Rapper Megan Thee Stallion on Sunday won the coveted Grammy for Best New Artist, capping her banner year that featured collaborations with superstars Beyonce and Cardi B. Sunday’s gala marked the first time the Houston-born artist had earned Grammy nominations, snagging four in the general and rap categories. With her Best New Artist win, she was two for two. The Best New Artist category almost exclusively featured female artists, following years of criticism that the gala honoring music’s best leans towards white and male talent. She has won a number of BET awards and MTV VMAs, along with a Billboard Women in Music honor.

Source: Punch March 15, 2021 02:37 UTC