LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a groundbreaking moment for the music industry, Hazel Monet, the two-year-old daughter of emerging pop and R&B sensation Victoria Monet, has etched her name in the record books as the youngest-ever Grammy nominee.
Hazel, alongside the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire, has been nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance as a featured artist on her mother's track 'Hollywood', becoming a symbol of musical precocity.
Hazel Monet sets records on the Grammy stage
Born on February 21, 2021, Hazel Monet will still be just shy of her third birthday when the 66th Annual Grammy Awards take center stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024.
The previous record-holder for the youngest Grammy nominee and winner was Leah Peasall of The Peasall Sisters, who, at the age of eight, contributed to the award-winning soundtrack of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' in 2002.
Before Hazel's historic nomination, DeLeon Richards held the record as the youngest solo nominee at eight years and 161 days in 1985.
However, according to Billboard.com, the youngest individual Grammy winner remains Blue Ivy Carter, daughter of Beyonce and Jay-Z, who clinched the award for Best Music Video at the age of eight years and 322 days.
Who is Hazel Monet's dad?
Hazel Monet's father, John Gaines, is a prominent figure in the fitness industry, recognized not only for his professional accomplishments but also for his romantic involvement with the pop and R&B sensation Victoria Monet.
As the founder of Gains By Gaines Fitness, Gaines has solidified his position as a fitness model and trainer, providing personalized programs to assist individuals in achieving their fitness aspirations.
If 'Hollywood' secures the accolade for Best Traditional R&B Performance, Hazel will not only hold the title for the youngest nominee but will also become the youngest Grammy winner in history, whether as part of a group, duo, or an individual.
In a surprising twist, Hazel is also credited as a co-writer for 'Hollywood', along with her mother and the song's producers, D’Mile and Tim Suby. Despite this achievement, the song is not nominated for a songwriting award.
How many nominations does Victoria Monet have for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards?
'Hollywood' is featured on Victoria Monet's debut studio album, 'Jaguar II', which itself has earned a nomination for Best R&B Album, among the seven she has received this year.
Additionally, Victoria is in the race for Record of the Year with 'On My Mama' and the coveted Best New Artist award. Her daughter, Hazel Monet, also makes a charming appearance in the music video for 'On My Mama'.
As the Monet family continues to make waves in the music industry, all eyes are on the upcoming Grammy Awards to witness whether Hazel will indeed make history as the youngest-ever Grammy winner.
Internet reacts as Hazel Monet becomes youngest Grammy nominee in history
Soon after Victoria Monet's two-year-old daughter, Hazel Monet, was declared the youngest-ever Grammy nominee, netizens flocked to share their perspectives.
One wrote, "OMG THIS IS INSANE!?!? A 2 YEAR OLD ABOUT TO GET A GRAMMY BEFORE ME," while another added, "THAT IS SO ICONIC WTF."
"Oh this is incredible … oh y’all in her category should pack your bags… she’s so cutee," wrote a person.
Someone else praised Hazel, writing, "Cute baby young Talent."
