Nicki Minaj Has Never Won A Grammy—That Probably Won’t Change This Year

Throughout her lengthy and storied career, Nicki Minaj has accomplished some pretty incredible things. She’s made herself into the most successful female rapper of all time, and she’s proved her longevity and talent. While she has already managed so many impressive feats, there’s still one major honor that’s eluded her–a Grammy.

Minaj is one of the most-nominated musicians without a Grammy win. She’s accrued a dozen nods, but somehow, she’s never walked away with a trophy. The superstar has more chances to change that fate this year, but it doesn’t look like her losing streak will be broken this time around.

At the 2024 Grammy Awards, Minaj is up for two more prizes. She and Ice Spice are nominated for both Best Rap Song and Best Song Written for Visual Media for their single “Barbie World” from the Barbie film and its accompanying soundtrack.

“Barbie World” was another massive hit for Minaj, and it helped cement Spice as one of the hottest new stars in the music world. The tune rose to No. 7 on the Hot 100, bringing both artists back to the highest tier on that tally.

Of the two awards she’s nominated for, Minaj likely has the best shot at winning Best Rap Song, which is gifted to the writers of a track, not necessarily the performing artists. In that field, she’s up against Doja Cat’s “Attention,” Lil Uzi Vert’s “Just Wanna Rock,” Killer Mike, André 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane’s “Scientists & Engineers,” and Drake and 21 Savage’s “Rich Flex.” That last cut has been predicted by some in the industry as the likely winner, though it’s not all but certain.