BET Announces nominees for 2021 Hip Hop Awards.
Next month on October 5th, BET will return with the 2021 Hip Hop Awards and before that, they decided to announce the nominees for the annual event. Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B lead the nominations as they are featured in nine categories each. The Toronto rap star Drake comes second with nominations in 8 categories, including Hip-Hop Artist of the Year and Song of the year.
According to BET, his album Certified Lover Boy was not nominated for Hip Hop Album of the Year since it missed the deadline for the event in 2021. Donda, Kanye West’s album that came out less than a week before CLB, is likely to have missed the deadline as well.
Tyler, the Creator, and Metro Boomin earned nominations in four categories each. J. Cole, DJ Khaled, 21 Savage, and Pooh Shiesty grab three nods each. Album of the year features projects from the Migos, J. Cole, DJ Khaled, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyler, the Creator, Moneybagg Yo, 21 Savage & Metro Boomin. J. Cole is also in the race of artist of the year with his latest album “The Off-Season.” Lil Nas X also received two nominations for his song “Montero (Call Me by Your Name),” while Tyler received four nominations for his current album Call Me If You Get Lost.
In Hip Hop We Stand! ✊🏾🔥
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Coi Leray, Don Toliver, Yung Bleu, Morray, Pooh Shiesty and Blxst are up for Best New Hip Hop Artist. Benny the Butcher is in the category of Lyricist of the year, alongside Drake, J. Cole, Lil Baby, Nas, and Megan Thee Stallion.
Check out the full list below via BET.
Hip hop artist of the year
Cardi B
Drake
J. Cole
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Tyler, the Creator
Hip hop album of the year
A Gangsta’s Pain – Moneybagg Yo
Call Me If You Get Lost – Tyler, The Creator
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
“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)
“WAP” – Produced by Ayo & Keyz (Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion)
“Whole Lotta Money (Remix)” – Produced By London Jae, Beatgodz, Tee Romano (Bia feat. Nicki Minaj)
Best new hip hop artist
Blxst
Coi Leray
Don Toliver
Morray
Pooh Shiesty
Yung Bleu
The nominees for the Best New Hip Hop Artist Award are in! 🔥
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— BET Music (@BETMusic) September 9, 2021
Best hip hop video
Cardi B – Up
Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion – WAP
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
The nominees for the Best Hip Hop Video Award are in! 💯
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— BET Music (@BETMusic) September 9, 2021
Best collaboration
21 Savage & Metro Boomin Feat. Drake – Mr. Right Now
Bia feat. Nicki Minaj – Whole Lotta Money (Remix)
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – WAP
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
The nominees for the Best Collaboration Award are in! 🎤
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— BET Music (@BETMusic) September 9, 2021
Best Duo or Group
21 Savage & Metro Boomin
Chris Brown & Young Thug
City Girls
Future & Lil Uzi Vert
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Migos
Lyricist of the year
Benny the Butcher
Drake
J. Cole
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Nas
Impact track
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
Nipsey Hussle feat. Jay-Z – What It Feels Like
Rapsody – 12 Problems
Video director of the year
Cole Bennett
Colin Tilley
Dave Meyers
Director X
Hype Williams
Missy Elliott
Producer of the year
DJ Khaled
Hit-Boy
Metro Boomin
Mustard
The Alchemist
Tyler, the Creator
Best live performer
Busta Rhymes
Cardi B
DaBaby
Doja Cat
Megan Thee Stallion
Tyler, the Creator
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