The BET Hip-Hop Awards, honoring black excellence in music, culture, and sports, took place on October 8 at Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub in Las Vegas. Although the ceremony was not broadcast live on any cable network, it aired as a recorded event on BET and VH1 on Tuesday, October 15.
Famed rapper and executive producer Fat Joe hosted the 2024 “BET Hip Hop Awards” for the third time, kicking off the event with an electrifying performance of his hit single “Make It Rain” alongside DJ Spinatik.
Veteran rapper Kendrick Lamar received top accolades, being nominated for 11 awards and winning 8 of them, including “Lyricist of the Year,” “Hip Hop Artist of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” and “Video Director of the Year” with Dave Free for the hit “Not Like Us.”
Travis Scott was honored with the “I Am Hip Hop” award, presented by actress and singer Teyana Taylor.
The ceremony also featured performances by top stars in the genre, including Trina, Yung Miami, Juicy J, 2 Chainz, and more.
Here is the complete list of winners:
HIP HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Kendrick Lamar
SONG OF THE YEAR: Not Like Us, Kendrick Lamar
HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj
BEST HIP HOP VIDEO: Not Like Us, Kendrick Lamar
BEST BREAKTHROUGH HIP HOP ARTIST: Sexyy Red
BEST COLLABORATION: Like That, Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
BEST DUO OR GROUP: Future & Metro Boomin
BEST LIVE PERFORMER: Missy Elliott
LYRICIST OF THE YEAR: Kendrick Lamar
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: The Alchemist
DJ OF THE YEAR: The Alchemist
BEST HIP HOP PLATFORM: Club Shay Shay
HUSTLER OF THE YEAR: 50 Cent
SWEET 16: BEST FEATURED VERSE: Kendrick Lamar, Like That (Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar)
IMPACT TRACK: Not Like Us, Kendrick Lamar
BEST INTERNATIONAL FLOW: Ghetts, UK
The event highlighted the outstanding achievements within the hip-hop community, with Kendrick Lamar sweeping multiple categories.