The NAACP and BET have announced the nominations for the 54th NAACP Image Awards.
Beyoncé dominates the music field with five nods, including Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Album (Renaissance) and Outstanding Soul/R&B Song (“Cuff It“).
Chris Brown is close behind with four nominations, including Outstanding Male Artist, Outstanding Album (Breezy) and Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration – Contemporary (“Call Me Every Day” featuring Wizkid).
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige lands three nods, including Entertainer of the Year.
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Music field aside, Keke Palmer has been nominated in multiple fields, including Motion Picture and Television & Streaming.
“This year’s nominees have conveyed a wide range of authentic stories and diverse experiences that have resonated with many in our community, and we’re proud to recognize their outstanding achievements and performances,” said NAACP’s President/CEO Derrick Johnson.
BET‘s Executive Vice President of Specials, Music programming & Music Strategy Connie Orlando, added, “We take pride in recognizing the trailblazing achievements and artistry of this year’s esteemed nominees and celebrating the powerful legacy of the NAACP. We look forward to bringing the Image Awards back to Pasadena in front of a live audience and delivering unforgettable moments that epitomize the brilliance of the Black community.”
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Public voting is now open until Feb. 10 via the NAACP Image Awards’ official website.
The 54th NAACP Image Awards will feature its first live audience in three years when it broadcasts live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET on BET.
See the nominees for the 54th NAACP Image Awards below.
Outstanding Female Artist
- Ari Lennox
- Beyoncé
- Chlöe
- Jazmine Sullivan
- SZA
Outstanding Male Artist
- Brent Faiyaz
- Burna Boy
- Chris Brown
- Drake
- Kendrick Lamar
Outstanding New Artist
- Adam Blackstone
- Armani White
- Coco Jones
- Fivio Foreign
- Steve Lacy
Outstanding Soul/R&B Song
- “About Damn Time” – Lizzo
- “Cuff It” – Beyoncé
- “Hurt Me So Good” – Jazmine Sullivan
- “Good Morning Gorgeous Remix” – Mary J. Blige featuring H.E.R.
- “Lift Me Up” – Rihanna
Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song
- “Billie Eilish” – Armani White
- “City of Gods” – Fivio Foreign featuring Kanye West and Alicia Keys
- “Hotel Lobby” – Quavo and Takeoff
- “The Heart Part 5” – Kendrick Lamar
- “Wait for U” – Future featuring Drake and Tems
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)
- “Die Hard” – Kendrick Lamar featuring Blxst and Amanda Reifer
- “Good Morning Gorgeous (Remix)” – Mary J. Blige featuring H.E.R.
- “Still Believe” – PJ Morton featuring Alex Isley and Jill Scott
- “Love’s Train” – Silk Sonic
- “No Love (Extended Version)” – Summer Walker featuring SZA and Cardi B
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
- “Move” – Beyoncé
- “Call Me Every Day” – Chris Brown featuring Wizkid
- “Good Love” City Girls featuring Usher
- “Wait For U” – Future featuring Drake and Tems
- “Big Energy (Remix)” – Latto featuring Mariah Carey and DJ Khaled
Outstanding Album
- age/sex/location – Ari Lennox
- Breezy (Deluxe) – Chris Brown
- Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers – Kendrick Lamar
- Renaissance – Beyoncé
- Watch the Sun – PJ Morton
Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal
- Legacy – Adam Blackstone
- Linger Awhile – Samara Joy
- Love & the Catalyst – Aimée Allen
- New Standards Vol. 1 – Teri Lyne Carrington
- The Evening: Live At APPARATUS – The Baylor Project
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album
- “About Damn Time” – Lizzo
- “Be Alive” – Beyoncé
- “Lift Me Up” – Rihanna
- “Lord Forgive Me” – Tobe Nwigwe featuring Fat, Pharrell, and Olu of EARTHGANG
- “The Heart Part 5” – Kendrick Lamar
Outstanding International Song
- “Bad To Me” — Wizkid
- “Diana” — Fireboy DML, Chris Brown and Shenseea
- “Last Last ” — Burna Boy
- “No Woman No Cry” — Tems
- “Stand Strong” — Davido featuring Sunday Service Choir
Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired by – Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis and Dave Jordan
- Bridgerton Season Two (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) – Kris Bowers
- Entergalactic – Kid Cudi
- P-Valley: Season 2 (Music From the Original TV Series) – Various
- The Woman King – Terence Blanchard
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song
- “All In Your Hands” – Marvin Sapp
- “Fly (Y.M.M.F.)” – Tennesse State University
- “Positive” – Erica Campbell
- “Your World” – Jonathan McReynolds
- “Whole World In His Hands” – MAJOR.
Entertainer of the Year
- Angela Bassett
- Mary J. Blige
- Quinta Brunson
- Viola Davis
- Zendaya
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
- Danielle Deadwyler – Till
- Keke Palmer – Alice
- Letitia Wright – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- Regina Hall – Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
- Viola Davis – The Woman King
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
- Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever(Marvel Studios)
- Danai Gurira – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
- Janelle Monáe – Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)
- Lashana Lynch – The Woman King (Song Pictures Releasing)
- Lupita Nyong’o – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
- Breaking
- Causeway
- Mr. Malcolm’s List
- Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story
- The Inspection
Outstanding Breakthrough Performing in a Motion Picture
- Jayln Hall — Till (United Artists Releasing / Orion Pictures)
- Joshua Boone – A Jazzman’s Blues (Netflix)
- Ledisi – Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story (Hulu)
- Y’lan Noel – A Lot of Nothing (RLJE)
- Yola – Elvis (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance in a Motion Picture
- Angela Bassett – Wendell & Wild (Netflix)
- Keke Palmer – Lightyear (Walt Disney Studios)
- Kevin Hart – DC League of Super-Pets (Warner Bros Pictures)
- Lyric Ross – Wendell & Wild (Netflix)
- Taraji P. Henson – Minions: The Rise of Gru (Universal Pictures)
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
- Anthony Anderson – black-ish (ABC)
- Cedric the Entertainer – The Neighborhood (CBS)
- Donald Glover – Atlanta (FX)
- Dulé Hill – The Wonder Years (ABC)
- Mike Epps – The Upshaws (Netflix)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Adrian Holmes – Bel-Air (Peacock)
- Amin Joseph – Snowfall (FX)
- Caleb McLaughlin – Stranger Things (Netflix)
- Cliff “Method Man” Smith – Power Book II: Ghost (Starz)
- J. Alphonse Nicholson – P-Valley (Starz)
Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
- Jada Pinkett Smith, Adrienne Banfield-Norris and Willow Smith – Red Table Talk (Facebook Watch)
- Jennifer Hudson – The Jennifer Hudson Show (Syndicated)
- Kevin Hart – Hart to Heart (Peacock)
- Lester Holt – NBC Nightly News (NBC)
- Tracee Ellis Ross – The Hair Tales (Hulu)
Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
- Keke Palmer – Password (NBC)
- Lizzo – Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls (Amazon Studios)
- Tabitha Brown – Tab Time (YouTube Originals)
- Taraji P. Henson – BET Awards 2022 (BET Networks)
- Trevor Noah – The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)
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