On Tuesday, October 15, rapper and actor Fat Joe took center stage as the host of the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards for the third time. He kicked off the show with a powerful performance of his hit track “Make It Rain,” joined by DJ Spinatik, setting an energetic tone for the night.
The evening was a big one for Kendrick Lamar, the West Coast rap icon, who led the competition. Nominated for 11 categories, Lamar walked away with 8 awards. He earned titles like “Lyricist of the Year,” “Hip Hop Artist of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” and “Video Director of the Year” for his collaboration with Dave Free on their hit “Not Like Us.”
Travis Scott was honored with the “I Am Hip Hop” award, presented by actress and singer Teyana Taylor, highlighting his influence and contributions to the genre.
The night also featured electrifying performances from some of hip hop’s biggest names, including Trina, Yung Miami, Juicy J, and 2 Chainz, keeping the audience on their feet and showcasing the genre’s dynamic energy.
Notably, Nicki Minaj made history by becoming the first woman to win “Album of the Year” at the BET Hip Hop Awards with her album Pink Friday 2.
Here’s a look at the night’s winners For The BET AWARDS 2024 :
- 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
- Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
- Video Director of the Year: Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar
- Song of the Year: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
- Hip Hop Album of the Year: Pink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj
- Hip Hop Artist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
- Best Live Performer: Missy Elliott
- Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist: Sexyy Red
- Hustler of the Year: 50 Cent
- Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse: Kendrick Lamar – “Like That” (Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar)
- Producer of the Year: The Alchemist
- Impact Track: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
- Best Hip Hop Platform: Club Shay Shay
- Best International Flow: Ghetts (UK)
The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards celebrated the best in the genre, recognizing the hard work and creativity of today’s top artists.
Fat Joe hosts the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, Kendrick Lamar wins big, and Nicki Minaj makes history as the first woman to win Album of the Year.
