List of awards and nominations received by Lecrae

Lecrae awards and nominations
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Lecrae (left) and Akon (right) at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards
Awards and nominations
Award Wins Nominations
Grammy Awards
 2 3
GMA Dove Awards
 7 17
Billboard Music Awards
 1 2
BET Awards
 1 1
BET Hip Hop Awards
 0 1
Stellar Awards
 3 3
Soul Train Music Awards
 2 1
Totals
Awards won 16
Nominations 28

Lecrae is an American Christian hip hop artist. His career began in 2004 when he and Ben Washer co-founded the record label Reach Records.[1] In 2007, his first album, Real Talk (2005), received a nomination at the Stellar Awards and his second album, After the Music Stops (2007), was nominated at the GMA Dove Awards. In 2011, his fourth album, Rehab (2010), received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album. The following year he garnered two GMA Dove awards: Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year for Rehab: The Overdose (2011) and Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year for "Hallelujah" (2011). In 2013, Lecrae became the first hip hop artist to win the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album for his sixth album Gravity (2012).[2] In the same year the album won Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards, and a Stellar Award for Rap, Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year. In 2015, he received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for "Messengers" (2014), Artist of the Year, Rap/Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year of the year at the Dove Awards, a Stellar Award for Rap, Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year for Anomaly (2014), and became the first rapper to win a BET Award for Best Gospel Artist. In total, Lecrae has won sixteenteen awards and received an additional twenty-eight nominations.

BET Awards

The BET Awards were established in 2001 by BET to honor African Americans and other minorities in entertainment.[3] The awards are determined by a voting academy made up of one hundred fifty music and media industry experts, bloggers, and fans.[4] Lecrae has received two nominations for this award, one of which he won. This was the first time that a rapper has won the Best Gospel Artist award.[5]

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2013[6] Lecrae Best Gospel Artist Nominated
2015[7] Won

BET Hip Hop Awards

The BET Hip Hop Awards, first broadcast by BET in 2006, honor the best in hip-hop for the year.[8] The awards are determined by a voting academy made up of journalists, music industry experts, and fans.[9] Lecrae has received one nomination for this award.

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2014[10] "Nuthin'" BET Award for Best Impact Track Nominated

Billboard Music Awards

The Billboard Music Awards are sponsored by Billboard magazine and are based on consumer statistics including album and digital singles sales, radio airplay, touring, and streaming data, as well data on social interaction with music on various social media platforms.[11] These metrics are tracked year-round by Billboard and associated data partners such as Nielsen SoundScan and Next Big Sound.[11] Lecrae has received three Billboard Music Award nominations, one of which he won.

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2013[12] Gravity Top Christian Album Nominated
2015[13] Anomaly Won
Lecrae Top Christian Artist Nominated

GMA Dove Awards

A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement and excellence in the Christian music and Gospel music industries.[14][15] It was first awarded in 1969.[15] Lecrae has received twenty-four nominations for this award, of which he won seven.

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2007[16] After the Music Stops Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year Nominated
"Jesus Muzik" (featuring Trip Lee) Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
2009[17] Rebel Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year Nominated
"Joyful Noise" (Flame featuring Lecrae and John Reilly) Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
2011[18] Rehab Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year Nominated
"Background" (featuring C-Lite) Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
2012[19] Lecrae Artist of the Year Nominated
Rehab: The Overdose Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year Won
"Hallelujah" Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year Won
"Overdose" Nominated
2013[20] Lecrae Artist of the Year Nominated
Gravity Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year Won
"Tell the World" (featuring Mali Music) Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year Won
"I'm Good" (Trip Lee featuring Lecrae)Nominated
2014[21] Lecrae Artist of the Year Nominated
"Help" (Erica Campbell featuring Lecrae) Gospel Performance of the Year Nominated
"Dear Mr. Christian" (Derek Minor featuring Dee-1 and Lecrae) Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
2015[22][23] Lecrae Artist of the YearWon
Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year Nominated
"All I Need is You" Rap/Hip-Hop Song of the Year Won
"Sideways" (KB featuring Lecrae) Nominated
Anomaly Rap/Hip-Hop Album Of The Year Won
"Messengers" (featuring For King & Country) Rock/Contemporary Song Of The Year Nominated
Anomaly Recorded Music Packaging Nominated

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in the United States to honor excellence in the recording arts and sciences.[24] A panel of over one hundred fifty industry experts screen the nominations, from which the winners are determined by Academy voting members.[25] Lecrae has received five Grammy nominations, of which he won two. His win in 2013 for Best Gospel Album was the first such for a hip hop artist.[2]

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2011[26] Rehab Best Rock Gospel Album Nominated
2013[2] Gravity Best Gospel Album Won
2015[27] "All I Need Is You" Best Rap Performance Nominated
"Messengers" (featuring For King & Country) Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song Won
"Help" (Erica Campbell featuring Lecrae) Best Gospel Performance/Song Nominated

Stellar Awards

The Stellar Awards is an awards show that honor artists, writers, and other industry professionals in Gospel music, produced by Central City Productions.[28] Members of the Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy submit nominations, verify the eligibility of nominations, and vote for winners in the first ballot.[29] Starting in 2012, the second and final ballot is available to the public, who determine the final four entries for each category and decide on a winner within that category.[29][30] Lecrae has received five Stellar nominations, of which he has won three.

