One of the most coveted music award shows, the Grammy Awards 2026 is back. With some very interesting nominations spanning a number of fascinating films released throughout the year, anticipation for this year’s winners has never been higher.
It’s finally time for announcements; some developments are as expected, while others are surprising in the most delightful ways. Without further ado, here is the list of nominees and winners in the Rap and RnB categories. Grab your popcorn and check out the list below!
It is understood that most of the awards are awarded at the premiere ceremony, and 9 awards including “Best Rap Album” will be announced during the broadcast.
Best R&B Performance
winner:
Chris Brown to team up with Bryson Tiller – subject to availability
Justin Bieber – Yukon
Kehlani – Fold – Winner
Leon Thomas – Mutt (LIVE from NPR’s Tiny Desk)
Summer Walker-Woman’s Heart
Best Traditional R&B Performance
Durand Bernal – we are here
Lala Hathaway – Uptown
Ledisi – love you too
Leon Thomas – Vibes Don’t Lie – Winner
SZA – Crybaby
Best R&B Song
Chris Brown to team up with Bryson Tiller – subject to availability
Durand Bernal – Overqualified
Kehlani – Fold – Winner
Leon Thomas – Yes, that’s it
Summer Walker-Woman’s Heart
Best Progressive R&B Album
Bilal – adjust brightness
Destin Conrad – Digital Love
Durand Bernarr – Bloom – Winner
Flo – access all areas
Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon – Come as You Are
Best R&B Album
Coco Jones – why not more?
Given – dear
Ledisi – Crown
Leon Thomas – Mutt – Winner
Teyana Taylor – Escape Room
best rap performance
Cardi B – Outside
Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T and Malice – Chains & Whips – Winners
Doechii – Anxiety
Kendrick Lamar Takes on Southpaw Shootout – TV Off
Tyler, Creator Featuring Teezo Touchdown – Honey, Me
Best Melodic Rap Performance
Fridayy & Meek Mill – Proud of Me
JID, Ty Dolla $ign and 6lack – wholeheartedly
Kendrick Lamar and SZA – Luther – Winner
PartyNextDoor & Drake – Someone Loves Me
Terrace Martin and Kenyon Dixon perform Rapsody – WeMaj
best rap song
Clipse, John Legend, Voices of Fire, Pusha T and Malice – The Birds Don’t Sing
Doechii – Anxiety
Gloria – TGIF
Kendrick Lamar Features Left Hand Fight – TV Off – Winner
Tyler, the Creator starring Glorilla, Sexyy Red and Lil Wayne – Sticky
best rap album
Clipse, Pusha T and Malice – let God deal with them
Gloria – Glory
JID – God loves ugly people
Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Tyler the Creator – Chromakopia
