54th Grammy Award Show has treats for hip hop heads

The 54^th Grammy Awards will hit the airwaves February 12^th at the Staples Center in LA. This year’s festival represents the new age in music as many hip hop and R&B artists are nominated. In addition LL Cool J has been announced as the host (which is significant because the Grammys hasn't had an official host in seven years) and Drake as one of the presenters the performances include Rihanna, Adele, Katy Perry and Bruno Mars. Paul McCartney is set to receive Person on the Year Award.

Notable Nominations after the jump

Record of the year:

Adele – Rolling in the deep

Bruno Mars – Grenade

Album of the Year:

Rihanna – Loud

Bruno Mars – Doo-Waps and Hooligans

Adele – 21

Lady Gaga – Born this way

Song of the Year:

Kanye West – All of The Lights

Bruno Mars – Grenade

Rolling in the Deep – Adele

Best New Artist:

J.Cole

Nicki Minaj

Lifetime Achievement:

Diana Ross

Trustees Award:

Steve Jobs