Biography
"You are only as beautiful as the many beautiful things you do for others without expectation."
- Born Dec. 1, 1985, in Kansas City, Kan.
- Janelle Monaé's debut album, The ArchAndroid, peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard 200. It spawned the single "Tightrope," her first hit song.
- Monaé earned her first GRAMMY nomination for 2008 for Best R&B Performance for "Many Moons" from her 2008 EP, Metropolis, Suite I: The Chase. Monaé performed a medley with Bruno Mars and B.o.B. at the 53rd GRAMMY Awards in 2011, her GRAMMY stage debut.
- In 2014 Monaé appeared on "Sesame Street" as a way to thank her mother for raising her.
- Monaé performed at the AltaMed Power Up Gala in 2016 to raise money for healthcare for women and girls. She also performed at the #JusticeForFlint event, which raised $156,000 for Flint, Mich., after its water was found to be contaminated.
All Grammy Awards and
Nominations for Janelle Monae
| Year | Award | Artists | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Best Urban Contemporary Album | Janelle Monae | The Age Of Pleasure |
| 2024 | Album Of The Year | Janelle Monae | The Age Of Pleasure |
| 2019 | Best Music Video, Short Form | Janelle Monae | PYNK |
| 2019 | Album Of The Year | Janelle Monae | Dirty Computer |
| 2013 | Album Of The Year | Fun. | Some Nights |
| 2013 | Best Pop Duo/Group Performance | Fun., Janelle Monae | We Are Young |
| 2013 | Record Of The Year | Fun., Janelle Monae | We Are Young |
| 2011 | Best Urban/Alternative Performance | Janelle Monae, Antwon "Big Boi" Patton | Tightrope |
| 2011 | Best Contemporary R&B Album | Janelle Monae | The ArchAndroid |
| 2009 | Best Urban/Alternative Performance | Janelle Monae | Many Moons |
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