The much-awaited 16th annual BET Hip-Hop Awards 2021 was telecasted on Tuesday, October 5. The award ceremony was held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday night.
The star-studded event was hosted by Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico Bean. After much anticipation, the feats of the hip-hop artists in the last year have been recognized at the ceremony.
The event also witnessed the presence of star rappers along with a stunning performance by Nelly with his musical folks who performed Medley Of His Greatest Hits. Nelly has been honored with the “I Am Hip Hop” Award this year.
2021 BET Hip Hop Awards: Here is the Full List of Winners
Tobe Nwigwe, Gunna, Bia, Lil Jon, Baby Keem, Kal Banx, Latto, Doechii, Young Thug, Isaiah Rashad, and few others took on the stage with their stunning performances at the event that was filled with unforgettable moments.
All in all, the grand ceremony was simply mindblowing particularly for the hip hop artists who bagged awards for their work on the hip hop’s biggest night out.
Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B bagged three awards for “WAP” in the categories – song of the year, best hip-hop video, and best collaboration along with having nine nominations.
Tyler, the Creator bagged the hip-hop album of the year award (Call Me If You Get Lost) and best live performer. He was also honored with the “Rock the Bells Cultural Influence award”.
2021 BET Hip Hop Awards: List of Winners & Nominations
Below is the full list of 2021 BET Hip Hop Award Winners along with the nominations:
Hip hop album of the year
Winner: Call Me If You Get Lost, Tyler, The Creator
A Gangsta’s Pain, Moneybagg Yo
Culture III, Migos
Good News, Megan Thee Stallion
Khaled Khaled, DJ Khaled
Savage Mode II, 21 Savage & Metro Boomin
The Off-Season, J. Cole
Song of the year
Winner: “WAP” – Produced by Ayo & Keyz (Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion)
“Back in Blood” – Produced by YC (Pooh Shiesty feat. Lil Durk)
“Late At Night” – Produced by Mustard (Roddy Ricch)
“Laugh Now Cry Later” – Produced by G. Ry, Cardogotwings, Roget Chahayed & Yung Exclusive (Drake feat. Lil Durk)
“Up” – Produced by Yung DZA, Sean Island, DJ Swanqo (Cardi B)
“Whole Lotta Money (Remix)” – Produced By London Jae, Beatgodz, Tee Romano (Bia feat. Nicki Minaj)
Hip hop artist of the year
Winner: Lil Baby
Cardi B
Drake
J. Cole
Megan Thee Stallion
Tyler, the Creator
Best hip hop video
Winner: Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”
Cardi B, “Up”
Chris Brown & Young Thug, “Go Crazy”
Drake feat. Lil Durk, “Laugh Now Cry Later”
Lil Nas X, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”
Saweetie feat. Doja Cat, “Best Friend”
Best new hip hop artist
Winner: Yung Bleu
Blxst
Coi Leray
Don Toliver
Morray
Pooh Shiesty
Best collaboration
Winner: Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”
21 Savage & Metro Boomin Feat. Drake, “Mr. Right Now”
Bia feat. Nicki Minaj, “Whole Lotta Money (Remix)”
DJ Khaled feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk, “Every Chance I Get”
Drake feat. Lil Durk, “Laugh Now Cry Later”
Pooh Shiesty feat. Lil Durk, “Back in Blood”
Best duo or group
Winner: Lil Baby & Lil Durk
21 Savage & Metro Boomin
Chris Brown & Young Thug
City Girls
Future & Lil Uzi Vert
Migos
Best live performer
Winner: Tyler, the Creator
Busta Rhymes
Cardi B
DaBaby
Doja Cat
Megan Thee Stallion
Lyricist of the year
Winner: J. Cole
Benny the Butcher
Drake
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Nas
Best international flow
Winner: Little Simz (UK)
Ladipoe (Nigeria)
Nasty C (South Africa)
Xamã (Brazil)
Laylow (France)
Gazo (France)
Dave (UK)
Video director of the year
Winner: Missy Elliott
Cole Bennett
Colin Tilley
Dave Meyers
Director X
Hype Williams
DJ of the year
Winner: DJ Scheme
Chase B
D Nice
DJ Cassidy
DJ Drama
DJ Envy
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Kaytranada
Producer of the year
Winner: Hit-Boy
DJ Khaled
Metro Boomin
Mustard
The Alchemist
Tyler, The Creator
Hustler of the year
Winner: Saweetie
Cardi B
Drake
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Yung Bleu
Best hip hop platform
Winner: Genius
Complex
Hip Hop DX
Hot New Hiphop
The Breakfast Club
The Shade Room
Worldstar Hiphop
XXL
Sweet 16: Best featured verse
Winner: Jay-Z, “What It Feels Like” (Nipsey Hussle feat. Jay-Z)
Cardi B, “Type Shit” (Migos feat. Cardi B)
Drake, “Havin’ Our Way” (Migos feat. Drake)
Lil Durk, “Back in Blood” (Pooh Shiesty feat. Lil Durk)
Megan The Stallion, “On Me (Remix)” (Lil Baby feat. Megan Thee Stallion)
Roddy Ricch, “Lemonade (Remix)” (Internet Money feat. Don Toliver & Roddy Ricch)
Impact track
Winner: Nipsey Hussle feat. Jay-Z, “What It Feels Like”
Black Thought , “Thought Vs Everybody”
Lil Nas X, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”
Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin, “We Win”
Meek Mill Feat. Lil Durk, “Pain Away”
Rapsody, “12 Problems”
I Am Hip Hop Award: Nelly
Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award: Tyler, The Creator
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