In Episode 11, Creatively Speak’n unpacks the highs, lows, and controversies of the 2025 Grammy Awards. The hosts break down Grammy qualifications and open the discussion with the pressing question: Will the Grammys be canceled this year due to California wildfires?
From there, the conversation shifts to key categories, standout nominees, and cultural impacts:
- Best Rap Performance: A stacked category featuring tracks like "Nissan Altima" by Doechii, "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar, and "Yeah Glo!" by Glorilla.
- Best R&B Album: Albums by Usher (Coming Home) and Muni Long (Revenge) are up against Chris Brown’s 11:11 (Deluxe) and more.
- Best Rap Album: J. Cole’s Might Delete Later and Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady face fierce competition from Doechii, Common & Pete Rock, and Future & Metro Boomin.
High-Level Topics:
- Was Megan Thee Stallion snubbed in key categories?
- Beyoncé makes history with 99 career nominations, leading with 11 nods this year. The hosts discuss her genre-bending legacy and her impact on music culture.
- Kendrick Lamar’s diss track "Not Like Us" is up for Record of the Year—will the Grammys honor a diss song?
Resources
K Ligg: Phil Lewis Newsletter
J Law: SKIP
Cook: NAMIC
