Nicki Minaj is one of several artists who have yet to win a Grammy, a fact that shocks many. The idea that one of the most successful musicians of all time—and the most commercially dominant female in hip-hop—has not yet snagged one of the industry’s biggest honors is bewildering to many. However, her losing streak might come to an end soon… and even if it doesn’t, she may at least break out of a historic tie.

Although she has never won a Grammy, Minaj is frequently nominated. She has accrued 12 chances to walk away a winner, with most of her nominations falling into the rap categories.

Minaj could end up as one of the most-nominated artists at the 2025 Grammys, as she has a wealth of eligible music. She is a likely candidate for several rap awards, and if she returns to one particular category, she could potentially break her tie with another artist with whom she has feuded in the past.

The superstar has been in the running for Best Rap Performance twice. First, she was nominated for “Moment 4 Life” alongside Drake in 2012. Four years later, she was nominated again with Drake and Lil Wayne for the joint single “Truffle Butter,” which competed in 2016.