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This is a comprehensive list of awards and nominations won by Kanye West, an American rapper. West's debut album, The College Dropout (2004), earned him the Best Rap Album at the 2005 Grammy Awards, three MOBO Awards, and Best New Artist at the BET Awards. His second album, Late Registration (2005), earned him seven Grammy nominations, two nominations at the BRIT Awards, and Best Rapper at the Vibe Music Awards. "Stronger", the second single from his third album, Graduation (2007), won Best Video at the MOBO Awards, a Best Video of the Year nomination at the MTV Video Music Awards, and a Video Star nomination at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Since beginning his career, West has received thirty awards amongst 100 nominations.
[edit] American Music Awards
West has been nominated five times at the annual American Music Awards.[1][2]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2004 |
Kanye West |
Favorite Breakthrough Artist |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist |
Nominated |
| The College Dropout |
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album |
Nominated |
| 2006 |
Kanye West |
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist |
Nominated |
[edit] BET Awards
The annual BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment. West has received five awards from ten nominations.[3][4][5][6]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2004 |
"All Falls Down" |
Viewer's Choice |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Best New Artist |
Won |
| "Slow Jamz" |
Best Collaboration |
Nominated |
| 2005 |
"Jesus Walks" |
Video of the Year |
Won |
| Kanye West |
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist |
Won |
| "Jesus Walks" |
Best Gospel Artist |
Nominated |
| 2006 |
"Gold Digger" |
Video of the Year |
Won |
| Kanye West |
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist |
Nominated |
| "Gold Digger" |
Best Collaboration |
Won |
[edit] BET Hip Hop Awards
The BET Hip Hop Awards are hosted annually by BET for hip hop performers, producers, and music video directors. West has won two awards from seven nominations.[7][8]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2006 |
Kanye West |
Producer of the Year |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Best Live Performance |
Nominated |
| Late Registration |
Hip Hop CD of the Year |
Nominated |
| 2007 |
Kanye West |
Lyricist of the Year |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Producer of the Year |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Best Live Performance |
Won |
| "Stronger" |
Best Hip-Hop Video |
Won |
[edit] Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
The Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards reflect the performance of recordings on the R&B/hip-hop and rap charts.[9] West has won two awards from eight nominations.[10][11]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2005 |
Kanye West |
Top Producer |
Nominated |
| 2006 |
Late Registration |
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album |
Nominated |
| "Gold Digger" |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Song |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Top Male R&B/Hip-Hop Artist |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album Artist |
Won |
| Late Registration |
Top Rap Album |
Won |
| "Gold Digger" |
Hot Rap Track of the Year |
Won |
[edit] BRIT Awards
The BRIT Awards were founded by the British Phonographic Industry. It is an annual pop music award ceremony held in the United Kingdom. West has won one award from four nominations.[12][13][14]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2005 |
Kanye West |
International Breakthrough Act |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
International Male Solo Artist |
Nominated |
| 2006 |
Late Registration |
International Album |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
International Male Solo Artist |
Won |
[edit] GQ Awards
The annual GQ Men of the Year awards gives GQ magazine's 800,000 readers the chance to vote for the most influential figures in a variety of fields over the past year.[15] West has won one award.[16]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2007 |
Kanye West |
International Man of the Year (UK) |
Won |
[edit] Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. West has won ten awards from twenty-four nominations.[17][18][19][20]
[edit] MOBO Awards
The MOBO Awards (an acronym for "Music of Black Origin") were established in 1996 by Kanya King. They are held annually in the United Kingdom to recognize artists of any race or nationality performing music of black origin. West has received five awards from twelve nominations.[21][22][23][24]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2004 |
Kanye West |
Best Hip-Hop Artist |
Won |
| "All Falls Down" |
Best Video |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Best Producer |
Won |
| "Talk About Our Love" |
Best Collaboration |
Nominated |
| "Slow Jamz" |
Best Collaboration |
Nominated |
| "All Falls Down" |
Best Single |
Nominated |
| The College Dropout |
Best Album |
Won |
| 2006 |
Kanye West |
Best International Male |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Best Hip-Hop Artist |
Nominated |
| 2007 |
Kanye West |
Best International Artist |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Best Hip-Hop Act |
Won |
| "Stronger" |
Best Video |
Won |
[edit] MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994 by MTV Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. West has won one award from seven nominations.[25][26][27][28]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2004 |
Kanye West |
Best Hip-Hop Act |
Nominated |
| 2005 |
Kanye West |
Best Hip-Hop Act |
Nominated |
| 2006 |
Kanye West |
Best Hip-Hop Act |
Won |
| Kanye West |
Best Male Artist |
Nominated |
| "Touch the Sky" |
Best Video |
Nominated |
| 2007 |
Kanye West |
Ultimate Urban |
Nominated |
| "Stronger" |
Video Star |
Nominated |
[edit] MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. West has won one award from nine nominations.[29][30][31]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2005 |
"Jesus Walks" |
Video of the Year |
Nominated |
| "Jesus Walks" |
Best Male Video |
Won |
| "Jesus Walks" |
Best Hip Hop Video |
Nominated |
| 2006 |
"Gold Digger" |
Best Male Video |
Nominated |
| "Gold Digger" |
Best Hip Hop Video |
Nominated |
| "Gold Digger" |
Ringtone of the Year |
Nominated |
| 2007 |
"Stronger" |
Video of the Year |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Male Artist of the Year |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Quadruple Threat of the Year |
Nominated |
[edit] Teen Choice Awards
The Teen Choice Awards are presented annually by the Fox Broadcasting Company and Global Television Network. The program honors the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, and television as voted by teenagers aged twelve to nineteen. West has been nominated three times.[32]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2005 |
Kanye West |
Choice Rap Artist |
Nominated |
| 2006 |
Kanye West |
Choice Rap Artist |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Choice Male Artist |
Nominated |
[edit] Vibe Awards
The Vibe Awards are hosted annually by Vibe magazine. West has won two awards from ten nominations.[33][34][35]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2004 |
"Jesus Walks" |
Hottest Hook |
Nominated |
| "Slow Jamz" |
Coolest Collabo |
Nominated |
| "All Falls Down" |
Reelest Video |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Artist of the Year |
Nominated |
| 2005 |
"Gold Digger" |
Coolest Collabo |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Artist of the Year |
Nominated |
| Kanye West |
Best Rapper |
Won |
| Late Registration |
Album of the Year |
Nominated |
| 2007 |
Kanye West |
VStyle |
Nominated |
| Can't Tell Me Nothing |
Mixtape of the Year |
Won |
[edit] World Music Awards
The World Music Awards, founded in 1989, is an international awards show that annually honors recording artists based on their worldwide sales figures, which are provided by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. West has received one nomination.[36]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2007 |
Kanye West |
Best-Selling Hip-Hop Artist |
Nominated |
[edit] References
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- ^ Adaso, Henry (2006). Winners and Nominees for the 2006 BET Awards. About.com. Accessed on November 19, 2007.
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- ^ Adaso, Henry (2007). 2007 BET Hip-Hop Awards - Winners. About.com. Accessed December 13, 2007.
- ^ Mitchell, Gail (June 5, 2003). 50 Cent Up for 10 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. Billboard. Accessed on December 13, 2007.
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