The 1991 Soul Train Music Awards aired live on March 12, 1991 (and was later syndicated in other areas), honoring the best in R&B, soul, rap, jazz, and gospel music from the previous year. The show was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California and was hosted by Patti LaBelle, Luther Vandross and Dionne Warwick.

Special awards

Heritage Award for Career Achievement

Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year

Winners and nominees

Winners are in bold text.

Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Album of the Year – Male

Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Album of the Year – Female

Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Album of the Year – Group, Band, or Duo

Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Single – Male

Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Single – Female

Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Single – Group, Band or Duo

Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Song of the Year

Best Music Video

Best R&B/Urban Contemporary New Artist

Best Rap Album

Best Gospel Album

Best Jazz Album

Performers