Drake broke a 32-year record for this year’s American Music Award Nomination, the academy announced on Monday morning.
The Toronto rapper’s latest release, Views, has somehow beaten Michael Jackson’s Thriller with 11 award considerations, which is puzzling considering critics were underwhelmed with Drizzy’s 20-track album.
.@Drake sets a new #AMAs record for most noms in a single year with 13, surpassing Michael Jackson’s previous record of 11 noms in 1984! pic.twitter.com/7J0DcdXe4i
— AMAs (@AMAs) October 10, 2016
He’s been nominated for Artist of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, and Favorite Male Artist, and a host of others.
Rihanna comes in second with seven nominations of her own.
Beginning today, people can vote for the awards before they close on Thursday, November 17. The show takes place live at 8pm on November 20 from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.