50. Nicki Minaj is the first female rapper to have a solo performance at the Grammys. The artist performed "Roman Holiday" at the 2012 ceremony.

51. For 2012’s Grammys, the number of categories were cut from 109 to 78.

52. The Grammy Award for "Best R&B Instrumental Performance" was handed out from 1970 to 1990 and in 1993. Some of the winners include Soul II Soul for African Dance, Earth Wind and Fire for “Boogie Wonderland” and Marvin Gaye for “Sexual Healing.”

53. The first Grammy Award for "Best Contemporary R&B Album" was awarded to Ashanti in 2003 for her self-titled debut album. Before the category was cut in 2011, Usher took an award home for Raymond v. Raymond.

54. Five R&B categories were cut in 2011. They include "Best Urban/Alternative Performance" (2003-2011), "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" (1968-2011), "Best Male R&B Vocal Performance" (1968-2011), "Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals" (1967-2011) and "Best Contemporary R&B Album" (2003-2011).

55. Nelly (2003) and Eminem (2004) are the only two rappers to be nominated for the now-defunct Grammy Award for "Best Male Rap Solo Performance."

Read the post

Not Alternative Facts: 59 Rare Tidbits About The Grammys

Around The Web

Featured Stories