{{Short description|American music executive (born 1983)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2026}} {{Infobox person | name = Steve Carless | image = Music Executive Steve Carless.jpg | birth_name = | caption = Carless in 2023 | education = Kean University | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|1|31}} | birth_place = Roselle, New Jersey, U.S. | occupation = {{flatlist | * Record executive * A&R representative * songwriter * businessman }} | children = | other_names = "Steve-O" | years_active = 2004–present | label_name = {{Flat list | * Island * Def Jam * Atlantic * Republic * Uptown * Warner * Defiant Records }} | website = {{URL|defiantxrecords.com/}} }}
'''Steven Pierre Carless''' (born January 31, 1983), also known as "'''Steve-O'''", is an American record executive, talent manager, tech advisor, philanthropist and entrepreneur. He is best known for working with Beyoncé, Polo G and Nipsey Hussle.<ref name="nytimesalbum">{{cite news |last=Caramanica |first=Jon |date=19 August 2020 |title=How Much Is an Album Worth in 2020: $3.49? $77? $1,000? Maybe $0 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/19/arts/music/albums-price.html |work=The New York Times}}</ref> In 2020, the duo received two Grammy Awards for the songs "Racks in the Middle" featuring Roddy Ricch and "Higher" with DJ Khaled.<ref name="40under40">{{cite magazine |author=Billboard Staff |date=5 November 2020 |title=40 Under 40: Billboard reveals 2020 List of Young Executives Pushing the Industry Forward |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9477675/billboard-40-under-40-list-2020-executives/ |magazine=Billboard}}</ref><ref name="powerplayer">{{cite magazine |author=Billboard Staff |date=12 November 2020 |title=Revealed: Billboard's 2020 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players -- In A Year of Activism |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9481918/billboard-rb-hip-hop-power-players-list-2020/ |magazine=Billboard}}</ref>
He was previously an A&R executive and Executive Vice President for Republic Records, Senior Vice President of A&R and Artist Relations for Universal Music Group, Vice President of A&R for Def Jam Recordings, co-founder of Marathon Agency, and the founder of the Steven Carless Company.<ref name="schiller">{{cite magazine |last=Schiller |first=Rebecca |date=18 October 2019 |title=Steve Carless On Keeping Nipsey Hussle's Legacy Alive: 'His Currency Is Inspiration' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/steve-carless-video-interview-nipsey-hussle-8533509/ |magazine=Billboard}}</ref><ref name="djbooth">{{cite news |last=Chesman |first=Donna-Claire |date=10 January 2019 |title=Veteran Record Executive Steve Carless: 'Quantity is the Business. Quality is the Legacy' |url=https://djbooth.net/features/2019-01-10-steve-carless-on-quantity-versus-quality-debate |work=DJ Booth}}</ref> Carless was recognized in ''Billboard'' magazine's 40 Under 40 for 2020, as well as its Hip Hop Players Power List that same year, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.<ref name="40under40" /><ref name="powerplayer" /><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/p/rb-hip-hop-power-players-2024-list/ |title=R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players: Billboard's 2024 List Revealed |magazine=Billboard }}</ref>
In December 2021, Carless was appointed President of A&R at Warner Records.<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Dan Rys |title=Warner Records Names Steve Carless President of A&R |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/warner-records-steve-carless-president-ar/ |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> Also credited as Head of A&R, Associated Labels and Black Music.
