Lamar Sweeps BET Hip Hop Awards, Stallion Shut Out
Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET GloRilla performs onstage during the BET Hip Hop Awards 2024 at Drai's Beachclub & Nightclub on October 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
Lamar's victories included top honors, such as Hip Hop Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for “Not Like Us,” and Lyricist of the Year. He also won Video Director of the Year, shared with Dave Free for their work on the “Not Like Us” music video.Kendrick Lamar wins the award for the Best Male Hip Hop Artist at tonight’s BET Awards. He now holds the most wins for this category (7x) 🏆
— Joey (@gothamhiphop) July 1, 2024
Previous winners of this award:
2023 - Kendrick
2022 - Kendrick
2021 - Lil Baby
2020 - DaBaby
2019 - Nipsey Hussle
2018 - Kendrick
2017… pic.twitter.com/KwfW00Ma6K
In contrast, Megan Thee Stallion, known for her chart-topping hits, was surprisingly absent from the winners' circle, a shock to many given her leading number of nominations.
Other notable wins included Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2,” which took home Hip Hop Album of the Year, reaffirming her lasting influence. Sexyy Red was crowned Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist, while 50 Cent earned the Hustler of the Year title for his business ventures.
Hosted by Fat Joe, the awards ceremony highlighted both veterans and emerging stars, showcasing hip-hop's lasting impact and global reach.
Song of the Year: “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
Hip Hop Album of the Year: “Pink Friday 2” – Nicki Minaj
Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist: Sexyy Red
Hustler of the Year: 50 Cent
Best Collaboration: “Like That” – Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar (“Not Like Us”)
Other notable wins included Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2,” which took home Hip Hop Album of the Year, reaffirming her lasting influence. Sexyy Red was crowned Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist, while 50 Cent earned the Hustler of the Year title for his business ventures.
Hosted by Fat Joe, the awards ceremony highlighted both veterans and emerging stars, showcasing hip-hop's lasting impact and global reach.
Key Winners
Hip Hop Artist of the Year: Kendrick LamarSong of the Year: “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
Hip Hop Album of the Year: “Pink Friday 2” – Nicki Minaj
Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist: Sexyy Red
Hustler of the Year: 50 Cent
Best Collaboration: “Like That” – Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar (“Not Like Us”)
For the full list of winners, click here.
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