The American Music Awards nominees were announced on Thursday morning. Olivia Rodrigo leads the way with seven nominations. The Weeknd picked up six and Doja Cat, Bad Bunny, and Giveon were nominated five times.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR Ariana Grande, BTS, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd
FAVORITE MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST Drake, Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, Polo G, Pop Smoke
FAVORITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST Cardi B, Coi Leray, Erica Banks, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie
FAVORITE HIP-HOP ALBUM Drake “Certified Lover Boy”, Juice WRLD “Legends Never Die”, Megan Thee Stallion “Good News”, Pop Smoke “Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon”, Rod Wave “SoulFly”
FAVORITE HIP-HOP SONG Cardi B “Up”, Internet Money ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV “Lemonade”, Lil Tjay ft. 6LACK “Calling My Phone”, Polo G “RAPSTAR”, Pop Smoke “What You Know Bout Love”