In 2023 Carless founded and launched Defiant Records in partnership with Warner Records<ref name="Lamarre">{{cite magazine |last=Lamarre |first=Carl |date=11 August 2023 |title= Warner Records Launches Defiant Records With Steve 'Steve-O' Carless |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/warner-records-defiant-records-steve-carless-joint-venture/|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>
== Career == Carless has overseen the careers of multiple music artists, including Jeezy, YG, Dave East, Polo G, SAFE, Jadakiss, Fabolous and Nipsey Hussle.<ref name="xxlmag">{{cite news |last=Krishnamurthy |first=Sowmya |date=5 July 2018 |title=From Biology Student to Managing Nipsey Hussle, A&E Steve Carless Is the Ultimate Hustler |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/steve-carless-interview-nipsey-hussle-manager/ |work=XXL}}</ref><ref name="rollingstone">{{cite magazine |last=Weingarten |first=Christopher |date=1 September 2016 |title=YG Talks Summer Protest Anthem 'FDT (F-k Donald Trump) |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/yg-talks-summer-protest-anthem-fdt-f-k-donald-trump-249942/ |magazine=Rolling Stone}}</ref> He started as an intern for Star Trak Entertainment and went on to become lifestyle and mixshow promotions at Island Def Jam Recordings thereafter. From 2012 to 2014, Carless was President of Jeezy's label CTE World and A&R Representative for Atlantic Records.<ref name="mtvjeezy">{{cite news |last=Fleischer |first=Adam |date=28 August 2014 |title=Jeezy Posts Bail |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1915761/jeezy-posts-bail/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140831053930/http://www.mtv.com/news/1915761/jeezy-posts-bail/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 31, 2014 |work=MTV}}</ref><ref name="assaultrifle">{{cite news |last=Baker |first=Soren |date=5 September 2014 |title=Jeezy AK-47 Assault Rifle Investigation Proves Firearm Does Not Belong to Rapper |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.30370/title.jeezy-ak-47-assault-rifle-investigation-proves-firearm-does-not-belong-to-rapper# |work=HipHopDX}}</ref> In 2012, he began collaborating with Nipsey Hussle.<ref name="WMG">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=23 September 2021 |title=Steve Carless to Join Warner Records as President, A&R |url=https://www.wmg.com/news/steve-carless-join-warner-records-president-ar-35771 |work=WMG}}</ref> He co-wrote YG and Hussle's controversial diss track "FDT" in 2016.<ref name="rollingstone" /><ref name="vultureyg">{{cite news |last=Lockett |first=Dee |date=16 June 2016 |title=YG on His Anti-Trump Song Getting Censored, Black-on-Black Crime, and Life After Near-Death |url=https://www.vulture.com/2016/06/yg-donald-trump-song-censored.html |work=Vuture}}</ref><ref name="universalyg">{{cite news |title=FDT (feat. Nipsey Hussle) (Clean) by YG |url=https://www.umusicpub.com/au/Digital-Music-Library/song/336556/yg-fdt-feat-nipsey-hussle-clean |work=Universal Music Group}}</ref> In 2018, Carless collaborated with Hussle and served as management and one of the Executive Producers for the album ''Victory Lap'', which earned a Grammy nomination for Grammy Award for Album of the Year.<ref name="whitcomb">{{cite news |last=Whitcomb |first=Dan |date=24 November 2020 |title=Rapper Nipsey Hussle wins two posthumous Grammys, honored in tribute performance |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN1ZQ0BP/ |work=Reuters}}</ref><ref name="allmusic">{{cite news |last=|first= |date= |title=Steve Carless Credits |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/steve-carless-mn0003303531 |work=ALLMUSIC}}</ref> Carless also co-A&R'd Beyoncé's ''The Lion King: The Gift'' in 2019, earning an NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album (2020).<ref name="hollywoodreporter">{{cite news |last=Lewis |first=Hilary |date=24 November 2020 |title=Grammys: Beyonce Scores Leading 9 Nominations |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/2021-grammy-nominations-list |work=Hollywood Reporter}}</ref><ref name="sisnytimes">{{cite news |last=Sisario |first=Ben |date=24 November 2020 |title=Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Dua Lipa Dominate 2021 Grammy Nominations |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/24/arts/music/grammy-awards-nominations.html |work=New York Times}}</ref> The song ''Brown Skin Girl'' on the album won a Soul Train Music Awards (2019), an NAACP award (2020) and a Grammy award (2021).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Soul Train Awards: Chris Brown, Drake, Beyoncé, Lizzo Lead Nominations {{!}} Hollywood Reporter|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/bet-soul-train-awards-2019-nominations-list-full-1250065|access-date=2020-11-11|website=www.hollywoodreporter.com|date=25 October 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Here Are All the Winners From the 2020 NAACP Image Awards|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/8551677/2020-naacp-image-awards-winners|access-date=2020-11-11|magazine=Billboard|language=en}}</ref>
