Maglera Doe Boy, Blxckie, ODUMODUBLVCK, Burna Boy, make it to the 2024 'BET Hip Hop Awards' nominee list
Fat Joe returns as Host & Co-Executive Producer of ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2024
The ultimate Hip Hop celebration: "BET Hip Hop Awards" 2024 Premieres on BET (DStv Channel 129 and GOtv Channel 40), on Wednesday, 16 October at 03:00 CAT.
The results are in for the highly anticipated 19th annual ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2024! Nigerian stars, Burna Boy and ODUMODUBLVCK have each secured nominations for this year’s award along with South African artists Maglera Doe Boy and Blxckie.
Celebrating the best in Hip Hop from the past year across 17 categories and chosen by a prestigious voting academy of industry experts, this year’s show will be taped in an exciting, iconic new location in Las Vegas, NV, on Tuesday, 8 October. Fat Joe, the Grammy Award-nominated artist, actor, author, and media personality, returns as co-executive producer and host. ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2024 will air on BET (DStv Channel 129 and GOtv Channel 40) on Wednesday, 16 October at 03:00 CAT.
Burna Boy has earned a nod in the ‘Best Live Performance’ category, while ODUMODUBLVCK, Maglera Doe Boy, and Blxckie are competing in the 'Best International Flow' category.
“Joe Crack is back for the 3-peat, night night baby,” said Fat Joe. “It’s been a dream to host the ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ the past few years and I’m looking forward to taking things to the next level in Las Vegas. We’re going to be in a new city and location, but the excitement and entertainment at the awards will be even bigger than ever.”
Megan Thee Stallion leads this year’s nominations with an outstanding twelve nods. Megan’s nominations include ‘Song of the Year,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘Hip Hop Album of the Year,’ ‘Hip Hop Artist of the Year,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ ‘Best Live Performer,’ ‘Best Hip Hop Video,’ ‘Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse,’’ ‘Impact Track,’ and three in the category for ‘Best Collaboration.’ Kendrick Lamar follows with eleven nods, including ‘Best Hip Hop Video,’ ‘Best Live Performer,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ twice for ‘Song of the Year,’ ‘Best Collaboration.’ ‘Hip Hop Artist of the Year,’ ‘Video Director of the Year,’ ‘Impact Track,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ and ‘Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse’. Drake rounds out the top three nominees with an impressive eight nods. Cardi B, GloRilla, Metro Boomin, and Nicki Minaj each score seven nods. Future and Travis Scott tie with six nods each.
Other notable nominations include 21 Savage and 41, who received four nominations each. A$AP Rocky, Common, Lil Wayne, Pete Rock, and Sexyy Red each received three nominations.
“This year’s nominees exemplify the creativity and diversity of hip hop and the culture. We congratulate each nominee on their accomplishments and are excited to see how they will elevate hip hop artistry,” said Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET. “Thank you to our esteemed voting academy for your continued support and for selecting an outstanding list of hip hop luminaries who made 2024 a memorable year in music.”
Speaking on the nominees announcement, Monde Twala, Senior Vice President & Co-General Manager, Paramount Africa & Lead BET International, said "We are pleased to see the continued rise of African hip-hop in the global music scene, as evidenced by the nominations of Burna Boy, ODUMODUBLVCK, Maglera Doe Boy, and Blxckie in this year's BET Hip Hop Awards. These artists represent the vibrant culture and diverse hip-hop scenes from Africa, showcasing the immense talent the continent has to offer. We at BET are proud to provide this platform that amplifies these voices and brings African hip-hop to the world stage."
Celebrating the best in Hip Hop from the past year across 17 categories and chosen by a prestigious voting academy of industry experts, this year’s show will be taped in an exciting, iconic new location in Las Vegas, NV, on Tuesday, 8 October. Fat Joe, the Grammy Award-nominated artist, actor, author, and media personality, returns as co-executive producer and host. ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2024 will air on BET (DStv Channel 129 and GOtv Channel 40) on Wednesday, 16 October at 03:00 CAT.
Burna Boy has earned a nod in the ‘Best Live Performance’ category, while ODUMODUBLVCK, Maglera Doe Boy, and Blxckie are competing in the 'Best International Flow' category.
“Joe Crack is back for the 3-peat, night night baby,” said Fat Joe. “It’s been a dream to host the ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ the past few years and I’m looking forward to taking things to the next level in Las Vegas. We’re going to be in a new city and location, but the excitement and entertainment at the awards will be even bigger than ever.”
Megan Thee Stallion leads this year’s nominations with an outstanding twelve nods. Megan’s nominations include ‘Song of the Year,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘Hip Hop Album of the Year,’ ‘Hip Hop Artist of the Year,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ ‘Best Live Performer,’ ‘Best Hip Hop Video,’ ‘Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse,’’ ‘Impact Track,’ and three in the category for ‘Best Collaboration.’ Kendrick Lamar follows with eleven nods, including ‘Best Hip Hop Video,’ ‘Best Live Performer,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ twice for ‘Song of the Year,’ ‘Best Collaboration.’ ‘Hip Hop Artist of the Year,’ ‘Video Director of the Year,’ ‘Impact Track,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ and ‘Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse’. Drake rounds out the top three nominees with an impressive eight nods. Cardi B, GloRilla, Metro Boomin, and Nicki Minaj each score seven nods. Future and Travis Scott tie with six nods each.
Other notable nominations include 21 Savage and 41, who received four nominations each. A$AP Rocky, Common, Lil Wayne, Pete Rock, and Sexyy Red each received three nominations.
“This year’s nominees exemplify the creativity and diversity of hip hop and the culture. We congratulate each nominee on their accomplishments and are excited to see how they will elevate hip hop artistry,” said Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET. “Thank you to our esteemed voting academy for your continued support and for selecting an outstanding list of hip hop luminaries who made 2024 a memorable year in music.”
Speaking on the nominees announcement, Monde Twala, Senior Vice President & Co-General Manager, Paramount Africa & Lead BET International, said "We are pleased to see the continued rise of African hip-hop in the global music scene, as evidenced by the nominations of Burna Boy, ODUMODUBLVCK, Maglera Doe Boy, and Blxckie in this year's BET Hip Hop Awards. These artists represent the vibrant culture and diverse hip-hop scenes from Africa, showcasing the immense talent the continent has to offer. We at BET are proud to provide this platform that amplifies these voices and brings African hip-hop to the world stage."
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