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Teyana Taylor Scores First Grammy Nomination for ‘Escape Room

The Best R&B Album nod follows nearly two decades of work since her first record deal.

Overview

  • Taylor learned of the nomination during a skincare routine and said she cried her face mask off.
  • The Instagram video posted Nov. 11 shows her jumping on a couch and praying with family over FaceTime.
  • Escape Room is up for Best R&B Album alongside releases from GIVĒON, Coco Jones, Ledisi and Leon Thomas.
  • She reflected on nearly twenty years in the industry, describing the recognition as deeply meaningful.
  • At Elle’s Women in Hollywood event in Los Angeles on Nov. 17, she recounted the moment to People and made a Balmain-clad red-carpet appearance.