NAACP Image Awards Nominations

The nominations for the NAACP Image Awards have been announced, showcasing a diverse array of talent.

Cynthia Erivo, known for her role in “Wicked,” Keke Palmer, multifaceted entertainer, Kendrick Lamar, comedian Kevin Hart, and Shannon Sharpe, former NFL star-turned-broadcaster, are all vying for the prestigious title of Entertainer of the Year.

The winners will be revealed during a live broadcast on February 22nd from the Pasadena Civic Center, available on BET and CBS. This year's event carries the theme: “Our Stories, Our Culture, Our Excellence.” While a host has yet to be confirmed, Queen Latifah has led the previous two ceremonies.

In the realm of film, “The Piano Lesson” stands out with a total of 14 nominations, which include accolades for director Malcolm Washington and cast members John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Corey Hawkins, and Skylar Aleece Smith. Competing for Outstanding Motion Picture, it faces off against “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” “Bob Marley: One Love,” “The Six Triple Eight,” and “Wicked.”

On the television front, “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” leads with nine nominations, featuring stars like Kevin Hart, Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, and Terrence Howard.

Ayo Edebiri emerges as the standout performer with five nominations, dominating the television and streaming categories. She received three nods for her role in “The Bear” (including one for directing her debut episode), a nomination for guest hosting “Saturday Night Live,” and another for Outstanding Voiceover in “Inside Out 2.”

Keke Palmer closely follows with four nominations, including Entertainer of the Year, her hosting work on “Password,” her voiceover in “The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy,” and her podcast “Baby, This is Keke Palmer.”The NAACP Image Awards have announced a diverse slate of nominees, showcasing remarkable talent across various categories.

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor stands out with multiple nominations for her work in "Nickel Boys," "Exhibiting Forgiveness," and "The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat."

Taraji P. Henson is recognized for her roles in "Fight Night," her hosting duties for the 2024 BET Awards, and her children's book "You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!)."

Colman Domingo has earned nods for "Sing Sing" and "The Madness," while Kerry Washington received nominations for "The Six Triple Eight" and "Unprisoned."

Lupita Nyong’o is nominated for her performances in "A Quiet Place: Day One" and "The Wild Robot."

Angela Bassett follows with nominations for her work on "9-1-1" and her voice role in "Orion and the Dark."

David Alan Grier is recognized for "The American Society of Magical Negroes" and "St. Denis Medical," and Sanaa Lathan has nominations for "The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat" and "Young. Wild. Free."

Cree Summer is nominated for her performances in "Abbott Elementary" and her voice roles in "Rugrats" and "The Legend of Vox Machina."

Aaron Pierre rounds out the list with nominations for "Rebel Ridge" and "Mufasa: The Lion King."

In the music sector, GloRilla leads with six nominations, including Outstanding New Artist. Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, and Usher follow closely with four nominations each. Beyoncé secured three nominations for her album "Cowboy Carter."

The nominations were revealed during a segment on CBS Mornings by singer and actress Chlöe Bailey, who herself is nominated for Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album for "Boy Bye," alongside NAACP President Derrick Johnson.

Actor Novi Brown and musician Trevor Jackson shared the nominations on YouTube.

Derrick Johnson expressed excitement about recognizing the talents that contribute to culture and societal change, stating: "These voices honor our heritage and drive true progress through their storytelling."

Scott Mills, President and CEO of BET Media Group, added that the Image Awards celebrate the brilliance and resilience of Black creatives and innovators, emphasizing the importance of these narratives in shaping culture.

The ceremony will also feature non-televised category winners at the NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors on February 21, streaming on naacpimageawards.net.

Here are some of the key nominees:

Entertainer of the Year:
- Cynthia Erivo
- Keke Palmer
- Kendrick Lamar
- Kevin Hart
- Shannon Sharpe

Outstanding Social Media Personality of the Year:
- Kai Cenat
- Keith Lee
- Raeshanda Lias
- Shirley Raines
- Tony Baker

Outstanding Motion Picture:
- "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" (Sony Pictures)
- "Bob Marley: One Love" (Paramount Pictures)
- "The Piano Lesson" (Netflix)
- "The Six Triple Eight" (Netflix)
- "Wicked" (Universal Pictures) Recognizing excellence in film, the NAACP Image Awards have unveiled their nominees for various categories.

