The 1998 Soul Train Music Awards were held on February 27, 1998, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Puff Daddy was the top nominee with five nominations, other top nominees included Janet Jackson, Aaliyah and Maxwell. The show was hosted by Patti LaBelle, Erykah Badu and Heavy D.

Special awards

Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year

Quincy Jones Award for Career Achievement

Winners and nominees

Winners are in bold text.

R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year

Best R&B/Soul Album – Male

Best R&B/Soul Album – Female

Best R&B/Soul Album – Group, Band or Duo

Best R&B/Soul Single – Male

Best R&B/Soul Single – Female

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

The Michael Jackson Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video

Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist

Best Gospel Album

Best Jazz Album

Performers

Presenters