Soul Train Music Award for Best Collaboration

This page lists the winners and nominees for the Soul Train Music Award for Best Collaboration. This category was created in the 2009 ceremony and since its creation, Chris Brown is the only artist to win the award four times.

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.

2000s

Year	Artist	Song	Ref
2009
	Keri Hilson (featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo)	"Knock You Down"	^[1]
	Keyshia Cole (featuring Monica)	"Trust"
	Mario (featuring Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett)	"Break Up"
	Mary Mary (featuring Kierra "Kiki" Sheard)	"God in Me"
	Trey Songz (featuring Drake)	"Successful"

2010s

Year	Artist	Song	Ref
2010 – 2012	—
2013
	Robin Thicke (featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams)	"Blurred Lines"	^[2]
	Brandy (featuring Chris Brown)	"Put It Down"
	J. Cole (featuring Miguel)	"Power Trip"
	Alicia Keys (featuring Maxwell)	"Fire We Make"
	Miguel (featuring Kendrick Lamar)	"How Many Drinks?"
	Janelle Monáe (featuring Erykah Badu)	"Q.U.E.E.N."
	Wale (featuring Sam Dew)	"LoveHate Thing"
2014
	Chris Brown (featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga)	"Loyal"	^[3]
	Toni Braxton and Babyface	"Hurt You"
	Chris Brown (featuring Usher and Rick Ross)	"New Flame"
	Robert Glasper (featuring Jill Scott)	"Calls"
	Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake	"Love Never Felt So Good"
	Janelle Monáe (featuring Miguel)	"PrimeTime"
2015
	Omarion (featuring Jhené Aiko and Chris Brown)	"Post to Be"	^[4]
	Big Sean (featuring Drake and Kanye West)	"Blessing"
	Common and John Legend	"Glory"
	Mark Ronson (featuring Bruno Mars)	"Uptown Funk"
	Nicki Minaj (featuring Beyoncé)	"Feeling Myself"
2016
	Fat Joe and Remy Ma (featuring French Montana and Infared)	"All the Way Up"	^[5]
	Beyoncé (featuring Kendrick Lamar)	"Freedom"
	Chance the Rapper (featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz)	"No Problem"
	DJ Khaled (featuring Drake)	"For Free"
	Rihanna (featuring Drake)	"Work"
2017
	DJ Khaled (featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller)	"Wild Thoughts"	^[6]
	Jazmine Sullivan and Bryson Tiller	"Insecure"
	Mary J. Blige (featuring Kanye West)	"Love Yourself"
	Solange (featuring Sampha)	"Don't Touch My Hair"
	SZA (featuring Travis Scott)	"Love Galore"
2018
	Daniel Caesar (featuring H.E.R.)	"Best Part"	^[7]
	Bruno Mars (featuring Cardi B)	"Finesse (Remix)"
	John Legend (featuring BloodPop)	"A Good Night"
	Khalid, Ty Dolla $ign & 6lack	"OTW"
	SZA (featuring Kendrick Lamar)	"Doves in the Wind"
2019
	Chris Brown (featuring Drake)	"No Guidance"	^[8]
	Ari Lennox & J. Cole	"Shea Butter Baby"
	Beyoncé, Saint Jhn & Wizkid (featuring Blue Ivy Carter)	"Brown Skin Girl"
	Cardi B & Bruno Mars	"Please Me"
	PJ Morton (featuring JoJo)	"Say So"
	Ty Dolla $ign (featuring J. Cole)	"Purple Emoji"

