The 16th 2021 Hip Hop BET Awards in Atlanta at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center was aired live on October 5th.
The show was hosted by Karlous Miller, Chico Bean, and DC Young Fly. It celebrated the accomplishments of hip hop artists within the past year
Big BET Winners
Tyler the Creator is among the big winners and was honored with the Cultural Influence Award. He also won the hip-hop album of the year for “Call Me If You Get Lost.” Lil baby also carried home multiple awards, among them the Artist of the Year.
Out of nine nominations, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion won three awards for “WAP.” The pair won in song of the year, best collaboration, and best hip hop video.
Yung Bleu was honored with the Best New Hip Hop Artist, while J Cole was crowned the Lyricist of the Year.
Nelly was honored with the “I Am Hip Hop Award” that recognizes his two decades in the industry.
The show featured performances from Baby Keem, Young Thug, Isaiah Rashad, Gunna, Doechii, Kal Banx, Paul Wall, and Tobe & Fat Nwigwe. Nelly closed it out with a performance of his greatest hits.
Full List Of BET Winners
Hip-Hop Album of the Year
“Call Me If You Get Lost” – Tyler, the Creator
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Lil Baby
Song of the Year
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
Best Hip-Hop Video
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
Best Collaboration
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
Best New Hip-Hop Artist
Yung Bleu
Best Live Performer
Tyler, the Creator
Best Duo or Group
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Lyricist of the Year
- Cole
Best International Flow EST INTERNATIONAL FLOW
Little Simz (U.K.)
Producer of the Year
Hit-Boy
DJ of the Year
DJ Scheme
Video Director of the Year
Missy Elliott
Best Hip-Hop Platform
Genius
Hustler of the Year
Saweetie
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
Jay-Z – “What It Feels Like” (Nipsey Hussle feat. Jay-Z)
Impact Track
Nipsey Hussle feat. Jay-Z – “What It Feels Like”
