The countdown to the Annual Grammy Awards starts now! And after an amazing year for Black music, all eyes on are the Recording Academy to see who will walk away with a win.
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With Beyoncé, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, Lucky Daye, and many more up for historic wins, The Root relied on AI to get insight on who could possibly win. It’s important to note AI cannot predict the future, but here are some Black nominees that have a “strong chance” at the Grammy wins they clearly deserve.
Doechii
With a breakout year like Doechii’s, some might say it’s unfair if she doesn’t walk away with at least one win of her three nominations. She’s nominated for Best New Artist with Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey, and Chappell Roan. But despite the competitiveness of this category, AI chatbot Groq said “Doechii’s strong performance and critical acclaim give her a strong chance of winning.”
Her mixtape, “Alligator Bites Never Heal,” has received high praises from within the industry like SZA, Keke Palmer, and even Hayley Williams of Paramore. She’s proven herself to be a tough act to follow, and her versatility might give her the winning advantage.
Shaboozey
...And speaking of breakout success, Groq predicts Shaboozey could win his first Grammy this year. The Nigerian-American artist is putting on for Black country music fans, and while Beyoncé helped make Shaboozey’s name a household staple, he’s found his own lane and is absolutely killing it!
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is one of the most recognizable songs of 2024, and after performing at the Country Music Awards and with Beyoncé on Christmas Day, it’s clear the industry is rooting for Shaboozey, which could pay off in the form of a Grammy win, according to Groq.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter took over 2024 with hits like “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” and “BODYGUARD.” This year, Queen Bey is nominated for 11 Grammys, a trend which comes as no shocker given she the most nominated person in Grammy history, according to AP News.
According to Groq, Bey could indeed walk away with wins for Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best R&B Performance. If she wins Album of the Year, she’ll be the first Black woman to do so this century. Previously, Lauryn Hill won in 1999 for “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.”
Kendrick Lamar
The only person that might’ve had a better year than the queen herself is Kendrick Lamar. The Compton rapper is up for seven Grammys this time— most of them connected to his smash hit “Not Like Us.”
Groq predicts Lamar to win at least one award. Because let’s be serious, last year you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing “Not Like Us.” The chatbot continued saying Lamar has a track record of winning Grammys he’s nominated for. He already has 16 Grammys under his belt, and “Not Like Us” is clearly a frontrunner for another win.
Interestingly enough, Groq gave a disclaimer about its predictions. “It’s worth noting that the Grammys have a history of snubbing black artists, so it’s possible that some of these artists may not win despite their nominations,” the chatbot replied.
And it wouldn’t be the first time we’ve witnessed this either. In 2017, Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” loss to Adele’s “25.” In 2005, Maroon 5 won Best New Artist over Kanye West, and just last year, SZA lost Album of the Year to Taylor Swift. But regardless of the outcome this time, the cultural affect each of these Black artists can’t be denied and will be remembered forever.
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