In the category of Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, the nominees are:
- André Holland for “Exhibiting Forgiveness” from Roadside Attractions
- Colman Domingo in “Sing Sing” under A24
- John David Washington for his role in “The Piano Lesson” via Netflix
- Kingsley Ben-Adir starring in “Bob Marley: One Love” by Paramount Pictures
- Martin Lawrence in “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” from Sony Pictures

When it comes to Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, the contenders include:
- Cynthia Erivo for “Wicked” from Universal Pictures
- Kerry Washington in “The Six Triple Eight” via Netflix
- Lashana Lynch in “Bob Marley: One Love” by Paramount Pictures
- Lupita Nyong’o for “A Quiet Place: Day One” also from Paramount Pictures
- Regina King in “Shirley” from Netflix

For Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, the nominees are:
- Brian Tyree Henry for “The Fire Inside” from Amazon MGM Studios
- Corey Hawkins in “The Piano Lesson” via Netflix
- David Alan Grier for “The American Society of Magical Negroes” under Focus Features
- Denzel Washington in “Gladiator II” by Paramount Pictures
- Samuel L. Jackson for “The Piano Lesson” also from Netflix

In the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, the nominees are:
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor for “Exhibiting Forgiveness” from Roadside Attractions
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in “Nickel Boys” under Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios
- Danielle Deadwyler in “The Piano Lesson” via Netflix
- Ebony Obsidian for “The Six Triple Eight” from Netflix
- Lynn Whitfield in “Albany Road” by Faith Filmworks

The Outstanding Independent Motion Picture category features:
- “Albany Road” from Faith Filmworks
- “Exhibiting Forgiveness” by Roadside Attractions
- “Rob Peace” from Republic Pictures
- “Sing Sing” under A24
- “We Grown Now” from Sony Pictures Classics

Lastly, for Outstanding International Motion Picture, the nominees are:
- “El Lugar de la Otra” from Netflix
- “Emilia Pérez” also via Netflix The nominations for the upcoming awards ceremony showcase a diverse range of talent and creativity across various categories.

In the category of Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture, nominees include:

• Brandon Wilson for "Nickel Boys" from Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios
• Clarence Maclin in "Sing Sing" by A24
• Danielle Deadwyler for her role in "The Piano Lesson," available on Netflix
• Ebony Obsidian from "The Six Triple Eight," also on Netflix
• Ryan Destiny for "The Fire Inside," produced by Amazon MGM Studios

Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture highlights:

• "Bob Marley: One Love," a Paramount Pictures production
• "The Book of Clarence" from Sony Pictures
• "The Piano Lesson," again recognized from Netflix
• "The Six Triple Eight," which also earned a nod from Netflix
• "Wicked," brought to life by Universal Pictures

For Outstanding Animated Motion Picture, the contenders are:

• "Inside Out 2" from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
• "Kung Fu Panda 4," a production of DreamWorks Animation
• "Moana 2," again under Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
• "Piece by Piece" from Focus Features
• "The Wild Robot," produced by DreamWorks Animation

The Outstanding Character Voiceover Performance in a Motion Picture includes:

• Aaron Pierre for "Mufasa: The Lion King" from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
• Anika Noni Rose, also in "Mufasa: The Lion King"
• Ayo Edebiri for "Inside Out 2" from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
• Blue Ivy Carter in "Mufasa: The Lion King"
• Lupita Nyong’o for her role in "The Wild Robot" from DreamWorks Animation

For Outstanding Short Form (Live Action), the nominees are:

• "Chocolate with Sprinkles" from AFI
• "Definitely Not a Monster"
• "If They Took Us Back"
• "My Brother & Me" from Meowbark Films
• "Superman Doesn’t Steal"

In the Outstanding Short Form (Animated) category, one nominee stands out:

• "If(fy)" from OTB/The Hidden Hand Studios

This year’s nominations reflect a rich tapestry of storytelling and artistic expression.The NAACP Image Awards have unveiled a diverse array of nominations, showcasing exceptional talent across film and television.

