I’m not writing this to start a fight. I want to lay out what fans notice every awards season: the people who move culture and break records keep getting passed over, while the same names keep showing up on the winner lists.
Why do people feel the GRAMMYs are biased?
The main gripe is simple: the winners are chosen by industry voters, not by fans or by streaming fame. That puts a lot of power into a group of insiders who have personal tastes. When nominations and wins don’t match what millions streamed, shared, and sang along to, fans assume favoritism.
How does the GRAMMY voting process work?
Voting is done by Recording Academy members — producers, engineers, songwriters, and artists who join the Academy. Members nominate and then vote in categories where they feel qualified. Popularity on streaming platforms, TikTok trends, and social buzz are not direct inputs in the ballot the way chart numbers are for other awards.
Why did Playboi Carti get zero nominations for 2026 despite a huge album?
There’s no single public reason. Albums can miss nominations because they don’t reach the voters who listen to that style, because of submission choices, or because other albums in the category drew more support from voting members. Fans see the results and call it a snub when cultural impact doesn’t lead to recognition.
Why hasn’t Post Malone won a GRAMMY after so many hits?
Post Malone’s hit record and huge streaming numbers haven’t translated into wins. That shows how the Academy’s voting priorities differ from chart success. High-profile nominees can still walk home empty-handed if voters favor other artistic choices or relationships.
Why does Nicki Minaj still have zero GRAMMY wins?
Nicki changed the game for female rappers and built a massive catalog. The lack of a win is one of the longest-running debates among fans. Some blame industry politics or personal dynamics. Others point to category competition and the split votes that happen in rap categories each year.
Why do the GRAMMYs keep rewarding the same names?
Big names get repeated attention because voting members are familiar with them, and the awards often reflect long careers and peer recognition. When the same artists keep getting nominated and winning, it creates a perception that the system favors established acts over new ones.
Why does Billie Eilish have more GRAMMYs than Rihanna, Drake, or Lil Wayne?
Billie found a style and a moment that matched the tastes of voting members when she arrived. That translated into multiple wins early in her career. Meanwhile, artists who dominate streaming and sales can still be overlooked if their work doesn’t connect with the same voting blocs.
Does streaming success count for anything in the GRAMMYs?
Streaming matters for an artist’s career, but it’s not a direct vote count in the GRAMMY ballot. The Academy has added categories and made some updates over the years, yet the core process remains member-driven. That gap is why so many fans feel chart success should mean more when nominations are decided.
What does this mean for fans and artists going forward?
Artists don’t need a GRAMMY to prove their value. Records, tours, viral moments, and loyal fans show success every day. For the GRAMMYs to regain trust, the Academy would need clearer alignment between how people consume music now and how members decide winners. Until then, awards and fan opinion will keep moving in different directions.
Notable 2025–2026 snubs fans keep talking about
- Playboi Carti’s album MUSIC missing nominations despite huge streaming numbers
- Post Malone’s long list of hits without a single GRAMMY win
- Nicki Minaj remaining winless after decades of influence
- King Von never receiving nominations before his passing
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Reported by Anything Celebrity – Nigeria’s hub for entertainment gist and celebrity updates.
