
The Queen of Soul, who died last August, is up for top gospel album with “Gospel Greats.” Snoop Dogg will also compete in the category with his first gospel release, “Snoop Dogg Presents Bible of Love.” The late Aretha Franklin also earned a nomination. Last year, he posthumously won honors at the American Music Awards and the BET Hip-Hop Awards. XXXTentacion, who was fatally shot last June, earned 10 nominations, including bids for top male artist, top R&B artist and top rap album. The nominees include Drake’s “Scorpion,” Cardi B’s “Invasion of Privacy,” Scott’s “ASTRO-WORLD,” the late XXXTentacion’s “?” and Post Malone’s “beerbongs & bentleys.”įor top Hot 100 song, rap shined again with nominees like Cardi B’s “I Like It,” Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams,” Scott’s “SICKO MODE” and Post Malone’s “Better Now.” Maroon 5 and Cardi B’s “Girls Like You” is also up for the prize.

Rap music, which dominated the charts and streaming services last year, owned the top Billboard album category.
