Show Highlights

Hip hop gets live and direct on its finest night.

'Lit Like Bic'   - Swae Lee and Slim Jimmy kick off their debut enjoying the spoils of success at a young age. From money and women to cars and weed and sipping on lean, the "double trouble" duo gives a glimpse into a baller lifestyle. Slim Jimmy breaks down their ashy to classy come up, spitting, "You say you run your f***n town, we need to link up/ I came from that dirty town, look how I clean up."(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Flexin' on Stage - Rappers Swae Lee (L) and Slim Jimmy of Rae Sremmurd set things off at Hip Hop Awards 2014 with their hit single "No Flex Zone." Well, looks like the Hip Hop Awards was the perfect location to flex your love for hip hop. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

They Know About Us - Slim Jimmy of Rae Sremmurd tears through his verse like a pro while the dancers held it down in the back repping for #TeamSremmurd. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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They Know About Us - Slim Jimmy of Rae Sremmurd tears through his verse like a pro while the dancers held it down in the back repping for #TeamSremmurd. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Snoop Dogg - Everybody loves Snoop from grandmas to babies, so the Long Beach spitter would be a sure bet to rock Sin City. And with his extensive résumé of hits, from "Beautiful" to "Gin and Juice," The D-O-Double G wouldn't have a problem making everyone "Drop It Like It's Hot."(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Snoop the Great - Uncle Snoop stepped on stage to introduce the BET Hip Hop Awards. This marks his second time hosting and keepin' things one hunnid fa shizzle.  (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

Doggfather Wizadry - Snoop once gain gave us a smooth intro speech in which he waxed about his return, his West Coast OG flavor, and of course, all things legal in Denver. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Doggfather Wizadry - Snoop once gain gave us a smooth intro speech in which he waxed about his return, his West Coast OG flavor, and of course, all things legal in Denver. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

Real Presenters of Hollywood - Uh-oh, Nelly and Bridgette Hart or rather Nelly and Erica Ash (the actress who plays Bridgette on Real Husbands of Hollywood)? In either case, Nelly may want to watch out for his car after presenting for Best Collabo. (Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Real Presenters of Hollywood - Uh-oh, Nelly and Bridgette Hart or rather Nelly and Erica Ash (the actress who plays Bridgette on Real Husbands of Hollywood)? In either case, Nelly may want to watch out for his car after presenting for Best Collabo. (Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Keys to the Porsha - Porsha Williams and Uncle Snoop shared some banter before presenting the next performance. Snoop's reaction when he saw Porsha: "Geezus Gawd." Must be nice to be a housewife in Atlanta. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Keys to the Porsha - Porsha Williams and Uncle Snoop shared some banter before presenting the next performance. Snoop's reaction when he saw Porsha: "Geezus Gawd." Must be nice to be a housewife in Atlanta. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Young Thug on wanting to name his next mixtape Tha Carter V: - “I’ma drop one more mixtape [before my album]. I’ll probably name it Tha Carter V, 'cause the original Carter V still ain’t came out yet. I don’t know what the f**k they doing. So I’ma put that motherf****r out for 'em.”(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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A Thug's 'Lifestyle' - Young Thug blazed the stage with his current banger "Lifestyle." Peep his shirt and pants. You have to be about that life to achieve his lifestyle's pedigree. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Rich Thug? - Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug connected, adding even more momentum to the show. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Rich Thug? - Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug connected, adding even more momentum to the show. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

The Good Homie - Rich Homie Quan took to the stage after Young Thug set it off for "Lifestyle." Rocking a fur vest, his flamboyance was respected as much as his performance abilities. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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The Good Homie - Rich Homie Quan took to the stage after Young Thug set it off for "Lifestyle." Rocking a fur vest, his flamboyance was respected as much as his performance abilities. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

Fly Lifestyle - Birdman came through to close out the set for "Lifestyle." It was another fitting reminder that YMCMB is on top of their game. (Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Fly Lifestyle - Birdman came through to close out the set for "Lifestyle." It was another fitting reminder that YMCMB is on top of their game. (Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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One Day It'll All Make Common Sense - Common came through and delivered a soul-infused hip hop performance that helped diversify the show. (Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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One Day It'll All Make Common Sense - Common came through and delivered a soul-infused hip hop performance that helped diversify the show. (Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Impact Track: Common feat. Vince Staples, "Kingdom" - Common and Vince Staples reminded listeners and music lovers everywhere that hip hop isn't just about parties, cars and clothes, it's about being socially aware and spreading love, which is what they did with their track "Kingdom." (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Hip Hop Staple - Newcomer Vince Staples  stepped through the fog and performed his verse from "Kingdom." The set was backed by a choir, adding an incredible, church-like feeling that lifted the audience's spirit. (Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

