Bisina SomtoHazel Monét, the two-year-old daughter of emerging R&B sensation Victoria Monét, has etched her name in the Grammy history, becoming the youngest nominee ever.
Hazel’s nod comes in the category of Best Traditional R&B Performance, where she is featured on her mother’s track “Hollywood,” a collaboration that also boasts the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire.
Born on February 21, 2021, Hazel Monét will be just shy of her third birthday when the 66th annual Grammy Awards take centre stage at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024.
This groundbreaking achievement surpasses the previous record held by Leah Peasall, who, as part of The Peasall Sisters, earned a Grammy nomination and win at the age of 8 for their contribution to the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, awarded Album of the Year on February 27, 2002.
DeLeon Richards previously held the record as the youngest individual Grammy nominee at 8 years and 161 days in 1985 for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female.
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The youngest solo Grammy winner remains Blue Ivy Carter, daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who, at 8 years and 322 days, shared in the Best Music Video win for “Brown Skin Girl” on March 14, 2021.
Should “Hollywood” secure the win for Best Traditional R&B Performance, Hazel Monét would not only be the youngest Grammy winner ever but also a historic recipient either as an individual or part of a group.
Hazel Monét is also credited as a co-writer for “Hollywood,” alongside her mother and the song’s producers, D’Mile and Tim Suby. However, it’s essential to highlight that the song isn’t nominated for a songwriting award.
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“Hollywood” is part of Victoria Monét’s debut studio album, “Jaguar II,” which has garnered a nomination for Best R&B Album among its seven nods. Victoria Monét herself is up for Record of the Year for “On My Mama” and Best New Artist, showcasing the family’s impressive collective talent.
Adding to the acclaim, Hazel Monét also makes a cameo in the music video for “On My Mama,” contributing to the visual representation of her mother’s musical artistry. As the Grammy Awards approach, the world eagerly awaits to see if Hazel Monét will indeed secure her place in history as the youngest Grammy winner ever.
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