Cai Cramer

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Nominees for Best Artist

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Olivia Rodrigo

Nominated for both best artist and best new artist of the year, Rodrigo racked up the most nods of anyone this year — as she should! Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty [{ "selector": ".bdvqj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".uecmi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Ariana Grande

Our girl Ari always kills it. We can’t wait to watch her take on the role of Glinda in the just-announced Wicked movie musical! KEVIN MAZUR/GETTY [{ "selector": ".azucl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".pifbk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

BTS

The K-Pop group is set to perform their hit song “Butter” on TV for the first time at the AMAs, and we can hardly contain our excitement. BIG HIT ENTERTAINMENT/BBMA2020 [{ "selector": ".ezaeh-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".eqtpr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Nominees for Best New Artist of the Year

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24kGoldn

The 20-year-old rapper and singer found fame during the pandemic while he was a student at USC. Dudelson/Getty [{ "selector": ".wesqq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".klnyh-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Giveon

The R&B singer rocket-launched into stardom following a successful collab with Drake on the 2020 single “Chicago Freestyle.” Giveon/Instagram [{ "selector": ".qpjsk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".bnngf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

The Kid LAROI

At only 18 years old, The Kid LAROI has already cemented his spot as a Gen-Z icon thanks to his Justin Bieber collab “STAY.” The Kid LAROI/Instagram [{ "selector": ".vvpiq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".tlpuc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

nominees for Collaboration of the Year

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Doja Cat ft. SZA, "Kiss Me More"

Call it what you want — hot girl anthem, TikTok hit or a new pop classic — but we can’t get enough of this jam from our fave heart-stopping duo. giphy [{ "selector": ".ehddi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".bzfti-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez, "DÁKITI"

We dare you to try not to get up and dance when this song comes on. Kevin Winter/Getty [{ "selector": ".izfoh-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".pszmp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar & Giveon, "Peaches"

This summer anthem can bring the heat even in the fast-approaching winter. JUSTIN BIEBER/YOUTUBE [{ "selector": ".fcmyw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".lizdh-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

nominees for Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist

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Drake

The certified lover boy is up for a certified hip-hop award at this year’s AMAs. JEFF KRAVITZ/BBMA2019/FILMMAGIC [{ "selector": ".frqdf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".aaxts-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Lil Baby

Lil Baby has been featured on a myriad of rap hits from Drake to J. Cole. FRANCIS SPECKER/CBS VIA GETTY [{ "selector": ".eknhj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".olmzq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Pop Smoke

Known for his chill, deep voice and smooth, bass-heavy beats, Pop Smoke’s posthumous win would be bittersweet: The rapper was murdered last year during a robbery. CLAUDIO LAVENIA/GETTY [{ "selector": ".puonj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".mkvir-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

nominees for Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist

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Megan Thee Stallion

Hot Girl Meg, Tina Snow — whatever you know her as, you know she’s redefining the rap game. KEVIN WINTER/GETTY IMAGES FOR DCP [{ "selector": ".jxfem-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".rvjsv-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Cardi B

Artist and all-around-lovable social media personality Cardi B knows how to make a bop. CHRISTOPHER POLK/SHUTTERSTOCK [{ "selector": ".szhxb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".kxugi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Erica Banks

One of the many artists who can credit TikTok for their rise in celebrity, Banks’ song ‘Buss It’ has gone certified Gold in the U.S. Prince Williams/Filmmagic [{ "selector": ".rbgfk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".vazul-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "300ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]