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Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, and 50 Cent Among Other Big Winners at Star Studded Ceremony
US rapper Kendrick Lamar took center stage at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, sweeping the event with eight major wins, including Song of the Year and Artist of the Year. Lamar, who was nominated for a total of eleven awards, continues to solidify his legacy with hits like "Not Like Us" and his consistent impact on the hip-hop industry.
The awards ceremony, hosted by Fat Joe for the third consecutive year, was filmed in Las Vegas and later broadcast to fans. Lamar’s success was one of the key highlights, but other notable winners also left their mark.
Nicki Minaj was honored with Hip Hop Album of the Year for Pink Friday 2, while breakout artist Sexyy Red earned the title of Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist. Hip hop legend Missy Elliott took home the award for Best Live Performer, cementing her status as one of the genre’s greatest entertainers.
Travis Scott was presented with the prestigious I Am Hip Hop Award, acknowledging his decade long contribution to music as both a producer and performer. During his acceptance speech, Scott shared his vision of pushing the boundaries of sound and creativity, inspiring artists to elevate their craft.
50 Cent was named Hustler of the Year, following the recent announcement of his upcoming Las Vegas residency, further proving his prowess as both an entertainer and a businessman.
The ceremony featured electrifying live performances from stars like Trina, Yung Miami, Juicy J, and 2 Chainz, adding to the night’s energy.
Despite the star power and high-profile winners, some fans took to social media to voice their disappointment with the event’s production, commenting on the stage design and venue size.
Full List of 2024 BET Hip Hop Award Winners:
- Best Hip Hop Video: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
- Best Collaboration: Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar – Like That
- Best Duo or Group: Future and Metro Boomin
- Best Live Performer: Missy Elliott
- Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
- Video Director of the Year: Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar
- Song of the Year: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
- Hip Hop Album of the Year: Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday 2
- Hip Hop Artist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
- Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist: Sexyy Red
- Hustler of the Year: 50 Cent
- Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse: Kendrick Lamar – Like That (with Future and Metro Boomin)
- Impact Track: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
- Best International Flow: Ghetts
- I Am Hip Hop Award: Travis Scott
- Producer of the Year: The Alchemist
- Best Hip Hop Platform: Club Shay Shay
- DJ of the Year: The Alchemist
Lamar’s multiple wins reaffirm his dominant position in hip-hop, while the night as a whole celebrated the global influence and ongoing evolution of the genre.
