The rapper claims 1501 tried to "harm" her career by taking steps "to block or interfere with" the use of her music in promotional content for the AMAs.
More than just about any other artist, Richie’s career has played out on the AMAs stage.
Imagine Dragons, JID, Tems, Wizkid and Yola are also set to take the stage.
The AMAs will take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 20.
Bad Bunny, Karol G, Yahritza y Su Esencia and Rauw Alejandro are some of this year's candidates.
Fans may vote up to 22 times per day, per category, per voting method.
Beyoncé, Drake and Taylor Swift are close behind.