The Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance was one of the first two categories that were added to the Grammys. Categories that were awarded and later discontinued were Best Female Rap Solo Performance, Best Male Rap Solo Performance. The current categories that are awarded in the Rap field are:
- Best Rap Album - The Grammy Award for Best Rap Album has been handed out since 1996. Eminem is the biggest winner in this category with 4 awards to his credit, followed closely by Kanye West who has won the award three times.
- Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group - The Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group has been handed out since 1991. This category has been awarded alongside the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance.
- Best Rap Solo Performance - The Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance was handed out from 1991 to 2002. Before the introduction of this category a single award was presented for Best Rap Performance.
- Best Rap Song - The Award for Best Rap Song was first introduced at the Grammys in 2004. It is an award given to the writer(s) of the lyrics and music for the song. Kanye West is the most awarded artist in this category with 4 wins.
- Best Rap, Sung Collaboration - The Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration has been handed out at the Grammys since 2002. Jay-Z is the biggest winner in this category with 4 wins. Rapper Kanye west is the most nominated with 8 nominations and 2 wins.