Cardi B, A$AP Rocky and Don Toliver Lead Early 2027 Grammy Rap Album Predictions

Nov 11, 2026 | 12:40 AM

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The race for Best Rap Album at the 2027 Grammy Awards is taking shape, with Cardi B, A$AP Rocky and Don Toliver among the leading potential nominees.

Ahead of the November 16 nominations announcement, early Grammy predictions have identified Cardi B’s Am I the Drama? as a strong contender. The album topped the Billboard 200 and followed her Grammy-winning debut, Invasion of Privacy, which earned Best Rap Album in 2019.

Don Toliver is also attracting attention with Octane, while A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb marked his return to the top of the Billboard 200 after more than a decade.

Other artists in the conversation include Baby Keem with Ca$ino and Rapsody with God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops. Projects from Nas and DJ Premier, Busta Rhymes and J Dilla, and De La Soul could also enter the competition.

The final nominees have not yet been confirmed. The Recording Academy will announce nominations on November 16, 2026, with the 69th Grammy Awards scheduled for February 7, 2027.