Some artists collect Grammy nominations like concert wristbands — then leave empty-handed every February. These heartbreak totals define famous artists who never won a Grammy on awards night.

Snoop Dogg earned roughly 16 official nominations from Nuthin but a G Thang through To Pimp a Butterfly — and zero wins through the 2025 ceremony. He publicly blasted the Academy after repeated snubs.

Katy Perry received 13 competitive nominations including Album of the Year for Teenage Dream and Record of the Year for Firework — all losses. She remains pop's most cited Grammy snub through 2025.

Björk received 16 nominations — nine in Best Alternative Music Album alone — without a single win. Her Polar Music Prize and Brit Awards prove critics love her even when Grammy voters do not.

Nicki Minaj earned 12 nominations from Best New Artist and Pink Friday through 2024's Barbie World — all losses. She received zero nods at the 2025 Grammys despite a record-breaking tour year.