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2007[31] Real Talk Rap, Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year Nominated
2010[31] Rebel Nominated
2012[31] Rehab Nominated
Rehab: The Overdose Won
2014[31] Gravity Won
2015[31] Anomaly Won

Soul Train Music Awards

The Soul Train Music Awards are produced by the variety television program Soul Train. Awards are determined by a panel consisting of over five hundred individuals in the music, media, and blogging industries.[32] Lecrae has received two Soul Train nominations, one of which he won.

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2013[32] "Confessions" Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance Nominated
2014[33] "Help" (Erica Campbell featuring Lecrae) Best Gospel/Inspirational Song Won
2015[34] "All I Need Is You" Best Gospel/Inspirational Song Won

References

  1. ↑ Daniels, David (February 4, 2015). "On Faith: How Lecrae & Reach Records Went From Potato Chips To The Grammys". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Paine, Jake (February 11, 2013). "Lecrae The First Rapper To Win A Gospel Grammy Award". Hip Hop DX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  3. ↑ Schiff, Mark (May 15, 2014). "Chris Rock to host 2014 BET Awards; Drake, Jay Z, Beyonce lead nominees". AXS. Anschutz Entertainment Group. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  4. ↑ Ramirez, Erika (May 20, 2011). "BET's Stephen Hill Speaks On Trina and the '2011 BET Awards' Nominations". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  5. ↑ Funaro, Vincent (June 30, 2015). "Lecrae Becomes First Rapper to Win Best Gospel Artist BET Award". The Christian Post. The Christian Post Company. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Lecrae at the BET Awards 2013". Rapzilla. Philip Rood and Chad Horton. July 1, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  7. ↑ Solis, Steven (May 20, 2015). "Lecrae nominated for Best Gospel Artist in 2015 BET Awards". Rapzilla. Philip Rood and Chad Horton. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  8. ↑ "BET Hip Hop Awards". TV.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  9. ↑ "The BET HIP-HOP AWARDS '09 Nominees Are In ...". BET. Viacom. September 16, 2009. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  10. ↑ Daniels, David (September 6, 2014). "Lecrae's 'Nuthin' Nominated for Impact Track at BET Hip Hop Awards 2014". Rapzilla. Philip Rood and Chad Horton. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  11. 1 2 "About". Billboard Music Awards. Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  12. ↑ Patton, Steve (April 23, 2013). "Lecrae Nominated for Top Christian Album in 2013 Billboard Music Awards". Rapzilla. Philip Rood and Chad Horton. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  13. ↑ Billboard (May 17, 2015). "Billboard Music Awards 2015: See the Full Winners List". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
  14. ↑ "About". GMA Dove Awards. Gospel Music Association. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  15. 1 2 Jones, Kim. "GMA Dove Awards History". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Nominations Announced for 38th GMA Dove Awards". Christian Broadcasting Network. Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. February 20, 2007. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  17. ↑ "GMA Dove Awards Nominations 2009 Are In!". Rapzilla. Philip Rood and Chad Horton. February 20, 2009. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  18. ↑ Gospel Music Association (2011). "Gospel Music Association 42ND Annual Dove Award finalists" (PDF). New Release Tuesday. NRT Media.
  19. ↑ "Coverage Of The 2012 43rd Annual Dove Awards - 2012 Dove Award Nominees and Winners!". New Release Tuesday. NRT Media. August 27, 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  20. ↑ Jones, Kim. "2013 Dove Awards". About.com. The New York Times Company. pp. 1–3. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  21. ↑ Rood, Philip (August 13, 2014). "45th Dove Awards 2014 Nominees". Rapzilla. Philip Rood and Chad Horton. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  22. ↑ Daniels, David (August 12, 2015). "2015 Dove Awards nominees announced". Rapzilla. Philip Rood and Chad Horton. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  23. ↑ Patrick, Kris (October 19, 2015). "The 2015 DOVE AWARDS Announce Winners! View FULL LIST Here". Path Megazine. Parallel Path Entertainment. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  24. ↑ "The GRAMMY Awards". Grammy.org. National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  25. ↑ "GRAMMY Awards Voting Process". Grammy.org. National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  26. ↑ "Grammy Awards 2011: Winners and nominees for 53rd Grammy Awards". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  27. ↑ "Grammys 2015: Complete list of winners and nominee". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Publishing. February 8, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  28. ↑ "About Us". Stellar Awards. Central City Productions. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  29. 1 2 "Ballot & Voting Process". Stellar Awards. Central City Productions. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  30. ↑ "27th Annual Stellar Awards is Now Open to the Public". UGospel.com. Urban Roundup Group. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
  31. 1 2 3 4 5 Daniels, David (March 28, 2015). "Lecrae wins 2015 Stellar Award for 'Anomaly'". Rapzilla. Philip Rood and Chad Horton. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  32. 1 2 "The 2013 Soul Train Awards WINNERS!". Soul Train. October 31, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
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  34. ↑ Daniel, David (December 1, 2015). "Lecrae's historic year continues at Soul Train Awards". Rapzilla. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
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