Overview
- Ryan Coogler’s Sinners received 18 nominations, with Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest following with nine.
- Bel‑Air led the television field with seven nominations.
- Michael B. Jordan is a finalist for Entertainer of the Year alongside Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar and Teyana Taylor.
- Teyana Taylor earned six individual nods spanning film, television and music.
- The NAACP added two categories this year: outstanding literary work — journalism, and outstanding editing for film or television.