The 1994 Soul Train Music Awards were held on Tuesday, March 15, 1994, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. The show was hosted by Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Johnny Gill.

Special awards

Heritage Award for Career Achievement

Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year

Winners and nominees

Winners are in bold text.

R&B Album of the Year – Male

R&B Album of the Year – Female

R&B Album of the Year – Group, Band or Duo

Best R&B Single – Male

Best R&B Single – Female

Best R&B Single – Group, Band or Duo

R&B/Soul Song of the Year

Best R&B Music Video

Best R&B New Artist

Best Rap Album

Best Gospel Album

Best Jazz Album

Performers

Presenters