2020s

Year	Artist	Song	Ref
2020
	Chris Brown and Young Thug	"Go Crazy"	^[9]
	H.E.R. (featuring YG)	"Slide"
	Ne-Yo (featuring Jeremih)	"U 2 Luv"
	Skip Marley and H.E.R.	"Slow Down"
	Summer Walker and Usher	"Come Thru"
	Usher (featuring Ella Mai)	"Don't Waste My Time"
2021
	Wizkid (featuring Tems)	"Essence"	^[10]
	Chris Brown and Young Thug (featuring Future, Lil Durk and Latto)	"Go Crazy"
	Doja Cat (featuring SZA)	"Kiss Me More"
	H.E.R. (featuring Chris Brown)	"Come Through"
	Jazmine Sullivan (featuring H.E.R.)	"Girl Like Me"
	Yung Bleu (featuring Drake)	"You're Mines Still"
2022
	Ronald Isley and The Isley Brothers (featuring Beyoncé)	"Make Me Say It Again, Girl"	^[11]
	Beyoncé (featuring Grace Jones and Tems)	"Move"
	Chris Brown (featuring Wizkid)	"Call Me Every Day"
	Diddy (featuring Bryson Tiller)	"Gotta Move On"
	Mary J. Blige (featuring DJ Khaled)	"Amazing"
	PJ Morton (featuring Stevie Wonder and Nas)	"Be Like Water"
	Queen Naija and Big Sean	"Hate Our Love"
	Tank (featuring J. Valentine)	"Slow"
2023
	Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage	"Good Good"	^[12]
	Beyoncé (featuring Kendrick Lamar)	"America Has a Problem (Remix)"
	Burna Boy (featuring 21 Savage)	"Sittin' on Top of the World"
	Flo (featuring Missy Elliott)	"Fly Girl"
	Lizzo (featuring SZA)	"Special (Remix)"
	Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage and Diddy	"Creepin' (Remix)"
	PinkPantheress and Ice Spice	"Boy's a Liar, Pt. 2"
	Summer Walker and J. Cole	"To Summer, From Cole (Audio Hug)"

References

^ Nero, Mark. "2009 Soul Train Awards". About.com. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
^ "Soul Train Awards 2013, Hosted by Anthony Anderson". BET. Archived from the original on August 29, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
^ "Centric Announces 'Soul Train Awards 2014' Nominees Including Beyoncé & Pharrell". TV by the Numbers. Tribune Media Services. October 13, 2014. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
^ "2015 Soul Train Awards Nominees Include The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé & More". The Boombox. October 16, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
^ "Erykah Badu Returns to Host the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards as Drake, Beyoncé Lead Nominations". Billboard. October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
^ "Solange, Bruno Mars Lead 2017 Soul Train Awards Nominations". Billboard. October 17, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
^ Mitchell, Gail. "2018 Soul Train Awards Exclusive: H.E.R., Bruno Mars & Cardi B Top Nominees". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
^ Mitchell, Gail. "Chris Brown, Drake, Beyoncé & Lizzo Top Nominees For 2019 Soul Train Awards: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
^ Grein, Paul. "H.E.R. & Chris Brown Lead 2020 Soul Train Awards Nominations: Here's the Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
^ "H.E.R. Is Top Nominee at 2021 Soul Train Awards; Maxwell & Ashanti to Receive Special Awards: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
^ "Beyoncé & Mary J. Blige Lead Soul Train Awards 2022 Nominations: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
^ "SZA, Usher & Summer Walker Lead 2023 Soul Train Awards Nominations: Full List". Billboard. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.

[1] Nero, Mark. "2009 Soul Train Awards". About.com. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

[2] "Soul Train Awards 2013, Hosted by Anthony Anderson". BET. Archived from the original on August 29, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2016.

[3] "Centric Announces 'Soul Train Awards 2014' Nominees Including Beyoncé & Pharrell". TV by the Numbers. Tribune Media Services. October 13, 2014. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2014.

[4] "2015 Soul Train Awards Nominees Include The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé & More". The Boombox. October 16, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2016.

[5] "Erykah Badu Returns to Host the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards as Drake, Beyoncé Lead Nominations". Billboard. October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.

[6] "Solange, Bruno Mars Lead 2017 Soul Train Awards Nominations". Billboard. October 17, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.

[7] Mitchell, Gail. "2018 Soul Train Awards Exclusive: H.E.R., Bruno Mars & Cardi B Top Nominees". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2018.

[8] Mitchell, Gail. "Chris Brown, Drake, Beyoncé & Lizzo Top Nominees For 2019 Soul Train Awards: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2019.

[9] Grein, Paul. "H.E.R. & Chris Brown Lead 2020 Soul Train Awards Nominations: Here's the Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.

[10] "H.E.R. Is Top Nominee at 2021 Soul Train Awards; Maxwell & Ashanti to Receive Special Awards: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.

[11] "Beyoncé & Mary J. Blige Lead Soul Train Awards 2022 Nominations: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved October 20, 2022.

[12] "SZA, Usher & Summer Walker Lead 2023 Soul Train Awards Nominations: Full List". Billboard. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.

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