Kendrick Lamar won the Grammy for Best Rap Album for DAMN. but not a Grammy for Album of the Year -- earned eight nominations, while Canadian rapper Drake snagged seven. But skepticism lingers that nods will actually translate into wins, after rap mogul Jay-Z left empty-handed last year despite eight nominations. Women snagged five of the eight Album of the Year nominations: Cardi B, Carlile, Monae, R&B prodigy H.E.R. "If there's a little girl waiting up late to see me sing on the Grammys, then I'm happy I'm here."

Source: Bangkok Post February 09, 2019 06:00 UTC