Grammy Award For Best Rap Solo Performance
The Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance was awarded from 1991 to 2011, alongside the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Previously, a single award was presented for Best Rap Performance.
In 2003, this award was split into separate awards for Best Female Rap Solo Performance and Best Male Rap Solo Performance. In 2005, it was again presented as a single award.
The award will be permanently be discontinued in 2012 due to a major overhaul of Grammy categories. From 2012, all solo and duo/group rap performances will be shifted to the revived Best Rap Performance category.
Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for works released from October a year and a half prior to September the previous year.
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