Can a mixtape win Grammy?

Yes, a mixtape can win a Grammy. In fact, there have been several instances where mixtapes have won Grammy Awards in various categories. Here are a few examples:

1. Best Rap Album:

- 2008: "Tha Carter III" by Lil Wayne (Initially released as a mixtape before its official release as an album)

- 2011: "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" by Kanye West (Originally started as a mixtape before becoming an album)

2. Best Urban Contemporary Album:

- 2015: "Beyoncé" by Beyoncé (Initially released as a surprise visual album, similar to a mixtape format)

3. Best Rap Performance:

- 2016: "No Church in the Wild" by Jay-Z and Kanye West (Originally released as a track on the mixtape "Watch the Throne")

4. Best Rap Song:

- 2004: "Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z (Initially released on Beyoncé's mixtape "Speak My Mind")

These examples demonstrate that mixtapes can be recognized and honored by the Grammy Awards, even though they may not follow the traditional structure or format of a studio album.