Eminem nominated for awards

Beverly Hills - Pioneering "gangsta" rapper Dr Dre and his foul-mouthed protege Eminem were among the high-profile nominees for…

Beverly Hills - Pioneering "gangsta" rapper Dr Dre and his foul-mouthed protege Eminem were among the high-profile nominees for the Grammy Awards, the music industry's top prizes, organisers said in California yesterday.

Dr Dre picked up five nominations, as did Beyonce Knowles, a member of female R&B trio Destiny's Child. Eminem, whose hate-filled songs about rape and murder have polarised fans, was among the diverse field of Grammy contenders with four nominations.

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