Out and proud bisexual rapper Doechii also joins Roan and Carpenter as a contender for Best New Artist, with an additional two (and a half) nominations. She’s nominated for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album, and Kaytranada’s remix of “Alter Ego” by Doechii featuring City Girls’ JT is up for Best Remixed Recording.

Post Malone also earned seven nominations, while Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan picked up six apiece.

A look at the nominations’ unexpected and intriguing story lines, including the role of an absent Drake, the validation of André 3000’s flute music and overlooked gems.