GRAMMY Awards: Five Of Our Fave Artists Who Have Never Won

According to the GRAMMY’s official website, the award show will be going down on Sunday, February 2, at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST. Per Forbes, the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be streaming live via Paramount+ With Showtime and will broadcast via CBS. Additionally, this year’s ceremony will be hosted at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Trevor Noah is slated to return as the evening’s host. Lastly, presenters will reportedly include Queen Latifah, Will Smith and artists SZA, Victoria Monét, and more.

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As for performers, Janelle Monáe, Doechi, Stevie Wonder, and John Legend are just some of the few names who will take the stage, per CNN. Nominees reportedly include Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Shaboozey, Doechi, and others.

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But while we wait for the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, let’s dive into a list of some of our favorite artists who have yet to walk away with the accolade.

Artists Who Have Never Won A GRAMMY: Snoop Dogg

Per the award show’s official website, Snoop Dogg has received a total of 16 GRAMMY nominations over the course of his career. In 2016, Snoop was nominated for ‘Album of the Year’ with his work on Kendrick Lamar’s project ‘To Pimp A Butterfly.’ Additionally, in 2014, the rapper’s twelfth studio album, ‘Reincarnated,’ was nominated for ‘Best Reggae Album.’ Furthermore, in 2013, Snoop’s feature on the song ‘Young, Wild, & Free,’ alongside Bruno Mars and Wiz Khalifa, was also nominated for ‘Best Rap Song.’

Lastly, additional nominations include: ‘Best Rap Song’ for ‘Sexual Eruption’ in 2009. ‘Best Rap Song’ for ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ in 2005. And ‘Best Rap Song’ for ‘Beautiful’ in 2004.

Artists Who Have Never Won: Run-D.M.C

Furthermore, per the GRAMMY’s official website, Run-D.M.C. has received two GRAMMY nominations. Additionally, in 1987, the group was nominated for ‘Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with a Vocal.’

This nomination was for their album ‘Raising Hell.’

Lastly, this year, the group has been nominated for ‘Best Music Film’ with ‘Kings From Queens.’

Furthermore, to note, the group did win the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 ceremony, per IMDb.

Public Enemy

According to the GRAMMYs, Public Enemy has received 6 nominations. In 1995, the group was nominated for ‘Best Metal Performance’ with their single ‘Bring The Noise.’ In 1993, the group was nominated for ‘Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group’ with their album ‘Great Misses.’

To note, in 1990, the group was also nominated for ‘Best Rap Performance’ for the iconic single ‘Fight The Power.’

Brian McKnight

According to the GRAMMYs, Brian McKnight has been nominated seven times. In 2005, McKnight was nominated for ‘Best Male R&B Vocal Performance’ for his single ‘What We Do Here.’ Furthermore, in 2000, McKnight was nominated for ‘Best R&B Album’ with his project, ‘Back At One.’

Busta Rhymes

According to IMDb, Busta Rhymes has been nominated for a Grammy at least 12 times. In 2012, he was reportedly nominated for ‘Best Rap Performance’ for ‘Look At Me Now’ with Chris Brown. In 2007, Busta was nominated for ‘Best Rap Solo Performance’ with ‘Touch It.’ In 19998, Busta was also nominated for ‘Best Rap Solo Performance’ with his single, ‘Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See.’

For a full list of this year’s GRAMMY nominees and composers, click here.

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