Best Rap Song ContendersBest Rap Song
“Lotus Flower Bomb” (Wale featuring Miguel), O. Akintimehin, S. Joseph Dew, Jerrin Howard, Walker Johnson & M. Jontel Pimentel, songwriters
“Mercy” (Kanye West featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz), Sean Anderson, Denzie Beagle, Tauheed Epps, Winston Riley, Stephan Taft, James Thomas, Terrence Thornton, Kanye West & Reggie Williams
“The Motto” (Drake & Lil Wayne), Dwayne Carter & Aubrey Graham
“Ni**as In Paris (Jay-Z & Kanye West), Shawn Carter, Mike Dean, W.A. Donaldson, Chauncey Hollis & Kanye West
“No Lie (2 Chainz featuring Drake), Tauheed Epps, Aubrey Drake Graham & Michael Williams
Alternates:
“Beez In The Trap” (Nicki Minaj featuring 2 Chainz), T. Epps, M. Jordan & O. Maraj
“Rack City” (Tyga), Dijon McFarlane & Michael Stevenson
“Young, Wild & Free” (Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa featuring Bruno Mars), C. Broadus, C. Brown, P. Hernandez, P. Lawrence, A. Levine, & C. Thomaz, songwriters
