Best R&B Album
Bigger Love — John Legend
Best R&B Song
"Better Than I Imagine" — Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Robert Glasper featuring H.E.R. and Meshell Ndegeocello)
Best Traditional R&B Performance
"Anything for You" — Ledisi
Best Progressive R&B Album
It Is What It Is — Thundercat
Best Rap Album
King's Disease — Nas