Jay-Z Becomes Most Grammy-Nominated Artist in History
As the nominees for the 2022 Grammys were announced this Tuesday, it was revealed that Jay-Z has become the most-nominated artist in Grammy Awards history, with his three 2022 noms pushing him to 83!
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The megastar had previously been tied with legendary producer/composer Quincy Jones at 80. Sir Paul McCartney now follows as the second most nominated artist of all time with 81.
Jay Z, real name Shawn Carter, who won his first Grammy in 1999, is nominated in the 2022 awards show for guest appearances with Kanye West (whose “Donda” album is up for Album of the Year) and the late DMX. He currently has 23 wins throughout his career.
His wife Beyonce made her own history by becoming the most-nominated woman and the most-awarded singer in Grammys history earlier this year.
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Other artists up for a Grammy this year include rapper Saweetie, NBA Young, singer Eric Bellinger their first time. Doja Cat, H.E.R and Jon Batiste are leading the pack this year.
The Grammy Awards ceremony will be held in downtown Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2022.
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