Lil Wayne Honored by National Museum of African American Music with Exhibition Highlighting Legacy

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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Latto’s Most Memorable BET Hip Hop Awards Moments
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Fat Joe Wants This Year’s Hip Hop Awards To Be The “Greatest” Ever Made
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The host of this year's show is hyped up and honored to be the master of ceremonies!
09/23/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Meet the Nominees for 'Hip Hop Artist of the Year'
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09/23/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Rap Songs You Probably Didn’t Know Were Produced by Pharrell Williams
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The Grammy Award-winning producer has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry across genres.
09/23/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Get to Know This Year's ‘I Am Hip Hop’ Honoree Trina
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09/26/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Get To Know ‘Breakthrough’ Nominee Nardo Wick
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The rising star representing Jacksonville, FL, rose to fame with his viral hit 'Who Want Smoke.'
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Hip Hop Awards 2022 'The Recall:' Meet ‘Breakthrough’ Nominee Blxst
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09/28/2022
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MC Lyte Addresses DJ Akademiks Who Called Hip Hop Pioneers 'Dusty'

The first female rapper to receive a Grammy nomination called the comments a “disservice.”
09/29/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: 30th Anniversary of Iconic Loud Records To Be Honored
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09/30/2022
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BET Reveals 'BET Hip Hop Awards' 2022 Cypher Talent
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09/30/2022
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Lil Wayne Honored by National Museum of African American Music with Exhibition Highlighting Legacy

The exhibit allows fans to view his Grammy Award, a handwritten letter from Rikers Island, and other artifacts.
10/03/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Fat Joe, Remy Ma, and LOUD 30 Close Out The Show With Club-Poppin’ Melody Of Hits
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Iconic members of the LOUD 30 camp had the audience on their feet!
10/04/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: GloRilla Left Speechless After Taking Home ‘Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist’ Award
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This marks the Memphis native’s first-ever award recognition.
10/04/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Fashionable Backstage Moments You May Have Missed At Previous BET Hip Hop Awards

These behind-the-scenes snaps are just as lit as the performances!
10/04/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Rap Icon Trina Dedicates ‘I Am Hip Hop Award’ to Late Niece
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The Miami native extended a special shout out to rising rapper GloRilla who won this year's 'Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist' award.
10/04/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Here Are The Evening's Winners!
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This year's show proved that hip hop is forever!
10/05/2022
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Rihanna Describes How She Feels About Performing The NFL Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show

Rih's halftime show will mark her long-awaited comeback to music, as it's been six years since she last released a studio project.
10/06/2022
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‘The Velvet Rope’ Turns 25: Janet Jackson’s Most Liberated Album Reshaped R&B Forever

October 7th marks the 25th anniversary of Janet Jackson’s iconic (and most liberated) album, ‘The Velvet Rope,’ and here are 5 things we learned about her classic project.
10/07/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: See Hitmaka's Musical Journey to 'Producer of the Year'
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In honor of this year’s show, we’re looking at some of the records that we feel earned him the name of hitmaker and this year’s title of “Producer of the Year.”
10/11/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Backstage Pass!
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Joey Bada$$, DJ Drama and more join BET.com backstage to talk about their favorite hip hop albums!
10/12/2022
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Shaq Reveals A Major Label Offered Him A $10 Million Contract To Produce Three Albums

“I never wanted to be a rapper, never wanted to do an album. You know for me, just meeting you guys is a pleasure. Even though I’m Shaq, I’m still a kid.”
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