Cardi B, Don Lemon, Michelle Obama

H.E.R. & Ty Dolla $ign – “Come Through” (RCA Records)

The NAACP Image Awards night 2 of the virtual pre-show was a star-studded event with big wins for Cardi B, Don Lemon, SZA, Michelle Obama, and Kendrick Lamar. Cardi B took home three Image Awards, including outstanding female artist and outstanding album for “Am I the Drama?” Her track “ErrTime” also won for outstanding hip-hop/rap song. This was a significant win for Cardi B, who previously only had one Image Award.

Don Lemon, the veteran journalist, won two trophies for his talk show, “The Don Lemon Show.” Lemon’s show, along with Michelle Obama’s podcast “IMO,” co-hosted with her brother Craig Robinson, won four awards in total. Kendrick Lamar, who was also a big winner on the first night, continued his winning streak by taking home prizes for outstanding male artist and sharing the music video/visual album award with SZA for “Luther.”

Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” also had a successful night, winning awards for outstanding soundtrack and original score. The vampire thriller, with 18 nominations, is the most-nominated project at this year’s Image Awards. The ceremony will air live on Saturday, Feb. 28, with Deon Cole returning as host.

Special honorees for this year’s NAACP Image Awards include Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, and Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant. Viola Davis will receive the Chairman’s Award, Colman Domingo the President’s Award, A$AP Rocky the Vanguard Award for fashion, and Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant the Mildred Bond Roxborough Social Justice Impact Award.

The full list of winners from night two includes outstanding music video/visual album for Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s “Luther,” outstanding new artist for Monaleo, outstanding female artist for Cardi B, outstanding male artist for Kendrick Lamar, outstanding hip-hop/rap song for Cardi B’s “ErrTime,” outstanding soundtrack/compilation album for the “Sinners” original motion picture soundtrack, outstanding international song for Tyla’s “Is It,” outstanding jazz album for Terri Lyne Carrington & Christie Dashiell’s “We Insist! 2025,” outstanding gospel/christian song for Kirk Franklin’s “Do it Again,” outstanding gospel/christian album for Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s “Tasha,” outstanding duo, group, or collaboration (traditional) for 803Fresh feat. Fantasia’s “Boots on the Ground Remix,” and outstanding duo, group, or collaboration (contemporary) for Chris Brown feat. H.E.R. & Ty Dolla $ign’s “Come Through.”

Overall, the NAACP Image Awards night 2 of the virtual pre-show was a celebration of talent and diversity in the entertainment industry, honoring the achievements of some of the most talented artists and creators in the business. the existing article structure.

Bryson Tiller and Usher recently collaborated on a remix of their hit song “It Depends,” released under RCA Records and Chris Brown Entertainment. The remix brings a fresh twist to the original track, showcasing the unique vocal styles of both artists and their ability to create a captivating blend of R&B and hip-hop.

In other news, the NAACP Image Awards celebrated its 57th edition with a virtual event that kicked off on Monday. The event saw Michelle Obama and Kendrick Lamar taking home early prizes for their outstanding contributions. Obama’s book, “The Look,” which delves into her style evolution post-White House, won the award for outstanding literary work in biography/autobiography. On the other hand, Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance was recognized as outstanding short-form series or special – reality/nonfiction/documentary.

The virtual pre-show ceremony, hosted by Angel “ThatChickAngel” Laketa Moore and Khleo Thomas, focused on literary categories and digital content creators. The event marked the first time the NAACP Image Awards included gaming, with Berlin Edmond Jr., known as Berleezy, winning the top prize in this category.

The event showcased a diverse range of winners across various literary categories, including biography/autobiography, non-fiction, instructional, journalism, debut author, fiction, poetry, children’s literature, youth/teens, and graphic novels. The winners represented a mix of established authors and debut talents, highlighting the rich diversity and creativity within the literary world.

As the NAACP Image Awards continue to unfold over the next two nights, audiences can expect to see more talented artists and creators recognized for their outstanding contributions across film, television, music, literature, and podcasts. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from this prestigious event celebrating excellence in Black entertainment and culture.