West leads with 10 Grammy nominations

PRODUCER-turned-rapper Kanye West collected a leading 10 Grammy nominations yesterday, including album of the year for The College Dropout, which avoided boasting of sex, money and crime in favour of rhymes about everyday life.

West leads with 10 Grammy nominations

The performer, who isn't afraid to sing his own praises after claiming he was "definitely robbed" when he picked up no trophies at the American Music Awards, also had a nomination for best new artist and shared a songwriting bid for song of the year with Jesus Walks.

Usher and Alicia Keys followed West with eight nominations each, including album of the year for Keys' The Diary of Alicia Keys and Usher's Confessions.

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