Hip Hop's Resurrection - Jay Electronica joined Common and Vince Staples to deliver his verse from "Kingdom." It was monumental when two of hip hop's most thought provoking artists connect for an equally thought provoking song and performance. (Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Hip Hop's Resurrection - Jay Electronica joined Common and Vince Staples to deliver his verse from "Kingdom." It was monumental when two of hip hop's most thought provoking artists connect for an equally thought provoking song and performance. (Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Finding Common Ground - In a touching moment, Common brought out the parents of Michael Brown on stage for a moment of unity. It was a symbolic moment between Michael Brown Sr., Lesley McSpadden, Common, Vince Staples and Jay Electronica that reminded the audience to remain conscious and thoughtful of the current political atmosphere.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Finding Common Ground - In a touching moment, Common brought out the parents of Michael Brown on stage for a moment of unity. It was a symbolic moment between Michael Brown Sr., Lesley McSpadden, Common, Vince Staples and Jay Electronica that reminded the audience to remain conscious and thoughtful of the current political atmosphere.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

The Host With the Most - Snoop made sure to tell a few jokes in between sets. We're sure Uncle Snoop has a future in comedy if he ever gives up his music career. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Host With the Most - Snoop made sure to tell a few jokes in between sets. We're sure Uncle Snoop has a future in comedy if he ever gives up his music career. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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'Highway 85' - Eazy-E is probably smiling from above as the Atlanta trappers give his classic "Boyz-n-the-Hood" a southern re-working when they take the boys in blue on a high speed chase. Riding dirty on this gangsta tale, Takeoff floors it with, "I see red and white blue lights while I look in my rear / Put the gas out, its Friday and it's smoky in here / F**k, another high speed chase, that's when the hemi kick in / Forgive me for my sins, I ain't going back to the pen."(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Three A-Migos - Kiari "Offset" Cephus, Quavious "Quavo" Marshall and Kirshnik "Takeoff" Ball,  aka Migos, sprinkled the show with their authentic Atlanta flavor. Starting their set in the audience the crew slowly continued rapping as they made it to the stage and turned up!(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Hhhannnhhhh - Yes, French Montana let off his trademark laugh/adlib during Snoop's GNN segment. What did they discuss? Well apparently Snoop used to act alongside Nia Long. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Hhhannnhhhh - Yes, French Montana let off his trademark laugh/adlib during Snoop's GNN segment. What did they discuss? Well apparently Snoop used to act alongside Nia Long. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Hip Hop's Boardwalk Emperor - Actor Michael K. Williams came out to present the I Am Hip Hop award to Doug E. Fresh. As he put it, Doug E. Fresh is part of hip hop's "pantheon of greats" — something that no one will deny.(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Hip Hop's Boardwalk Emperor - Actor Michael K. Williams came out to present the I Am Hip Hop award to Doug E. Fresh. As he put it, Doug E. Fresh is part of hip hop's "pantheon of greats" — something that no one will deny.(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

The Man of the Hour - Doug E. Fresh was the recipient of this year's I Am Hip Hop Award. It was a shining moment for the beatbox artist and also an emotional one. He thanked his mother, father, Slick Rick and the original Get Fresh Crew.  (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Man of the Hour - Doug E. Fresh was the recipient of this year's I Am Hip Hop Award. It was a shining moment for the beatbox artist and also an emotional one. He thanked his mother, father, Slick Rick and the original Get Fresh Crew.  (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Tribute for an Icon - It was an emotional moment that had Doug E. Fresh in tears and also tugged away at the audience's emotions as well. Hip hop has its icons, but the moment also made everyone realize that these icons have their own icons, and for Doug E. Fresh, it was his mother.   (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tribute for an Icon - It was an emotional moment that had Doug E. Fresh in tears and also tugged away at the audience's emotions as well. Hip hop has its icons, but the moment also made everyone realize that these icons have their own icons, and for Doug E. Fresh, it was his mother.   (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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More Than One Honoree - He also revealed that his mother, Mrs. Arlene, passed away five weeks ago and launched into a passionate speech about her influence. He even played a recording of her saying, "Hi everyone, my son Doug E. has something he wants to tell you." Doug E. later elaborated on that recording by saying, "If it wasn't for hip hop I don't know where I'd be." (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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More Than One Honoree - He also revealed that his mother, Mrs. Arlene, passed away five weeks ago and launched into a passionate speech about her influence. He even played a recording of her saying, "Hi everyone, my son Doug E. has something he wants to tell you." Doug E. later elaborated on that recording by saying, "If it wasn't for hip hop I don't know where I'd be." (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Who Likes to Party? - After the emotional moment, Uncle Snoop came out to show love to Fresh and the two launched into a rendition of "La Di Da Di." Keen hip hop fans will remember that Snoop also had a cover of the hip hop classic that came out years ago as "Lodi Dodi." This moment was for the real hip hop heads. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Who Likes to Party? - After the emotional moment, Uncle Snoop came out to show love to Fresh and the two launched into a rendition of "La Di Da Di." Keen hip hop fans will remember that Snoop also had a cover of the hip hop classic that came out years ago as "Lodi Dodi." This moment was for the real hip hop heads. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Mustard on an Awards Show - DJ Mustard gets live during his set! Let's see who he brings to the stage to perform his catalog of hits.(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Mustard on an Awards Show - DJ Mustard gets live during his set! Let's see who he brings to the stage to perform his catalog of hits.(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lil Boosie - Lil Boosie canceled a show in Charlotte, N.C., in February after feeling "frail and weak," he told TMZ. Instead he checked himself into a local hospital where he was treated for dehydration. The "Wipe Me Down" emcee suffers from diabetes, although it's not yet confirmed if that's what caused the spell. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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#BoosieBack - Lil Boosie set off DJ Mustard's set with the track "Face Down," which was featured on DJ Mustard's 10 Summers compilation. It sounded like the Baton Rouge emcee was back and better than ever. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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All We See Is Dolla $igns - Ty Dolla $ign droped in on the DJ Mustard set and showed some West Coast love by crooning "Paranoid." Believe us when we say he wasn't paranoid of lighting up the stage when he grabbed the mic. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Straight Hitta - Closing out DJ Mustard's set was YG, who came through on a low rider bicycle rocking West Coast plaid. Looks like his crazy life is only getting crazier. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Straight Hitta - Closing out DJ Mustard's set was YG, who came through on a low rider bicycle rocking West Coast plaid. Looks like his crazy life is only getting crazier. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

