BET proudly announces diamond-certified rapper, producer, entrepreneur, and global superstar Travis Scott as the recipient of this year's prestigious "I Am Hip Hop Award." The six-time "BET Hip Hop Awards" 2024 nominee will be celebrated for his creative genius, cultural contributions, and incredible talent, which have catapulted him to the top of the game as one of the most innovative forces in music and popular culture. This year's show, taped at Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub in Las Vegas, NV, on Tuesday, October 8, will transform the traditional award show format into an exciting celebration of hip hop, highlighting iconic club anthems from over the years. Hosted by hip hop legend Fat Joe, "BET Hip Hop Awards" 2024 will premiere on Tuesday, October 15, at 8 PM ET/PT on BET.

"Travis Scott is a visionary artist who continues to push the boundaries of music, culture, and live performance,” said Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy. With his unmatched creativity and relentless passion, he has redefined what it means to be a captivating, inspiring entertainer within the hip hop genre. We look forward to celebrating him at BET Hip Hop Awards 2024."

Megan Thee Stallion leads this year’s nominations with an outstanding twelve nods. "BET Hip Hop Awards" 2024 celebrates the best in Hip Hop from the past year across 17 categories chosen by a prestigious voting academy of industry experts. For the complete list of “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2024 nominees, click here.

Fans can vote for DJ of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Best Hip Hop platform categories athttps://www.bet.com/votehha24

Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, will oversee the production of the annual event and serve as Executive Producer with Jamal Noisette, SVP of Specials & Music Programming. Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, will act as Executive Producer for “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2024, with Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Dionne Harmon from Jesse Collins Entertainment also contributing as Executive Producers.

For more information about the “BET Hip Hop Awards” including the latest news and updates, viewers can visit the official site atBET.com/HipHopAwards.