Swag! See The Freshest Onstage Looks From Our ‘Lyricist Of The Year’ Nominees

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By Emerald Elitou

October 1, 2021 / 9:17 AM

Lyricists never miss a moment to flex onstage! From dropping their dynamic bars to showcasing major swag, making a statement while onstage takes three things: confidence, attitude, and style!

Need proof? Keep scrolling to performance photos of Lyricist Of The Year nominees that single-handedly prove that our theory is on point. We promise you that these looks will have you eagerly waiting to see what hip hop stars will wear when performing at the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards.

Drake: Coachella 2017
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(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella)
J. Cole: WGCI-FM Summer Jam 2014
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(Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
Lil Baby: 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival
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(Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

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Megan Thee Stallion: 2021 BET Awards
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(Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)
Nas: 2004 VH1 Hip Hop Honors
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(Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
Benny The Butcher: Backstage At S.O.B.'s In 2019
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(Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Watch the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday, October 5 at 9 PM ET/PT.
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