In 2020, Carless executive produced the Nipsey Hussle tribute at the 62nd Grammy Awards.<ref name="kreps">{{cite magazine |last=Kreps |first=Daniel |date=24 November 2020 |title=John Legend, Meek Mill and More Pay Tribute to Nipsey Hussle at the Grammys |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/grammys-2020-nipsey-hussle-tribute-john-legend-meek-mill-yg-942950/ |magazine=Rolling Stone}}</ref> In May 2020, Carless executive produced Polo G's album ''The Goat''.<ref name="jaxsta">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=24 November 2020 |title=The Goat Album |url=https://jaxsta.com/recording/180cdf03-74d8-51c8-a33c-3096a747a1ae/overview |work=Jaxsta}}</ref> He co-managed and executive produced Polo G’s first Hot 100 Billboard #1 single with RapStar leading into his first #1 album on the Billboard Top 200 album charts at 146,000 units with album, "Hall of Fame" in 2021.<ref>https://www.complex.com/music/a/eric-skelton/polo-g-rapstar-making-of-interviews</ref> He also co-A&R'd a remix of Megan Thee Stallion "Savage" with Beyonce.<ref name="allmusic"/> In February 2021, Carless was named associated producer for his contributions to "Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album" released on RCA Records.<ref>https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/judas-and-the-black-messiah-the-inspired-album-interview-9525511/</ref>
===Republic Records Action Committee (R2AC)=== He is a co-founder of the first Black music action coalition known as Republic Records Action Committee (R2AC), which works on social changes within the music industry.<ref name="varietyaswad">{{cite news |last=Aswad |first=Jem |date=5 June 2020 |title=Republic Records to Cease using 'Urban' Term |url=https://variety.com/2020/music/news/republic-records-urban-term-black-music-1234626400/ |work=Variety}}</ref><ref name="xxlwoods">{{cite news |last=Woods |first=Aleia |date=22 June 2020 |title=Managers for Travis Scott, Future and More Form First-Ever Black Music Action Coalition |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/managers-travis-scott-future-black-music-action-coalition/ |work=XXL Magazine}}</ref> Carless is also Secretary of The Black Executive Excellence Association and a member of the Universal Music Group Task Force for Meaningful Change.<ref name="UMGchange">{{cite news |title=UMG's Task Force For Meaningful Change |url=https://www.universalmusic.com/umgs-task-force-for-meaningful-change/ |work=Universal Music Group}}</ref><ref name="variety25million">{{cite news |date=4 June 2020 |title=Universal Music Task Force for Inclusion Details Action Plan, With $25 Million Fund |url=https://variety.com/2020/music/news/universal-music-task-force-details-action-plan-1234625740/ |work=Variety}}</ref><ref name="membersblack">{{cite news |title=Member |url=https://www.beea.org/ |work=Black Executive Excellence Association}}</ref>
===Partnership With Vybz Kartel=== In 2024, following the overturning of his 2014 conviction and subsequent release from prison, Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel partnered with Defiant Records, founded by Carless. Kartel's single "Pretty Girl," produced by Now or Never Miami and directed by Rizzy, marked his first release under this new arrangement with Defiant Records.<ref name="w490">{{cite web | last=Denis | first=Kyle | title=Vybz Kartel Announces The Worl' Boss Tour: Here Are the Dates | website=Billboard | date=2025-05-21 | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/vybz-kartel-worl-boss-tour-dates-pretty-girls-1235973230/ | access-date=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="j657">{{cite web | last=Jones | first=Okla | title=Vybz Kartel Reclaims His Throne With New Single “Pretty Girl” | website=Essence | date=2025-05-21 | url=https://www.essence.com/entertainment/vybz-kartel-new-single-and-world-tour/ | access-date=2025-05-24}}</ref>
==Accomplishments== === First Black President of Warner Records === In 2021, Carless made history in the music industry by becoming the first Black executive to hold the title of President at Warner Records. This appointment marked a historic first for both Carless and the company.<ref name="Grant">{{cite magazine |last=Grant |first=Shawn |date=5 May 2024 |title= Steve Carless Makes History as First Black President of Warner Records |url=https://thesource.com/2024/05/05/steve-carless-makes-history-as-first-black-president-of-warner-records/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=steve-carless-makes-history-as-first-black-president-of-warner-records|magazine=TheSource}}</ref>
== Personal life == Steven Carless was born and raised in Roselle, New Jersey and attended Abraham Clark High School, where he continues to reside. His heritage is of Portmore, Jamaica.
