Special Features
Special Features
Bob Marley – Artists Who Surprisingly Haven’t Won a Grammy
Even though this year's Grammys paid homage to Bob Marley with a star-studded tribute that included his sons, Ziggy and Damian, the reggae icon never walked away with a gramophone.
This wasn't due to his lack of talent though -- this was a man who released 12 albums ('Exodus' and 'Catch a Fire' among them) before his death in 1981...
Sly and the Family Stone – Artists Who Surprisingly Haven’t Won a Grammy
Sly and the Family Stone have been an influential force in music since they broke out in the late '60s. Their music has not only gotten them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but they were also named one of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone...
Aaliyah – Artists Who Surprisingly Haven’t Won a Grammy
With three albums under her belt and 8.1 million sales in the U.S., Aaliyah was bound to be up for a Grammy at some point during her 10-year career. And she did.
Gaining five nominations including a double nod in the Best R&B Female Performance category for 'More Than a Woman' and 'Rock the Boat' in 2002, she unfortunately went home without an award.
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En Vogue – Artists Who Surprisingly Haven’t Won a Grammy
Known as one of the biggest girl groups in R&B, En Vogue's powerful yet effortless harmonies and overflowing sex appeal made everyone fall in love with them and their music -- including the Grammys.
The ladies were nominated seven times in categories like Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group Vocal in 1993, for 'Free Your Mind,' which proved that they could cross genres.
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Run-DMC – Artists Who Surprisingly Haven’t Won a Grammy
Being one of the first acts to bring rap to the forefront, Run-DMC has been honored with tons of awards and accolades including being named the Greatest Hip-Hop Group of All Time by MTV and becoming the second rap group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
Nas – Artists Who Surprisingly Haven’t Won a Grammy
Being in the rap game since 1991, Nas has managed to nab 13 Grammy nominations, which is a great accomplishment. His first was in 1997, when he was up for Best Rap Solo Performance for his Lauryn Hill-assisted hit 'If I Ruled the World.'
Unfortunately, he has yet to take one home...
Tupac Shakur — Rappers Who Correctly Predicted Their Own Deaths
Lyrics: "I been shot and murdered, can tell you how it happened word for word /
But best believe n----s gon' get what they deserve," raps Tupac on Richie Rich's 'N----s Done Changed.'
This song was released two months before Tupac Shakur was gunned down in a drive-by shooting on that Las Vegas strip in 1996...
Big L — Rappers Who Correctly Predicted Their Own Deaths
Lyrics: "I watched all of them, run for they share / And all I can do was stare / I got weak and fell on my rear / Now I can hear the sirens, that means here comes the Jakes / But it's too late, I'm knockin' on the pearly gates," raps Big L on 'Casualties of a Dice Game...
Dolla — Rappers Who Correctly Predicted Their Own Deaths
Lyrics: “You see the rain on my window pane / Waking up in cold sweats having dreams of going out with a bang / My poppa died by the gun, I’ll die by the gun / And if I ever have a son he’ll probably die by the same,” raps Dolla on 'Georgia Nights...
Proof — Rappers Who Correctly Predicted Their Own Deaths
Lyrics: "I'm in the club to beef, you gotta murder me there," raps Proof on '40 Oz.'
The crazy part about these lyrics from D12's '40 Oz.' is how they're an accurate representation of how Proof passed away. There isn’t a definitive account of what exactly happened at that billiards table at the CCC Club on 8 Mile Rd...