The 2021 NAACP Image Awards will simulcast across all ViacomCBS Networks including BET, CBS and MTV on Saturday, March 27th at 8:00 PM ET. Below are a list of the nominees for Outstanding Album, Outstanding New Artist, Outstanding Male Artist and Outstanding Female Artist. For additional categories visit the NAACP Image Awards’ official website.

Outstanding Album
Alicia
Alicia Keys

b7
Brandy

Bigger Love
John Legend

Chilombo
Jhené Aiko

The Wild Card
LEDISI

Outstanding New Artist
Chika
Doja Cat
D Smoke
Giveon
Skip Marley

Outstanding Male Artist
Big Sean
Black Thought
Charlie Wilson
Drake
John Legend

Outstanding Female Artist
Beyoncé
H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan
Ledisi
Alicia Keys

The 52nd NAACP Image Awards honors the accomplishments of BIPOC artists across TV, music, film and literature.