Hip Hop Awards 2024: Kendrick Sweeps the Competiton with a Night Full of Victories
Rapper, actor, and executive producer Fat Joe hosted the "BET Hip Hop Awards" 2024 for the third time on Tuesday, October 15, kicking off the show with a fiery performance of his smash single “Make It Rain” alongside DJ Spinatik.
The night saw veteran emcee Kendrick Lamar dominate the competition. The West Coast artist was nominated for 11 awards and took home 8, including “Lyricist of the Year,” “Hip Hop Artist of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” and “Video Director of the Year” with Dave Free for their hit “Not Like Us.”
Travis Scott accepted the “I Am Hip Hop” award, presented by actress and singer Teyana Taylor.
The evening also featured electrifying performances from some of the genre’s biggest stars, including Trina, Yung Miami, Juicy J, 2 Chainz, and many more.
Until next time, check out the complete list of winners below.
“Best Hip Hop Video”
Kendrick Lamar - “NOT LIKE US”
“Best collaboration”
Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar - “Like That”
“Best Duo or Group”
Future and Metro Boomin
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“Lyricist of the Year”
Kendrick Lamar
“Video Director of the Year”
Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar
“Song of the Year”
“Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
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“Hip Hop Album of the Year”
Pink Friday 2 - by Nicki Minaj
“Hip Hop Artist of the Year”
Kendrick Lamar
“Best Live Performer”
Missy Elliott
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“Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist”
Sexyy Red
“Hustler of the Year”
50 Cent
“Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse”
Kendrick Lamar - “Like that (Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lama)”
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“Producer of the Year”
The Alchemist
“Impact Track”
“Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
“Best Hip Hop Platform”
Club Shay Shay
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“DJ of the Year”
The Alchemist
