Are you a fan of the BET Awards? If so, then chances are you’re aware of some of the biggest names in music and entertainment that were nominated for awards this year. But what about those who weren’t? Who was left off the list and why? It’s time to explore who should’ve been nominated for a BET Award but instead were blacklisted from consideration.
From iconic hip-hop artists to rising rap stars, there are many individuals who could have easily made it onto the nominee list. Whether they just didn’t fit into the aesthetic or their track record wasn’t up to BET’s standards, these talented musicians deserve recognition as well. Unfortunately, they went unrecognized at this year’s ceremony despite having achieved impressive feats throughout their careers.
So let’s take a look at which artists should’ve been given more credit by BET and highlight some of the work they produced during the past year. With deeper insight into each individual’s accomplishments, we can determine whether their exclusion was warranted or if they truly deserved a nomination.
Reasons For Omission
The BET Awards are an annual ceremony to honor the best in music, television and film from the African American community. This year’s nominees have sparked controversy due to its lack of representation for certain artists who were overlooked or not given a chance at being recognized by the awards show. Despite their popular status within the industry, there is no denying that these musicians should have been nominated but weren’t.
To start with, many believe that rap duo Rae Sremmurd deserved recognition this year as they have released two highly successful albums since last year’s award show. The group has become more than just a hip-hop act – they represent youth culture and bring together different genres of music like pop and EDM. They also had huge success on streaming services such as Apple Music where their single “Black Beatles” was streamed over 3 million times in one day. It would appear that their nomination was snubbed because of their genre’s lack of mainstream appeal or visibility among voters.
Another artist whose exclusion left fans shocked was Nicki Minaj; she has consistently broken barriers throughout her career, becoming one of the most influential female rappers ever. Her latest album Queen debuted at number 1 on Billboard 200 chart and featured some heavy hitters like Eminem, Lil Wayne and Foxy Brown which continues to remain relevant today despite its release almost two years ago. On top of all this, she recently gave birth to her first child making her omission even more perplexing considering she fits perfectly into BET’s criteria for excellence in entertainment categories.
Ultimately, it can be argued that awarding ceremonies should recognize artists based solely on merit rather than fitting them into predetermined boxes – something which didn’t happen this time around but could be remedied going forward if changes are made accordingly.
Popular Choices For Recognition
In addition to the omissions of Rae Sremmurd and Nicki Minaj, there have been numerous other artists who many feel should’ve been recognized at this year’s BET Awards. One such artist is Cardi B, whose rise to fame has been nothing short of meteoric. She has become a cultural icon within hip-hop and pop music circles with her chart topping single “Bodak Yellow” breaking records across multiple platforms. Her influence extends far beyond just the music industry – she is an outspoken advocate for women’s rights, social justice issues and even fashion trends which makes her a perfect candidate for recognition from the award show.
Similarly, Travis Scott also would’ve made sense as a nominee given his success in both albums sales and touring revenue over the past year – he recently headlined Coachella Music Festival as well as headlining tours throughout Europe and North America alike. His unique blend of rap and rock make him one of the most exciting acts out right now; it was surprising that he wasn’t included amongst this year’s nominees despite all these accomplishments.
Overall, when looking back on this year’s list of nominees it becomes increasingly clear that certain artists were left off due to their genre or lack of mainstream appeal rather than any sort of artistic merit they may possess. This could be attributed to outdated voting practices still employed by some awards shows but hopefully going forward more diverse talents will be rewarded accordingly without bias or prejudice.
Conclusion
The BET Awards have long been a platform for recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of African American artists, but unfortunately, not all deserving individuals get their due credit. The omission of certain popularly acclaimed talents is an injustice that should be addressed in order to ensure fair representation.
There are many names who deserve acknowledgement and recognition, including Jhene Aiko, SZA, Cardi B, Ella Mai, Khalid, 6LACK and H.E.R. All these artists share one thing in common: they’ve pushed boundaries within R&B/Hip Hop music over the past few years with their unique styles and sounds. Unfortunately, none of them were nominated for any awards this year despite being widely praised by both critics and fans alike.
It’s unfortunate that some highly talented performers didn’t receive proper recognition at the 2019 BET Awards ceremony; however it’s important to note that we can still continue to support those whose work has gone unrecognized while also advocating on behalf of more diverse nominees in future years. This will further ensure fairness so that everyone gets the recognition they truly deserve.
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