• Best Alternative Music Album
"Fetch the Bolt Cutters," Fiona Apple
• Best Traditional R&B Performance
"Anything For You," Ledisi
• Best R&B Song
"Better Than I Imagine," Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello and Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Robert Glasper featuring H.E.R. and Meshell Ndegeocello)
• Best Progressive R&B Album
"It Is What It Is," Thundercat
• Best R&B Album
"Bigger Love," John Legend
• Song of the Year
"I Can't Breathe," Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas, songwriters (H.E.R.)
• Best New Artist
Megan Thee Stallion
• Best Pop Solo Performance
Watermelon Sugar," Harry Styles
• Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
"Rain on Me," Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
• Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
"American Standard," James Taylor