NickelodeonDJ Khaled and Kendrick Lamar are among this year’s Nickelodeon 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards nominees in the music category.
They’ll battle each other, along with Bruno Mars, pop singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran and “Despacito” singer Luis Fonsi, for Favorite Male Artist.
Kendrick and Khaled are also up against one another for Favorite Song, with Kendrick’s “HUMBLE.” and Khaled’s “I’m The One” vying for a coveted orange blimp trophy in that category.
Their competition also includes Bruno Mars’ “That’s What I Like.”
Beyoncé is up for the Favorite Female Artist award, squaring off against Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, Pink, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift.
Khalid and Cardi B are also both nominated for Favorite Breakout Artist. In addition, brother duo Ayo & Teo have been nominated for Favorite Musical YouTube Creator.
Starting now, in a new four-week voting wave, fans can vote for their favorite stars on Nickelodeon’s website using special Kids Choice Award hashtags.
The 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards, hosted by WWE superstar John Cena, airs live on Saturday, March 24 at 8 p.m. on Nickelodeon.
Here are the music nominees:
Favorite Music Group
Coldplay
Fifth Harmony
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
The Chainsmokers
Twenty One Pilots
Favorite Male Artist
Bruno Mars
DJ Khaled
Ed Sheeran
Luis Fonsi
Kendrick Lamar
Shawn Mendes
Favorite Female Artist
Beyoncé
Demi Lovato
Katy Perry
P!NK
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift
Favorite Song
“Despacito (Remix)” – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, featuring Justin Bieber
“HUMBLE.” – Kendrick Lamar
“I’m The One” – DJ Khaled, featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne
“It Ain’t Me” – Selena Gomez & KYGO
“Look What You Made Me Do” – Taylor Swift
“Shape Of You” – Ed Sheeran
“That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
“Thunder” – Imagine Dragons
Favorite Breakout Artist
Alessia Cara
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Harry Styles
Khalid
Noah Cyrus
Favorite Global Music Star
Black Coffee (Africa)
BTS (Asia)
Lorde (Australia/New Zealand)
Maluma (South America)
Taylor Swift (North America)
The Vamps (UK)
Zara Larsson (Europe)
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