Kendrick Lamar dominates BET Hip Hop Awards 2023.
The 17th annual BET Hip Hop Awards 2023, which took place earlier this month, finally aired earlier tonight. The ceremony was held at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, and was hosted by rapper, actor, and executive producer Fat Joe.
This year, Cardi B and 21 Savage lead the race with the most nominations, 12 each, followed by Drake with nine. Kendrick Lamar dominated the night by bagging awards in four categories, including Hip Hop Artist of the year. The rapper also won the awards for “Lyricist of the Year,” “Best Live Performer,” and “Video Director of the Year” alongside Dave Free.
Drake and 21 Savage won the Hip-Hop Album of the year awards for their last year’s joint effort “Her Loss”. They beat the likes of GloRilla, DJ Khaled, Metro Boomin, Jack Harlow, Lil Uzi Vert and more for the honor. They were also awarded in the category of Best Duo/Group.
The other winners include Lil Uzi Vert’s “Just Wanna Rock” for Best Hip Hop Video & Song of the Year, Lil Durk and J. Cole’s “All My Life” for Best Collaboration and Impact Track, DJ and Producer of the year Metro Boomin, Ice Spice for Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist, 50 Cent for Hustler of the year, Jay-Z for Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse.
Legendary Marley Mark was honoured with the I Am Hip-Hop Award, while Swizz Beatz and Timbaland were given the Cultural Influence Award.
“Hangin’ pictures on my wall. Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl.”
Our ‘I am Hip Hop’ award winner Marley Marl is getting his flowers for all of his contributions and influence in hip hop 💐 🙌🏽 #HipHopAwards #BET pic.twitter.com/Cx3c8MBiDq
— #HipHopAwards (@HipHopAwards) October 11, 2023
Check out all the winners below.
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
21 Savage
Burna Boy
Cardi B
Drake
Glorilla
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar – WINNER
Lil Uzi Vert
Song of the Year
“All My Life,” Lil Durk feat. J. Cole
“God Did,” DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z , John Legend & Fridayy
“Just Wanna Rock,” Lil Uzi Vert – WINNER
“Players,” Coi Leray
“Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
“Rich Flex,” Drake & 21 Savage
“Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
“Tomorrow 2,” GloRilla & Cardi B
Hip Hop Album of the Year
“Anyways, Life’s Great…,” Glorilla
“Coi,” Coi Leray
“God Did,” DJ Khaled
“Her Loss,” Drake & 21 Savage – WINNER
“Heroes & Villains,” Metro Boomin
“Jackman,” Jack Harlow
“Pink Tape,” Lil Uzi Vert
“Traumazine,” Megan Thee Stallion
Best Hip Hop Video
“Just Wanna Rock,” Lil Uzi Vert – WINNER
“Players” (DJ Smallz 732 – Jersey Club Remix), Coi Leray
“Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
“Shake Sumn,” DaBaby
“Sittin’ On Top Of The World ,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
“Spin Bout U,” Drake & 21 Savage
“Tomorrow 2,” Glorilla & Cardi B
Legends honoring legends 🔥🔥!
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— BET (@BET) October 11, 2023
Best Collaboration
“All My Life,” Lil Durk feat. J. Cole – WINNER
“God Did,” DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
“Players” (DJ Saige Remix), Coi Leray feat. Busta Rhymes
“Princess Diana,” Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj
“Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
“Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
“Tomorrow 2,” Glorilla & Cardi B
Impact Track
“30,” Nas
“All My Life,” Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole – WINNER
“Anxiety,” Megan Thee Stallion
“Can’t Win for Nothing,” Symba
“Champions,” NLE Choppa
“God Did,” DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
“Scientists & Engineers,” Killer Mike & André 3000 feat. Future & Eryn Allen Kane
“Therapy Pt. 2,” Robert Glasper feat. Mac Miller
Best Duo or Group
City Girls
DJ Drama & Jeezy
Drake & 21 Savage – WINNER
Earthgang
Larry June & The Alchemist
Quavo & Takeoff
Rae Sremmurd
Best Live Performer
Burna Boy
Busta Rhymes
Cardi B
Coi Leray
DaBaby
Drake
Kendrick Lamar – WINNER
Megan Thee Stallion
Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist
Armani White
Central Cee
Doechii
Finesse2tymes
Ice Spice – WINNER
Kaliii
Lola Brooke
Sexyy Redd
Lyricist of the Year
21 Savage
Andre 3000
Burna Boy
Cardi B
Conway The Machine
Drake
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar – WINNER
DJ of the Year
Chase B
D-Nice
DJ Cassidy
DJ Clark Kent
DJ Drama
DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Khaled
Kaytranada
Metro Boomin – WINNER
Video Director of the Year
Anderson .Paak
Cole Bennett
Colin Tilley
DaBaby & Reel Goats
Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar – WINNER
Dave Meyers
Travis Scott
Producer of the Year
Atl Jacob
DJ Khaled
Dr. Dre
Hit-Boy
Hitmaka
Kaytranada
London On Da Track
Metro Boomin – WINNER
The Alchemist
Hustler of the Year
21 Savage
50 Cent – WINNER
Burna Boy
Cardi B
Caresha
DJ Khaled
Drake
Jay-Z
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
21 Savage, “Creepin’” (Metro Boomin feat. The Weeknd & 21 Savage)
21 Savage, “Peaches & Eggplants” (Young Nudy feat. 21 Savage)
André 3000, “Scientists & Engineers” (Killer Mike & André 3000 feat. Future & Eryn Allen Kane)
Cardi B, “Tomorrow 2” (Glorilla & Cardi B)
Cardi B, “Put It On Da Floor Again” (Latto feat. Cardi B)
Drake, “Oh U Went” (Young Thug feat. Drake)
J. Cole, “All My Life” (Lil Durk feat. J. Cole)
Jay-Z, “God Did” (DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z , John Legend & Fridayy) – WINNER