In the realm of animation, contenders include:

• “Nate & John” by Unity Animation Project, LLC
• “Peanut Headz: Black History Toonz - Jackie Robinson” from Exhibit Treal Studios
• “Self” produced by Pixar Animation Studios
• “Walk in the Light” from 419 Studios

For Outstanding Breakthrough Creative in Motion Picture, nominees comprise:

• David Fortune for “Color Book” (Tribeca Studios)
• Malcolm Washington with “The Piano Lesson” (Netflix)
• Ramell Ross for “Nickel Boys” (Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios)
• Titus Kaphar’s “Exhibiting Forgiveness” (Roadside Attractions)
• Zoë Kravitz for “Blink Twice” (Amazon MGM Studios)

In the category of Outstanding Youth Performance in a Motion Picture, the nominees are:

• Anthony B. Jenkins for “The Deliverance” (Netflix)
• Blake Cameron James in “We Grown Now” (Sony Pictures Classics)
• Jeremiah Daniels for “Color Book” (Tribeca Studios)
• Percy Daggs IV in “Never Let Go” (Lionsgate)
• Skylar Aleece Smith for “The Piano Lesson” (Netflix)

Outstanding Cinematography in a Motion Picture nominations feature:

• Andrés Arochi for “Longlegs” (Neon)
• Jomo Fray with “Nickel Boys” (Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios)
• Justin Derry for “She Taught Love” (Andscape)
• Lachlan Milne in “Exhibiting Forgiveness” (Roadside Attractions)
• Rob Hardy for “The Book of Clarence” (Sony Pictures)

Turning to television and streaming, the Outstanding Comedy Series nominations include:

• “Abbott Elementary” on ABC
• “How to Die Alone” on Hulu
• “Poppa’s House” on CBS
• “The Neighborhood” on CBS
• “The Upshaws” on Netflix

For Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series, the nominees are:

• Cedric the Entertainer for “The Neighborhood” (CBS)
• Damon Wayans in “Poppa’s House” (CBS)
• David Alan Grier for “St. Denis Medical” (NBC)
• Delroy Lindo in “Unprisoned” (Hulu)

This year’s nominations reflect a rich tapestry of creativity and excellence in storytelling.Mike Epps shines in “The Upshaws” (Netflix) as a nominee for outstanding actor in a comedy series.

In the category for outstanding actress in a comedy series, Ayo Edebiri stands out for her role in “The Bear” (FX/Hulu), joined by:

• Kerry Washington in “Unprisoned” (Hulu)
• Natasha Rothwell from “How to Die Alone” (Hulu)
• Quinta Brunson of “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
• Tichina Arnold featured in “The Neighborhood” (CBS)

For outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series, the nominees include:

• Damon Wayans Jr. from “Poppa’s House” (CBS)
• Giancarlo Esposito in “The Gentlemen” (Netflix)
• Kenan Thompson from “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)
• Tyler James Williams of “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
• William Stanford Davis, also from “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

The outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series nominations are as follows:

• Danielle Pinnock from “Ghosts” (CBS)
• Ego Nwodim in “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)
• Janelle James of “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
• Sheryl Lee Ralph, also from “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
• Wanda Sykes in “The Upshaws” (Netflix)

In the outstanding drama series category, the contenders are:

• “9-1-1” (ABC)
• “Bel-Air” (Peacock)
• “Cross” (Amazon Prime Video)
• “Found” (NBC)
• “Reasonable Doubt” (Hulu)

Outstanding actor in a drama series nominations feature:

• Aldis Hodge in “Cross” (Amazon Prime Video)
• Donald Glover from “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (Amazon Prime Video)
• Harold Perrineau in “From” (MGM+)
• Jabari Banks of “Bel-Air” (Peacock)
• Michael Rainey Jr. from “Power Book II: Ghost” (Starz)

Finally, the outstanding actress in a drama series nominees include:

• Angela Bassett in “9-1-1” (ABC)
• Emayatzy Corinealdi from “Reasonable Doubt” (Hulu)
• Queen Latifah in “The Equalizer” (CBS)Shanola Hampton stars in "Found" on NBC.
  Zoe Saldaña shines in "Lioness" from Paramount+.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:
Adrian Holmes takes on "Bel-Air" (Peacock).
Cliff "Method Man" Smith appears in "Power Book II: Ghost" (Starz).
Isaiah Mustafa features in "Cross" (Amazon Prime Video).
Jacob Latimore plays a role in "The Chi" (Paramount+).
Morris Chestnut is seen in "Reasonable Doubt" (Hulu).

