Doechii, T.I. & Yung Miami Lead 2027 Grammys Race for Best Rap Song and Performance: Our Predictions

The article predicts which recordings could be nominated in the 2027 Grammy Awards’ three rap categories: best rap performance, best rap song and best melodic rap performance. With Kendrick Lamar, Drake and J. Cole expected to be absent as lead artists from these races, it sees room for a wider group of contenders, including Doechii, Cardi B, Yung Miami and T.I.

The predictions weigh chart success, artists’ relationships with Grammy voters and the strength of individual tracks. Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” reached No. 17 on the Hot 100, T.I.’s “Let ‘Em Know” reached No. 33, and DaBaby’s “Pop Dat Thang” peaked at No. 26; the article also highlights possibilities such as Kendrick Lamar’s featured appearance on Baby Keem’s “Good Flirts” and Dave and Tems’ “Raindance”. These are forecasts ahead of nominations, not confirmed selections.