2024 BET Hip Hop Awards: A Night of Big Wins and Nostalgia in Las Vegas
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2024 BET Hip Hop Awards: A Night of Big Wins and Nostalgia in Las Vegas
The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards lit up Las Vegas with an unforgettable celebration of the best in hip-hop, airing to audiences on Tuesday, October 15. Hosted by the charismatic Fat Joe, the star-studded event delivered electrifying performances, nostalgic throwbacks, and career-defining victories.
Kendrick Lamar Dominates with Eight Awards
Kendrick Lamar emerged as the night’s biggest winner, collecting eight awards from his 11 nominations, including Hip Hop Artist of the Year. Lamar’s clean sweep underscored his ongoing influence and creative prowess in the music industry. His wins solidified his position as a leading voice in modern hip-hop, outshining fierce competition from top-tier nominees.
Nicki Minaj, Sexyy Red, and 50 Cent Take Home Top Honors
Nicki Minaj claimed the coveted Hip Hop Album of the Year for Pink Friday 2, reaffirming her status as one of the genre’s most enduring and influential artists. Meanwhile, Sexyy Red took home the Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist award, cementing her place as the year’s most exciting newcomer.
Hip-hop mogul 50 Cent added to his impressive list of accolades by winning Hustler of the Year, a nod to his success both in music and business ventures. His victory highlighted his evolution beyond rap, reinforcing his influence as a multi-faceted entrepreneur.
Future and Metro Boomin Recognized for Collaboration Excellence
The duo of Future and Metro Boomin stole the spotlight in the collaborative categories, winning both Best Duo and Best Collaboration. Their partnership has become a hallmark of the modern hip-hop landscape, demonstrating the power of chemistry between artist and producer.
Electrifying Performances Bring Back the Hits
The show delivered memorable performances, including a nostalgia-filled throwback by Soulja Boy and Roscoe Dash. The duo delighted the audience with their 2010 hit, “All The Way Turned Up,” evoking millennial-era vibes and drawing cheers from longtime fans.
Travis Scott Honored with Prestigious I Am Hip Hop Award
This year’s prestigious I Am Hip Hop Award went to Travis Scott, recognizing his profound impact on music, culture, and live performance. Scott, known for his genre-blending sound and creative stage productions, received the honor from Teyana Taylor and Tyla, who praised him as a visionary artist pushing the boundaries of modern hip-hop.
The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards delivered a night to remember, blending triumphs, nostalgia, and cutting-edge performances. From Lamar’s winning streak to Soulja Boy’s nostalgic set and Travis Scott’s career-defining recognition, the event celebrated the spirit of hip-hop in all its dynamic glory.
See the full winners list below:
Hip-hop Artist of the Year
- 21 Savage
- Cardi B
- Drake
- Future
- GloRilla
- WINNER: Kendrick Lamar
- Megan The Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
Song of the Year
- “Agora Hills,” Doja Cat
- “Bent,” 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)
- “Fe!N,” Travis Scott feat. Playboi Carti
- “FTCU,” Nicki Minaj
- “Get It Sexyy,” Sexyy Red
- “Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
- “Mamushi,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba
- WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar
- “Yeah Glo!,” GloRilla
Hip-hop Album of the Year
- American Dream, 21 Savage
- Ehhthang Ehhthang, GloRilla
- For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition, Drake
- In Sexyy We Trust, Sexyy Red
- Megan, Megan Thee Stallion
- One of Wun, Gunna
- WINNER: Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj
- Utopia, Travis Scott
- We Don’t Trust You, Future & Metro Boomin
Best Hip-Hop Video
- “8 AM in Charlotte,” Drake
- “Band4band,” Central Cee feat. Lil Baby
- “Bent,” 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)
- “Big Mama,” Latto
- “Boa,” Megan Thee Stallion
- “Enough (Miami),” Cardi B
- WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar
- “Type Shit,” Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti
Best Breakthrough Hip-hop Artist
- 41
- 310babii
- Bossman Dlow
- Cash Cobain
- Lady London
- WINNER: Sexyy Red
- Skilla Baby
- Tommy Richman
Best Collaboration
- “At the Party,” Kid Cudi feat. Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott
- “Band4band,” Central Cee feat. Lil Baby
- “Bongos,” Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion
- “Everybody,” Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert
- “First Person Shooter,” Drake feat. J.Cole
- WINNER: “Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
- “Mamushi,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba
- “Wanna Be,” GloRilla feat. Megan Thee Stallion
- Best Duo or Group
- ¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign
- 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
- 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)
- Common & Pete Rock
- Earthgang
- Flyana Boss
- WINNER: Future & Metro Boomin
- Rick Ross & Meek Mill
Best Live Performer
- Burna Boy
- Busta Rhymes
- Cardi B
- Drake
- GloRilla
- Kendrick Lamar
- Megan Thee Stallion
- WINNER: Missy Elliott
- Nicki Minaj
- Travis Scott
Lyricist of the Year
- 21 Savage
- Cardi B
- Common
- Drake
WINNER: Kendrick Lamar
- Lil Wayne
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
- Video Director of the Year
- 20k Visuals
- A$AP Rocky
- Cactus Jack
- Cole Bennett
- WINNER: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
- Dave Meyers & Travis Scott
- Doja Cat & Nina McNeely
- Offset
Producer of the Year
- Atl Jacob
- Cash Cobain
- Hit-Boy
- Hitmaka
- Metro Boomin
- Pete Rock
- Q-Tip
- WINNER: The Alchemist
- DJ of the Year
- Big Von
- DJ D-Nice
- DJ Drama
- DJ Khaled
- Kaytranada
- Metro Boomin
- Mustard
- WINNER: The Alchemist
Best Hip Hop Platform
- Bootleg Kev
- WINNER: Club Shay Shay
- Complex
- Drink Champs
- Million Dollaz Worth of Game
- On the Radar
- The Breakfast Club
- The Joe Budden Podcast
- The Shade Room
- XXL
Hustler of the Year
- WINNER: 50 Cent
- A$AP Rocky
- Cam’ron & Ma$e
- Cardi B
- Drake
- Fat Joe
- GloRilla
- Kendrick Lamar
- Megan Thee Stallion
Sweet 16: Best Featured verse
- 21 Savage, “Good Good” (Usher, 21 Savage & Summer Walker)
- A$AP Rocky, “Gangsta” (Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky & Anderson .Paak)
- Cardi B, “Wanna Be” remix (Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B)
- Drake, “Meltdown” (Travis Scott feat. Drake)
- J.Cole, “First Person Shooter” (Drake feat. J. Cole)
- WINNER: Kendrick Lamar, “Like That” (Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar)
- Lil Wayne, “Brand New” (Tyga, YG & Lil Wayne)
- Megan Thee Stallion, “Wanna Be” (Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion)
Impact Track
- “Blessings,” Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard
- “Fortunate,” Common & Pete Rock
- “Get in With Me,” Bossman Dlow
- “Hiss,” Megan Thee Stallion
- “Humble Me,” Killer Mike
- WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar
- “Precision,” Big Sean
- “Yeah Glo!,” GloRilla
Best International Flow
- SDM, France
- Leys Mc, France
- Racionais Mcs, Brazil
- Budah, Brazil
- WINNER: Ghetts, UK
- Bashy, UK
- Stefflon Don, UK
- Maglera Doe Boy, South Africa
- Blxckie, South Africa
- Odumodublvck, Nigeria
Watch moments from the award night below:
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