Kendrick Lamar Dominates 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards; Nicki Minaj Makes History, 50 Cent Honored

October 16, 2024
Kendrick Lamar Dominates 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards; Nicki Minaj Makes History, 50 Cent Honored
  • The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, hosted by Fat Joe, aired on October 15, showcasing the best in hip-hop talent.

  • Other notable winners included Sexyy Red, who was recognized as Breakthrough Artist, and Ghetts from the UK, who won Best International Flow.

  • The ceremony featured high-energy performances from artists like 2 Chainz, E-40, Juicy J, and Trina, who performed alongside Yung Miami.

  • Fat Joe highlighted his favorite moment of the night when Travis Scott received his award, praising his unique style and contributions to music.

  • The pandemic in 2020 played a surprising role in uniting the hip-hop community, contributing to Fat Joe's resurgence as a prominent figure in the industry.

  • On a personal note, Fat Joe is preparing to release a new album and has recently launched the single 'Paradise', featuring DJ Khaled and Anitta.

  • Kendrick Lamar emerged as the standout winner of the night, taking home eight awards out of eleven nominations, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for 'Not Like Us'.

  • As the hip-hop scene continues to evolve, many artists, including legends, are set to release new projects in 2024, reflecting the genre's dynamic nature.

  • Nicki Minaj made history by winning Album of the Year for her project 'Pink Friday 2', becoming the first female rapper to achieve this honor.

  • 50 Cent was honored with the Hustler of the Year award and expressed gratitude for his struggles in a heartfelt social media post.

  • Despite leading the nominations with twelve, Megan Thee Stallion left the event without any awards, sharing the spotlight with Lamar.

  • Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song' continued its impressive run, marking its 14th week at Number One, placing him among hip-hop legends.

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