== Philanthropy == === 2024: The Neighborhood Nip Foundation ===
In 2024, the Los Angeles Marathon partnered with the Neighborhood Nip Foundation, a charity established in memory of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle. Hussle's brand, The Marathon Clothing Co-Founded by Carless,<ref name="schiller" /> participated in the marathon, with Carless, among the runners totaling {{convert|26.2| miles}}. Funds raised supported the revitalization of the Nipsey Hussle Plaza, the foundation's headquarters on Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard. The plaza offers community services, including a free barbershop, recording studio, educational programs, and a STEM center. Puma sponsored The Marathon Clothing team.<ref name="LAmag">{{cite news |last=Yakimowich |first=Carlos |date=15 March 2024 |title=L.A. Marathon and Nipsey Hussle's Foundation Partner, Bringing Spirit of Late Rapper to Sunday's Run |url=https://lamag.com/news/los-angeles-marathon-nipsey-hussle-foundation-charity-partner |work=LA Magazine}}</ref>
=== The Defiant Foundation === In 2024 Carless launched The Defiant Foundation (TDF) to address wealth disparity in underserved communities.<ref>https://thedefiantfoundation.org/</ref> Focused on empowering young Black and brown individuals, TDF provides mentorship and programs promoting financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Carless believes that "connectivity with the next generation is essential in forging leadership through mentorship," and aims to create sustainable change by equipping youth with essential skills and knowledge.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}
== Music & Film Discography== {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:88%; min-width:37em" ! colspan=4 | Complete discography |- ! Year !! Album !! Artist !! Role |- | 2013 || ''Crenshaw (mixtape)'' || Nipsey Hussle || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2014 || ''My Krazy Life'' || YG || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2014 || ''Mailbox Money'' || Nipsey Hussle || Co-Executive Producer <ref name="nytimesalbum" /> |- | 2014 || ''Seen It All: The Autobiography'' || Jeezy || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2015 || ''Church in These Streets'' || Jeezy || Co-Executive Producer <ref name="churchstreets">{{cite news |title=Church in These Streets Credits |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/church-in-these-streets-mw0002885353/credits |work=All Music}}</ref> |- | 2015 || ''ColleGrove'' || 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2015 || ''Living Legend (Gunplay album)'' || Gunplay || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2015 || ''Remember My Name (album)'' || Lil Durk || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2015 || ''Top 5 Dead or Alive'' || Jadakiss || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2016 || ''Slauson Boy 2'' || Nipsey Hussle || Co-Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2016 || ''Still Brazy'' || YG || Co-Executive Producer, A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2016 || ''FDT (song)'' || YG || Composer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2016 || ''RED Friday'' || YG || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2016 || ''Hood Olympian'' || Lajan Slim || Co-Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2016 || ''Direct Deposit'' Vol. 1 Compilation || Various Artists || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2017 || ''Paranoia: A True Story'' || Dave East || Co-Executive Producer <ref name="apnews">{{cite news |last=Hamilton |first=Gary Gerard |date=21 November 2019 |title=Dave East is in 'Survival' mode for debut album |url=https://apnews.com/article/28e78a788fce44f285cbe444b24e98ba |work=AP News}}</ref> |- | 2017 || ''Pretty Girls Like Trap Music'' || 2 Chainz || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2017 || ''Friday on Elm Street'' || Fabolous & Jadakiss || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2017 || ''Direct Deposit'' Vol. 2 Compilation || Various Artists || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2017 || ''Big Bossin Vol 1.5'' || Payroll & Cardo || A&R, Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2017 || ''Karma'' || Dave East || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2018 || ''Big Bossin Vol 2'' || Payroll & Cardo || A&R, Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2018 || ''Victory Lap''|| Nipsey Hussle || Executive Producer, Composer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2018 || ''Paranoia 2'' || Dave East || Project A&R, Co-Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2018 || ''Stay Dangerous'' || YG || A&R, Co-Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2018 || ''Beloved'' || Dave East & Styles P || Project A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2018 || ''Karma 2'' || Dave East || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2019 || ''4REAL 4REAL'' || YG || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2019 || ''Die a Legend'' || Polo G || Executive Producer <ref name="DiealegendAlbum">{{cite news |title=Executive Producer |url=https://jaxsta.com/recording/103b1e87-e655-524f-8fc9-db44af2fed10/overview |work=Jaxsta}}</ref> |- | 2019 || ''Rap or Go To The League'' || 2 Chainz || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2019 || ''Survival'' || Dave East || A&R, Co-Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2019 || ''Summertime Shootout 3'' || Fabolous || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2020 || ''The Goat'': The Collection || Polo G || Executive Producer <ref name="ThegoatAlbum">{{cite news |title=Executive Producer |url=https://jaxsta.com/recording/2f0efb8d-0451-5222-80ad-57b227713a0c/overview |work=Jaxsta}}</ref> |- | 2020 || ''Ignatius (album)'' || Jadakiss || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2020 || ''The Lion King: The Gift'' || Beyoncé || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2020 || ''Savage (Remix)'' || Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2020 || ''The Lion King: The Gift'' [DELUXE] || Beyoncé || A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2021 || ''Hall of Fame'' || Polo G || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2021 || ''Hall of Fame 2.0'' (Deluxe) || Polo G || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2021 || ''Jordi (album)'' || Maroon 5 || A&R, Coordinating Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2021 || ''Judas And the Black Messiah: Inspired Album)'' || Various Artists || Associate Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2022 || ''Club Godfather'' || Bandmanrill || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2022 || ''Sha EK “Face Of The What'' || Sha EK || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2023 || ''Defiant Presents: Courtlandt Over Everything'' || Sha EK || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2023 || '' Defiant Presents: Most Dangerous'' || Sha EK || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2023 || ''Defiant Presents: Jiggy In Jersey'' || Bandmanrill and Sha EK || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2023 || ''Defiant Presents: President OBandman'' || Bandmanrill and MCVertt || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2023 || ''Defiant Presents: Bricks In The 6'' || DJ Sliink|| Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2023 || ''Finesse'' || Pheelz and Bnxn|| A&R <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2024 || ''Crying in the Club'' || Groovy || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2024 || ''I Am Chippy'' || Teejay || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |- | 2025 || ''Defiant Presents: Chain Gang Vol 1'' || Sha EK || Executive Producer <ref name="allmusic" /> |}
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! rowspan="1" | Year(s) ! rowspan="1" | Title ! rowspan="1" | Notes ! rowspan="1" | Credited as ! rowspan="1" | Ref. |- |2019 |''Inside a Change'' |Film |Producer |<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2015-10-23 |title=INSIDE A CHANGE|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/inside_a_change/ |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Rotten Tomatoes |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2024 |''The Honorable Shyne'' |Documentary |Executive Producer |<ref name="f242">{{cite web | last=Brown | first=Preezy | title=Documentary Chronicling Shyne's Rap And Political Career Coming To Hulu | website=VIBE.com | date=2024-10-23 | url=https://www.vibe.com/news/movies-tv/trailier-hulu-the-honorable-shyne-documentary-1234935131/ | access-date=2024-11-22}}</ref> |- |}
== Awards and honors == === Grammy Awards === Carless has won seven (7) Grammy Awards for his A&R work.<ref>{{cite web | last=Homewood | first=Ben | website=musicweek.com | date=23 September 2021 | url=https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/steve-steve-o-carless-named-president-of-a-r-at-warner-records/084209 | access-date=29 March 2024|title=MusicWeek}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Video | first=Grammy | website=grammy.com | date=5 February 2023 | url=https://www.grammy.com/videos/future-wait-for-u-winner-best-melodic-rap-performance-2023-grammys-watch-acceptance-speech | access-date=29 March 2024|title=Future}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Yglesias | first=Ana | website=grammy.com | date=5 February 2023 | url=https://www.grammy.com/news/megan-thee-stallion-beyonce-win-best-rap-performance-savage-2021-grammy-awards-show | access-date=29 March 2024|title=Megan Thee Stallion}}</ref> {|class="wikitable" ! Award ! Year ! Artist ! Results |- | Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance | 2020 | ''Racks in the Middle'' by Nipsey Hussle |{{Won}} |- | Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance | 2020 | ''Higher (DJ Khaled song)'' by Nipsey Hussle |{{Won}} |- | Grammy Award for Best Music Video | 2021 | ''Brown Skin Girl'' by Beyonce | {{Won}} |- | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance | 2021 | ''Black Parade (song)'', Beyonce | {{Won}} |- | Grammy Award for Best Rap Song | 2021 | ''Savage Remix'', Megan Thee Stallion & Beyonce | {{Won}} |- | Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance | 2021 | ''Savage Remix'', Megan Thee Stallion & Beyonce | {{Won}} |- | Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance | 2023 | ''Wait for U'', Future (rapper) Ft Drake (musician) | {{Won}} |}
=== Signal Awards === Carless has won four (4) awards for ''Blog Era Podcast'' as an Executive Producer.<ref>{{cite web | last=tone | first=other | website=signalaward.com | date=5 May 2023 | url=https://www.signalaward.com/winners/details/#othertone/the-blog-era/0/452771 | access-date=10 May 2024|title=Signal Awards}}</ref>
{|class="wikitable" ! Award ! Year ! Show ! Results |- | Listener's Choice Documentary | 2023 | ''Blog Era Podcast'' |{{Won}} |- | Gold Documentary | 2023 | ''Blog Era Podcast'' |{{Won}} |- | Listener's Choice Arts, Culture & Lifestyle | 2023 | ''Blog Era Podcast'' |{{Won}} |- | Bronze Art's, Culture & Lifestyle | 2023 | ''Blog Era Podcast'' |{{Won}} |}
== References == {{reflist}}
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