In Da Club Hits - Teyana Taylor came out to present the winner for Best Club Banger. She described the winning song as one in which "that moment happens" while you're in the club on a Friday night.  (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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In Da Club Hits - Teyana Taylor came out to present the winner for Best Club Banger. She described the winning song as one in which "that moment happens" while you're in the club on a Friday night.  (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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2014 Hip Hop Awards - Another noteworthy stage moment for Brandy happens on Tuesday, October 14 at 8C/7C on the 2014 Hip Hop Awards. Be there!(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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On Brand - It may be a hip hop show but that didn’t stop Two Eleven songstress Brandy from showing off her vocal skills onstage when she joined Yo-Yo, Queen Latifah and MC Lyte for a throwback performance of the “I Wanna Be Down” remix. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

"I Wanna Be Down" Performance at the BET Hip Hop Awards  - Four hip-hop/R&B queens reunited at the BET Hip Hop Awards for an amazing performance of the remix of "I Wanna Be Down." (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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'90s TURN UP! - You can only imagine the look in the audience's eyes when they saw the performance with these four queens. Make sure to tune in Tuesday, October 14 at 8P/7C to experience this throwback performance. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Cyphers Can't Stop Wont Stop - For the first time, Snoop invited freestyle acts to kick a cypher on stage. It was clear that the artists chosen had bars. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Murda Was the Case - Murda Mook closed out the on stage cypher with Love and Hip Hop references, ultra-lyrical rhyme patterns and a short acapella verse.(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Murda Was the Case - Murda Mook closed out the on stage cypher with Love and Hip Hop references, ultra-lyrical rhyme patterns and a short acapella verse.(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Reality Check - In this hilarious show moment, Uncle Snoop interviews reality star Mimi Faust about her infamous shower incident. "Was the tape leaked? And is there a sequel?" he asked. Experience the hilarity for yourself firsthand on Tuesday, October 14 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Reality Check - In this hilarious show moment, Uncle Snoop interviews reality star Mimi Faust about her infamous shower incident. "Was the tape leaked? And is there a sequel?" he asked. Experience the hilarity for yourself firsthand on Tuesday, October 14 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

If It Ain’t About… - If it ain’t about the money or an impressive stage showing, than you know T.I. had no parts in. Here T.I. is snapped by BET.com's show cam decked out in a unique style fit for a kang. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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If It Ain’t About… - If it ain’t about the money or an impressive stage showing, than you know T.I. had no parts in. Here T.I. is snapped by BET.com's show cam decked out in a unique style fit for a kang. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Good $hmoney - The crowd went crazy when Brooklyn MC Bobby Shmurda hit the stage to perform his hit “Hot Boy” and so will you. Watch the buzzing MC in action on Tuesday, October 14 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Good $hmoney - The crowd went crazy when Brooklyn MC Bobby Shmurda hit the stage to perform his hit “Hot Boy” and so will you. Watch the buzzing MC in action on Tuesday, October 14 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)