2025 RAP ALBUM/EP OF THE YEAR | Belly | | The JUNO Awards

Belly, a Grammy-nominated rapper, songwriter, and producer, became the first signee to The Weeknd’s XO label, amassing over 7 billion streams to date. He has written hits for The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Nipsey Hussle, and Jay-Z, and received acclaim for his albums, including “See You Next Wednesday,” which garnered attention from GQ, Rolling Stone, Variety, Billboard, and included a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! His songwriting prowess is highlighted by “Blinding Lights,” The Weeknd’s track, which set records for streaming and charting, and was named the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 song of all time, surpassing Chubby Checker’s “The Twist.”