NAACP Nods for Hip-Hop Stars
NAACP nominations include Cardi B's "Am I The Drama?" for outstanding album and hip-hop song, Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "Luther" for outstanding video, and Chris Brown featuring Bryson Tiller & Usher's "It Depends" remix for outstanding R&B collaboration. The nominations highlight the continued recognition of hip-hop and R&B at major awards ceremonies.
- The 57th NAACP Image Awards will be held live on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and will be hosted by comedian and actor Deon Cole. - During the virtual pre-show ceremonies, Cardi B won three awards: Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Album for "Am I the Drama?", and Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song for "ErrTime". - Kendrick Lamar also secured two awards during the pre-show, winning Outstanding Male Artist and sharing the award for Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album with SZA for their song "luther". - The remix of "It Depends" earned Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, and Usher the award for Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary). - Kendrick Lamar was one of the most nominated artists in the music categories, tying with Teyana Taylor with a total of six nominations, including for the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award. - The song "It Depends" samples Usher's 1998 hit "Nice & Slow," and the nominated remix features Usher himself. - Chris Brown has a long history with the NAACP Image Awards, having received 28 nominations and won 12 times prior to this year's ceremony. - The main awards ceremony will be broadcast live on BET and will also be simulcast on CBS.
