Hip Hop Awards 2022: 3 Times an Atlanta Artist Took Home Bragging Rights
There’s no denying Atlanta’s impact on hip hop music. The Peach City has given birth to some of the most prominent artists in the game, including Future, Lil Baby, Young Thug, Latto, and many more. As the Hip Hop Awards returns to Atlanta, check out three times a native artist took home a win in a major category, and don’t forget to tune into the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards airing Tuesday, October 4 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET.
Hip Hop Artist of the Year 2021
Lil Baby stood as the only artist representing Atlanta in the “Hip Hop Artist of the Year” at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, beating out Cardi B, hailing from Bronx, NY, Houston hottie Megan Thee Stallion, West Coast shining star Tyler, the Creator, North Carolina’s J. Cole, and Canadian native Drake.
Hip Hop Video of the Year 2006
At the first-ever BET Hip Hop Awards, Atlanta native T.I. took home the win for “Hip Hop Video of the Year” for his 2006 hit single ”What You Know,” the lead single from his fourth studio album King. The vintage track interpolates Roberta Flack's version of The Impressions's "Gone Away" and the song "Hey Joe,” popularized by Jimi Hendrix. T.I. won in this category again in 2009 for his song “Live Your Life,” featuring Rihanna.
Impact Track 2020
At the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards, Atlanta hometown hero Lil Baby was honored with the “Impact Track” for his protest song “The Bigger Picture.” The single was released in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and called for justice against police brutality in the United States and systemic racism.
Watch the Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday, October 4, at 9 PM ET/PT on BET
