{
  "id": 19399038,
  "title": "Jill Scott & Kehlani Face Off In Crowded R&B Album Category at 2027 Grammys: Our Predictions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/jill-scott-kehlani-face-off-in-crowded-r-b-album-category-at-2027",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T21:31:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2027-grammys-nominations-predictions-rb-album-jill-scott-1236378519/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the 2027 Grammys, R&B icon Jill Scott is predicted to emerge as the frontrunner in the best R&B album category, following her successful and critically acclaimed album, her first in 11 years. Scott's project has been chart-topping on several Billboard charts, spawning top hits and multiple awards. She has been actively visible this year, even reprising her role in Why Did I Get Married Again?\n\nKehlani, who previously won awards for her collaborations, is closely competing with Scott for a nomination. Her self-titled album reached the Top 4 on the Billboard 200 and topped the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Featuring collaborations with established artists like Brandy and Missy Elliott, Kehlani's album also produced a hit single, \"Shoulda Never,\" which reached No. 10 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay.\n\nOther new contenders for the best R&B album award include Masego, The Womack Sisters, and Kenyon Dixon. Masego's return with Fix Your Face has garnered attention from R&B enthusiasts, while The Womack Sisters, descendants of iconic musicians, could also be in the running for their self-titled debut album. Kenyon Dixon's debut album may also find favor among jurors. The competition is stiff, but Scott and Kehlani are the top favorites to emerge victorious.",
  "summary": "A Philly v. Oakland showdown is brewing.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jill Scott predicted to win best R&B album at 2027 Grammys.",
    "Kehlani competing fiercely with Scott for nomination.",
    "Masego, The Womack Sisters, and Kenyon Dixon also contenders."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}