Kendrick Lamar Sweeps the BET Hip Hop Awards 2024: Who Won This Year?

Kapanlagi.com - The BET Hip Hop Awards 2024 has officially taken place! This 17th annual awards show was held on October 8 at Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub in Las Vegas. That night, hip-hop stars across generations gathered to celebrate their biggest night. Hosted by New York icon, Fat Joe, the event aired on BET and vH1 on Tuesday, October 15.

Megan Thee Stallion led with 12 nominations thanks to her self-titled latest album, which is also her first independent release. In second place was Kendrick Lamar with 11 nominations after a year full of controversy due to his feud with Drake, who received eight nominations. Big names like 2 Chainz, GloRilla, Juicy J, Bossman Dlow, Trina, and Yung Miami also heated up the stage with their outstanding performances.

In addition, Travis Scott also received the special I Am Hip Hop Award. The founder of Cactus Jack recently celebrated a decade of his legendary album, Days Before Rodeo. Travis is recognized for his contributions that transformed "the hip-hop landscape with a series of innovative albums and attention-grabbing moves."

1. Kendrick Lamar and His Collaborations

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Kendrick Lamar truly dominated the BET Hip Hop Awards 2024 by sweeping many major awards! This time, he took home the title of Hip Hop Artist of the Year, proving that he remains one of the strongest names in the world of hip-hop. In addition, his song won the Song of the Year and Best Hip Hop Video awards with the track Not Like Us. This emphasizes the powerful influence Kendrick has in creating works that are not only enjoyable to listen to but also visually stunning.

Not stopping there, Kendrick also received the Lyricist of the Year and Video Director of the Year awards, showcasing his talent in crafting lyrics and directing powerful music video concepts. Another victory came from the Impact Track category with the song Not Like Us, which demonstrates Kendrick's ability to create songs with deep messages that resonate with many people.

Kendrick also showed his skills in his collaboration with Metro Boomin and Future on the track Like That. This epic collaboration won Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse and Best Collaboration, highlighting their incredible chemistry in creating hits that are loved by many. Fans are surely even prouder to see Kendrick Lamar once again sweeping trophies at this prestigious event, proving that he truly deserves to be called one of the kings of hip-hop!

2. Nicki Minaj

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Nicki Minaj truly proves herself as the Queen of Hip Hop with a stunning victory at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2024! Her latest album, Pink Friday 2, successfully won the award for Hip Hop Album of the Year. This album not only brought Nicki back to the top of the music charts but also reminded everyone why she remains one of the most influential rappers in the industry. The Barbz (the name for Nicki's fans) surely cheered as they watched their idol lift the trophy for this hit-filled album.

With this victory, Nicki Minaj shows that she is still very relevant and continues to evolve in her music career. Pink Friday 2 is proof of how strong Nicki is in writing sharp lyrics and delivering a unique and energetic musical flow. It’s no surprise that this album managed to snag that prestigious title and further solidify her position as an unshakeable hip-hop icon.

3. Missy Elliot

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Missy Elliott once again proves that she is a stage legend by winning the Best Live Performer award at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2024! Her incredible energy and charisma on stage are truly unmatched. Every time Missy performs, she always manages to captivate the audience with her surprise-filled stage actions and vibes that bring the atmosphere to life.

This victory further solidifies Missy Elliott's position as one of the most iconic entertainers in the world of hip-hop. Not only is she great at rapping and making hits, but Missy also knows how to pamper her fans with epic and impressive performances. She has proven that her stage performance is still the best, and no one can rival her extraordinary presence!

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