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:
Adjoa Andoh makes her mark in "Bridgerton" (Netflix).
Coco Jones is recognized for her role in "Bel-Air" (Peacock).
Golda Rosheuvel also from "Bridgerton" (Netflix).
Lorraine Toussaint stars in "The Equalizer" (CBS).
Lynn Whitfield appears in "The Chi" (Paramount+).

Outstanding Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie):
"Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist" on Peacock.
"Genious: MLK/X" from National Geographic.
"Griselda" is featured on Netflix.
"Rebel Ridge," another Netflix entry.
"The Madness," also from Netflix.

Outstanding Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie):
Aaron Pierre in "Rebel Ridge" (Netflix).
Colman Domingo in "The Madness" (Netflix).
Kelvin Harrison Jr. stars in "Genius: MLK/X" (National Geographic).
Kevin Hart in "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist" (Peacock).
Laurence Fishburne appears in "Clipped" (FX/Hulu).

Outstanding Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie):
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in "The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat" (Hulu/Searchlight Pictures).
Naturi Naughton in "Abducted at an HBCU: A Black Girl Missing Movie" (Lifetime).
Sanaa Lathan also stars in "The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat" (Hulu/Searchlight Pictures).

NAACP Image Awards Nominations

Sofía Vergara shines in her role for “Griselda” on Netflix.
Uzo Aduba makes an impact in “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” available on Hulu and Searchlight Pictures.

In the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Television Series, Special, or Movie:
Don Cheadle captivates viewers with “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” on Peacock.
Luke James delivers a haunting performance in “Them: The Scare” on Amazon Prime Video.
Ron Cephas Jones brings depth to “Genius: MLK/X” on National Geographic.
Samuel L. Jackson also stars in “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” on Peacock.
Terrence Howard rounds out the nominations with another role in “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” on Peacock.

For Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Television Series, Special, or Movie:
Brandy Norwood shines in “Descendants: The Rise of Red” on Disney+.
Jayme Lawson impresses in “Genius: MLK/X” on National Geographic.
Loretta Devine features in “Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love” on Lifetime.
Sanaa Lathan stars in “Young. Wild. Free.” on BET+.
Taraji P. Henson adds her talent to “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” on Peacock.

In the Outstanding News/Information Series or Special category:
“Black Men’s Summit” presented by BET Media Group makes the list.
“Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.” airs on PBS.
“Laura Coates Live” is featured on CNN.
“Newsnight with Abby Phillip” also on CNN.
“The ReidOut” can be seen on MSNBC.

Outstanding Talk Series nominations include:
“Hart to Heart” on Peacock.
“The Sherri” show in syndication.
“Tamron Hall Show” is also in syndication.
“The Jennifer Hudson Show” is part of the syndicated offerings.
Season 7 of “The Shop” is available on YouTube.

Finally, for Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition, or Game Show Series:
“Celebrity Family Feud” can be watched on ABC.
“Password” airs on NBC.
“Rhythm + Flow” is a hit on Netflix.
“The Real Housewives of Potomac” is featured on Bravo. The nominations for the NAACP Image Awards have been unveiled, showcasing a diverse range of talent and productions across multiple categories.

In the Outstanding Variety Show segment, contenders include:

• “BET Awards 2024” from BET Media Group
• “Deon Cole: OK, Mister” on Netflix
• “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…” also from Netflix
• “Katt Williams: Woke Foke” on Netflix
• The ever-popular “Saturday Night Live” airing on NBC

Moving to the Outstanding Children’s Program , the nominees feature:

• “Craig of the Creek” from Cartoon Network
• “Descendants: The Rise of Red” available on Disney+
• “Gracie’s Corner” streaming on YouTube TV
• The classic “Sesame Street” on Max
• “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” from Apple TV+

In the category of Outstanding Performance by a Youth , the nominees are:

• Caleb Elijah for his role in “Cross” on Amazon Prime Video
• Graceyn Hollingsworth from “Gracie’s Corner” on YouTube TV
• Leah Sava Jeffries starring in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” on Disney+
• Melody Hurd also in “Cross” on Amazon Prime Video
• TJ Mixson for his performance in “The Madness” on Netflix

For Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information Series , the nominees include:

• Abby Phillip for “Newsnight with Abby Phillip” on CNN
• Henry Louis Gates Jr. for “Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.” on PBS
• Jennifer Hudson in “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (syndicated)
• Joy Reid hosting “The ReidOut” on MSNBC
• Sherri Shepherd for “Sherri” (syndicated)

Lastly, in the Outstanding Host in a Reality/Competition or Variety Series , the nominees are:

• Alfonso Ribeiro for “Dancing with the Stars” on ABC
• Keke Palmer hosting “Password” on NBC
• Nick Cannon in “The Masked Singer” on FOX
• Steve Harvey for “Celebrity Family Feud” on ABC

These nominations reflect the rich tapestry of creativity and talent within the entertainment industry.Taraji P. Henson takes the spotlight for the upcoming 2024 BET Awards, showcasing a range of talent across multiple categories.

In the realm of outstanding guest performances, several notable names are in contention:
Ayo Edebiri from "Saturday Night Live" on NBC,
Cree Summer with her work on "Abbott Elementary" (ABC),
Keegan-Michael Key also from "Abbott Elementary,"
Marlon Wayans in "Bel-Air" (Peacock),
and Maya Rudolph, another standout from "Saturday Night Live."

Animated series nominations include:
"Disney Jr.'s Ariel" from Disney Jr.,
"Everybody Still Hates Chris" on Comedy Central,
"YouTube TV's Gracie's Corner,"
"Iwájú" on Disney+,
and "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur" featured on Disney Channel.

For outstanding character voiceover performance in television, contenders are:
Angela Bassett in "Orion and the Dark" on Netflix,
Cree Summer for her roles in "Rugrats" (Nickelodeon) and "The Legend of Vox Machina" (Amazon Prime Video),
Dawnn Lewis from "Star Trek: Lower Decks" (Paramount+),
and Keke Palmer in "The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy" (Amazon Prime Video).

In the category for outstanding short form series or special in reality/nonfiction/documentary, the nominees are:
"In the Margins" (PBS),
NCAA Basketball on CBS Sports,
"Roots of Resistance" (PBS),
"SC Featured" (ESPN),
and "The Prince of Death Row Records" (YouTube TV).

Additionally, for outstanding breakthrough creative in television, the nominees include:
Ayo Edebiri for "The Bear" (FX/Hulu),
Diarra Kilpatrick's "Diarra from Detroit" (BET+),
Maurice Williams' "The Madness" (Netflix),
Thembi L. Banks with "Young. Wild. Free." (BET+),
and Vince Staples for "The Vince Staples Show" (Netflix).

In the recording categories, the spotlight shines on outstanding new artists:
Doechii from Capitol Records/Top Dawg Entertainment,
Myles Smith with RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment,
and Samoht from Affective Music.Shaboozey, represented by American Dogwood/Empire, and Tyla from Epic Records, are among the nominees this year.

In the category of Outstanding Male Artist, the competition includes:

• Chris Brown, RCA Records/Chris Brown Entertainment
• J. Cole, Dreamville/Interscope Records
• Kendrick Lamar, PGLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records
• October London, Death Row Records/Gamma
• Usher, Mega/Gamma

For Outstanding Female Artist, the nominees feature:

• Beyoncé, Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment LLC
• Coco Jones, Def Jam Recordings
• Doechii, Capitol Records/Top Dawg Entertainment
• GloRilla, Collective Music Group/Interscope Records
• H.E.R., RCA Records

The Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album category includes:

• “Heart of a Human” by Doe, Life Room Label/RCA Inspiration
• “Live Breathe Fight” by Tamela Mann, Tillymann Music Group
• “Still Karen” by Karen Clark Sheard, Karew Records/Motown Gospel
• “Sunny Days” by Yolanda Adams, Epic Records
• “The Maverick Way Reimagined” by Maverick City Music, Tribl Records

Nominations for Outstanding International Song feature:

• “Close” by Skip Marley, Def Jam Recordings
• “Hmmm” by Chris Brown featuring Davido, RCA Records/Chris Brown Entertainment
• “Jump” by Tyla, Epic Records
• “Love Me Jeje” by Tems, RCA Records/Since ‘93
• “Piece of My Heart” by Wizkid featuring Brent Faiyaz, RCA Records/Sony Music International/Starboy Entertainment

