The nominations for this yr’s American Music Awards are out, and Kendrick Lamar is main the way in which with essentially the most nominations throughout classes. Nominated for “Artist of the Yr”, “Album of the Yr,” “Music of the Yr,” and extra, Lamar earned 10 nominations in eight completely different classes, most notably for his explosive diss observe, “Not Like Us,” and his album “GNX.”
With three AMA wins already below his belt, Billboard experiences that the Compton rapper may tie with music legends Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for essentially the most awards received in a yr if he wins in all eight classes.
Nevertheless, Lamar is just not the one Black artist main this yr’s nominations. Shaboozey follows with seven nominations and SZA (presently on tour with Lamar on their “Grand Nationwide Tour”) with six. Different notable Black artists like Doechii, GloRilla, Tyler the Creator, Usher, and extra obtained nominations.
In the meantime, Shaboozey’s “The place I’ve Been, Isn’t The place I’m Going,” and Beyoncé’s “Cowboys Carter” are each nominated for the “Favourite Nation Album” class, highlighting a small step ahead in diversifying the style. Having every damaged information within the nation class this previous yr, the “Texas Maintain ‘Em” and “A Bar Music (Tipsy)” singers are respectively within the working for favourite feminine and male nation artist.
The 2025 AMAs are set to happen reside from Las Vegas on Could 26. Airing reside at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS, the award present may even be accessible to look at through streamer, Paramount+.
