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Victoria Monét Lands Seven Grammy Nominations, Daughter Becomes Youngest Nominee

Monét's nominations, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year, come after MTV deemed it 'too early' in her career for a VMA performance.

Overview

  • Victoria Monét, known for writing music for top artists like Ariana Grande and Chloe x Halle, has received seven Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year for her song 'On My Mama'.
  • Monét's daughter, Hazel, has become the youngest Grammy nominee in history for her feature on the song 'Hollywood', which is up for st Traditional R&R&B Performance.
  • Despite her success, Monét was told by MTV that it was 'too early' in her career for her to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards, a decision that has been criticized by fans.
  • Monét's Grammy nominations come after the release of her debut full-length album, 'Jaguar II', which has been well-received.
  • Monét has expressed her excitement and gratitude for the nominations, viewing them as validation of her work and a sign of changing narratives in the music industry.