Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby Fans Upset by Best New Artist Grammy Snubs

DaBaby did, however, score Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance nominations for "Suge."

Nov 20, 2019
Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby
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Image via Getty/Johnny Nunez

Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby
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Image via Getty/Johnny Nunez

Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby have both had a huge year, breaking through into the mainstream with tracks like "Hot Girl Summer" and "Suge" respectively.  One of those tracks turned up on the full list of 2020 Grammy nominations, but it wasn't the Best New Artist award many were hoping to see both competing for. 

Among those to get a Best New Artist nomination were Black Pumas, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Maggie Rogers, Rosalía, Tank and the Bangas, and Yola. Megan did not pick up any nominations, let alone a Best New Artist nod. DaBaby did, however, land himself Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance nominations for "Suge."

Fans couldn't help but wonder aloud why Megan and DaBaby failed to earn Best New Artist nods. 

I’m surprised Megan Thee Stallion or DaBaby didn’t get Nominated for Best New Artist for the #Grammys pic.twitter.com/Jd0o9OPH0Y

— tremain (@imtremainhaynes) November 20, 2019

megan thee stallion was snubbed for best new artist and best rap album at the #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/QpBfrZ6tCO

— branden (@branden_townes) November 20, 2019

You telling me Megan Thee Stallion.
The Hot Girl couldn’t get a Best New Artist Nomination.
Cash Shit with DaBaby couldn’t be a Rap duo or performance shit nomination.
This is the SAME SHIT they did to Nicki Minaj. BLACK GIRLS GOT TO WORK HARD, TO GET HALF BACK.
Take notes. https://t.co/Nk5aFDA0tb

— Awele. (@AweleNwandu) November 20, 2019

DaBaby not nominated for Best New Artist and Tyler not nominated for AOTY are such huge misses

— Ola’s son 🏁 (@ECM_LP) November 20, 2019

The Grammy noms are full of diverse, young talent but I for one wanted more DaBaby! Two rap noms but no Best New Artist pic.twitter.com/pdOATVLMOv

— Maggy Donaldson (@maggydonaldson) November 20, 2019

Lizzo nominated for Best new artist even tho she’s been here forever but no Megan Thee Stallion who dominated urban radio with 3 songs this year man I’m gone! https://t.co/ecB612b5mC

— Ray (@_BluRay__) November 20, 2019

"Suge" was nominated so the Grammys are aware DaBaby exists; even as a non-fan, I think he should've gone for Best New Artist

— rgs (@okitsRGS) November 20, 2019

DaBaby already has a No. 1 album on his hands with Kirk, and Megan likely has a hit on her hands when she releases her highly-anticipated follow-up to Fever. The full list of 2020 Grammy nominations can be seen here.

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