Queer AF: How LGBTQ+ Artists Are Redefining Rap

10/04/2021

Angel Haze, Mykki Blanco, Kidd Kenn, Saucy Santana, Fly Young Red and Cakes da Killa weigh in on how LGBTQ+ artists and queerness have influenced hip-hop culture.

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#MCE! See The Men Who Left Fans Drooling With Fresh Cut Beards At The 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

These gents had us doing a double take on the red carpet!
10/18/2021
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Parents, Kids, And Other Adorable Family Moments On The BET Hip Hop Awards Red Carpet
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

See the heartwarming photos from hip hop’s biggest night out!
10/15/2021
01:38

3 Takeaways From The 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

BIA had no problem clapping back at her haters.
10/13/2021
01:08

Who is Tobe Nwigwe? The Hip Hop Awards Performer Who Tore Down The Stage
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Being that he's relatively new to the music scene, here are a few facts about the Hip Hop Awards performer who brought down the stage.
10/12/2021
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Rehearsal 360 Starring Tobe Nwigwe
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Get a behind-the-scenes look as rapper Tobe Nwigwe prepares to hit the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021 stage with wife and collaborator Fat Nwigwe for a joy-filled performance of "Fye Fye."
10/11/2021
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Ranking The Hip Hop Album Of The Year Nominees
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Tyler, The Creator's 'Call Me If You Get Lost' was this year's winner.
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Top 6 Sexiest Moments On The BET Hip Hop Awards 2021 Red Carpet
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

See the sexy designer looks that are going viral!
10/06/2021
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Artists Flex Their Mic Skills in the Digital Cypher
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Toosii, Lakeyah, Kidd Kenn and Symba make a big impression with strong verses during the digital cypher at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021.
10/05/2021
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04:35

Tobe Nwigwe Celebrates an Iconic Moment
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Joined by his wife Fat, Tobe Nwigwe talks to Big Tigger about Rap City's significance, working with his family, his song "I Need You To (Breonna Taylor)" and more.
10/05/2021
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08:47

Jermaine Dupri Chats About Fat Joe's Heated Instagram Live
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Hip-hop mogul Jermaine Dupri talks about Fat Joe's Instagram Live incident, the likelihood of a So So Def and Bad Boy tour, why southern artists have dominated the industry and more.
10/05/2021
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00:30

Classic Moment - Remy Ma Freestyles
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Look back at the early days of Remy Ma dropping bars before hitting big in the rap game.
10/05/2021
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05:47

Fat Joe Found a New Hobby During COVID-19
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Fat Joe talks about interviewing his friends on "The Fat Joe Show," Big Tigger remembers exciting moments on Rap City, and the guys discuss hustlers in the hip-hop industry.
10/05/2021
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00:29

Classic Moment - Fat Joe and Biz Markie Share the Love
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Biz Markie recognized Fat Joe's determination early on, and the rappers reflect on their hometown connections in this classic moment from the show.
10/05/2021
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03:04

Yung Pooda, Young Devyn and Nino Man Step into the Booth
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

During a special BET Hip Hop Awards 2021 edition of Rap City, MCs Yung Pooda, Young Devyn and Nino Man show off their freestyle game in the booth.
10/05/2021
03:47

2021 Hip Hop Awards Red Carpet Conversations
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Watch D Smoke, IDK, Kaytranada and more of today’s top rappers break down the meaning of the show’s theme, “in hip hop we stand.”
10/05/2021
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Where It All Started: Lil Wayne
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

New Orleans native Lil Wayne built on his Hot Boys success to achieve solo stardom, start his own record label and establish himself as one of the most influential names in hip hop.
10/05/2021
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Crew Love - Native Tongues
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

A crew is a necessary part of the rap game, and in the late 1980s, Native Tongues created a collective that would go on to change hip hop forever.
10/05/2021
05:59

2021 Hip Hop Awards Red Carpet Revelations
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Watch Fat Joe, BIA, Latto and more tell BET.com facts we never knew and what’s on and poppin’ in their worlds straight from the 2021 Hip Hop Awards.
10/05/2021
01:02

Best Bling Spotted On The 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards Red Carpet!
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Watch the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday, October 5 at 9 PM ET.
10/05/2021
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05:44

BET Presents: The Encore's Top Collaborations
BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

BET looks back at the best hip-hop collaborations from the singers of BET Presents: The Encore, including 702's "Steelo" with Missy Elliot and Total's multi-track team-up with Biggie.
10/05/2021
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