In the Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album category, the nominees are:

• “Alright” by Victoria Monét, RCA Records/Lovett Music
• “Alter Ego (Alternate Version)” by Doechii and JT, Capitol Records/Top Dawg Entertainment
• “Boy Bye” by Chlöe Bailey, Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment LLC
• “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar, PGLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records
• “Yeah Glo!” by GloRilla, Collective Music Group/Interscope Records

Lastly, the nominations for Outstanding Album are yet to be announced.Nominations have been announced for this year's NAACP Image Awards, showcasing an impressive lineup of talent across various categories.

In the realm of music, the following tracks are vying for the title of Outstanding Hip Hop Song:
- “Alligator Bites Never Heal” by Doechii
- “Cape Town to Cairo” from PJ Morton
- Usher's “Coming Home”
- “Cowboy Carter” by Beyoncé
- “Glorious” performed by GloRilla

Moving on to Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album, nominees include:
- “Bob Marley: One Love (Soundtrack)”
- “Genius: MLK/X (Songs from the Original Series)”
- “Reasonable Doubt (Season 2) (Original Soundtrack)”
- “The Book of Clarence (The Motion Picture Soundtrack)”
- “Wicked: The Soundtrack”

For Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song, the contenders are:
- “Church Doors” by Yolanda Adams
- “Do It Anyway” from Tasha Cobbs Leonard
- “God Problems (Not by Power)” featuring Maverick City Music and Miles Minnick
- Major.'s “I Prayed for You (Said a Prayer)”
- “Working for Me” by Tamela Mann

In the Outstanding Jazz Album category, nominees include:
- “Creole Orchestra” by Etienne Charles
- “Epic Cool” from Kirk Whalum
- “Javon & Nikki Go to the Movies” by Javon Jackson and Nikki Giovanni
- “On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute” by Matthew Whitaker
- “Portrait” by Samara Joy

Lastly, for Outstanding Soul/R&B Song, the following tracks are nominated:
- “16 Carriages” by Beyoncé
- “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” performed by Coco Jones. “i found you” by PJ Morton (Morton Records/Empire)

“residuals” by Chris Brown (RCA Records/Chris Brown Entertainment)

“saturn” by SZA (RCA Records/Top Dawg Entertainment)

Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song

“Mamushi” by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Yuki Chiba (Hot Girl Productions LLC/Warner Music Group)

“Murdergram Deux” by LL Cool J featuring Eminem (Def Jam Recordings)

“Noid” by Tyler, the Creator (Columbia Records)

“Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar (PGLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records)

“Yeah Glo!” by GloRilla (Collective Music Group/Interscope Records)

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)

Adam Blackstone & Fantasia – “Summertime” (Bassic Black Entertainment Records/Anderson Music Group/Empire)

Leela James featuring Kenyon Dixon – “Watcha Done Now” (Shesangz Music, Inc. under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (US) LLC)

Maverick City Music featuring Miles Minnick – “God Problems (Not By Power)” (Tribl Records)

Muni Long & Mariah Carey – “Made for Me” (Supergiant Records/Def Jam Recordings)

Sounds of Blackness featuring Jamecia Bennett & Buddy McLain – “Thankful” (McLain Music, LLC)

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)

Flo & GloRilla – “In My Bag” (Island Records)

GloRilla featuring Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, Kierra Sheard, Chandler Moore – “Rain Down On Me” (Collective Music Group/Interscope Records)

Usher & Burna Boy – “Coming Home” (Mega/Gamma)

Victoria Monét featuring Usher – “SOS (Sex On Sight)” (RCA Records/Lovett Music)

Wizkid featuring Brent Faiyaz – “Piece of My Heart” (RCA Records/Lovett Music)

Outstanding Original Score for Television/Motion Picture“Challengers (Original Score)” - Milan Records
“Dune: Part Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” - WaterTower Music
“Star Wars: The Acolyte (Original Soundtrack)” - Walt Disney Records
“The American Society of Magical Negroes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” - Back Lot Music
“The Book of Clarence (Original Motion Picture Score)” - Milan Records

