Killer Mike is lastly receiving his long-overdue flowers, and part of the props contains him being nominated for 3 Grammy Awards.
The Atlanta native has been nominated for the celebrated award earlier than — for a featured half on OutKast‘s “The Entire World” in 2003, which the trio truly gained.
This yr, nonetheless, the Run The Jewels rapper has been nominated for 3 Grammys as a lead artist — and, as he defined on his Instagram web page on Friday (November 10), he was feeling a wave of feelings regarding the consideration.
“To my Mom, Denise, and Grandparents: I do know y’all are with our ancestors, speaking to the Lord and lobbying for me!” he started his put up, praising his late mom earlier than celebrating his late grandmother. “Miss Bettie, you and Willie Burke are gonna be proud. I promise. Denise aka Mommy, thanks for permitting and inspiring my love of artwork and music. You particularly inspired my love of Hip Hop. Lord prepared, I’m gonna carry house some trophies as a tribute to y’all, child!”
Mike then went on to listing “all of the creatives and professionals who’ve labored tirelessly to make this second a actuality,” earlier than signing off: “I’m humbled, honored, and grateful. #NiecysBoy #MissBettiesBabyBoy #MICHAEL.”
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The Recording Academy unveiled the complete listing of nominees on Friday forward of the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, which happen on the Crypto.com Enviornment in Los Angeles, California on February 4, 2024.
SZA leads all artists with 9 nominations, together with in every of the three main classes: Album of the 12 months (SOS), File of the 12 months (“Kill Invoice”), and Track of the 12 months (“Kill Invoice”).
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Within the rap division, Drake and 21 Savage‘s Her Loss, Travis Scott‘s UTOPIA, Nas and Hit-Boy‘s King’s Illness 3, Metro Boomin‘s Heroes & Villains, and Killer Mike‘s Michael will battle it out for Greatest Rap Album.
Competing for Greatest Rap Track are Doja Cat‘s “Consideration,” Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s “Barbie World,” Lil Uzi Vert‘s “Simply Wanna Rock,” Drake and 21 Savage’s “Wealthy Flex” and Killer Mike’s “Scientists & Engineers” collaboration with André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane.
Kendrick Lamar, Child Keem, Lil Durk, J. Cole, Coi Leray, and Black Thought additionally picked up nominations throughout the remaining rap classes.
