, Swift, Bryan, Morgan Wallen, and Sabrina Carpenter. Wallen boasts 15 entries across 13 categories, while Carpenter earned nine nominations, including her first for Top Artist and Top Hot 100 Artist.
Other notable nominees include Beyoncé for Top R&B Artist and Top R&B Album, and SZA, whose album "SOS" dominated the charts this year, making her a strong contender in several R&B categories.
The 2024 BBMAs introduce three new categories: Top Hard Rock Artist, Top Hard Rock Album, and Top Hard Rock Song. HARDY leads these categories, with Linkin Park and Falling in Reverse also receiving recognition.
The awards ceremony will air Thursday, Dec. 12, on Fox, Paramount+, and Amazon Fire TV Channels, marking its return to Fox for the first time since 2006. Actress and comedian Michelle Buteau will host the event.
Key Hip-Hop & R&B Nominees
Drake:
Top Artist
Top Male Artist
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Top Rap Artist
Top Rap Male Artist
Top Billboard 200 Album ("For All the Dogs")
Top Rap Album ("For All the Dogs")
Top R&B Song ("Search & Rescue")
Kendrick Lamar:
Top Rap Album ("Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers")
Beyoncé:
Top R&B Artist
Top R&B Album ("Renaissance")
SZA:
Top R&B Female Artist
Top R&B Album ("SOS")
Top Billboard 200 Album ("SOS")
Top R&B Song ("Kill Bill")
Lizzo:
Top Female Artist
Top Streaming Songs Artist
Doja Cat:
Top Female Artist
Top Hot 100 Artist
Top Streaming Songs Artist
Top Radio Songs Artist
See the complete list of nominees here.
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