Documentary Categories

Outstanding Documentary (Film)
“Daughters” - Netflix
“Frida” - Amazon MGM Studios
“King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones” - Freestyle Digital Media
“Luther: Never Too Much” - Sony Music Entertainment/Sony Music Publishing/CNN Films
“The Greatest Night in Pop” - Netflix

Outstanding Documentary (Television)
“Black Barbie: A Documentary” - Netflix
“Black Twitter: A People’s History” - Hulu
“Gospel” - PBS
“Simone Biles Rising” - Netflix
“Sprint” - Netflix

Outstanding Short Form Documentary (Film)
“Camille A. Brown: Giant Steps” - American Masters and Firelight Media
“Danielle Scott: Ancestral Call” - American Masters and Firelight Media
“How to Sue the Klan”
“Judging Juries”
“Silent Killer” - Kaila Love Jones Films

Writing Categories

Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Ashley Nicole Black - “Shrinking” - “Changing Patterns” (Apple TV+)
Brittani Nichols - “Abbott Elementary” - “Breakup” (ABC)
Crystal Jenkins - “No Good Deed” - “Letters of Intent” (Netflix)
Diarra Kilpatrick - “Diarra from Detroit” - “Chasing Ghosts” (BET+)
Jordan Temple - “Abbott Elementary” - “Smoking” (ABC)

Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Azia Squire - “Bridgerton” - “Tick Tock” (Netflix)

NAACP Image Awards 2024 Nominations

Ben Watkins has made waves with his work on “Cross” from the series "Hero Complex," available on Amazon Prime Video.
Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover's collaboration in “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” shines with the episode titled "First Date," also on Amazon Prime Video.
Geetika Lizardi's contribution to “Bridgerton” with the episode "Joining of Hands" is available on Netflix.
Lauren Gamble’s writing in the same series features the episode "Old Friends," which is also on Netflix.

In the category for outstanding writing in a television movie or special:
Brandon Espy and Carl Reid's "Mr. Crocket" can be viewed on Hulu.
Bree West and Chazitear collaborated on “A Wesley South African Christmas,” which is featured on BET+.
Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, and Themba L. Banks worked on “Young. Wild. Free.”, accessible through BET+.
Rudy Mancuso and Dan Lagana present “Música,” available on Amazon Prime Video.
Tina Mabry, Gina Prince-Bythewood, and Cee Marcellus crafted “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat,” found on Hulu and Searchlight Pictures.

For outstanding writing in a motion picture:
Barry Jenkins’ poignant work in “The Fire Inside” is part of Amazon MGM Studios.
Ramell Ross and Joslyn Barnes have created “Nickel Boys,” also from Orion Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios.
Steve McQueen's film “Blitz” is presented by Apple Original Films.
Titus Kaphar’s “Exhibiting Forgiveness” is released through Roadside Attractions.
Virgil Williams and Malcolm Washington contributed to “The Piano Lesson,” available on Netflix.

In directing categories, Ayo Edebiri stands out for her direction in the comedy series "The Bear," particularly the episode "Napkins," featured on FX/Hulu.
Bentley Kyle Evans directed "Mind Your Business," with the episode "The Reunion" on Bounce TV.
Robbie Countryman’s work on “The Upshaws” includes the episode “Ain’t Broke,” available on Netflix.
Tiffany Johnson's episode “Trust No One” from "How to Die Alone" is available on Hulu.
William Smith directed “The Vince Staples Show,” specifically the episode "Brown Family," which can be streamed on Netflix.

The nominations reflect a diverse range of talent and creativity across various platforms.Carl Franklin helms the gripping series "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" with the episode titled “Blame It on the Rain” for Netflix.
Marta Cunningham brings her talent to "Genius: MLK/X," showcasing two powerful episodes, “Protect Us” and “Who We Are” on National Geographic.
Paris Barclay contributes to "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" with the memorable “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” also for Netflix.
Rapman captivates audiences with “Supacell,” a Netflix original.

In the category for Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie, Documentary, or Special:
Kelley Kali presents "Kemba" on BET+,
Marcelo Gama directs the "Bet Awards 2024" for BET Media Group,
Shanta Fripp leads "Black Men’s Summit," another production from BET Media Group,
Thembi L. Banks is at the helm for "Young. Wild. Free" on BET+,
Tina Mab