BET Hip Hop Awards
The BET Hip Hop Awards are an annual awards show, airing on BET, showcasing hip hop performers, producers and music video directors. The awards ceremony began in 2006, was held on November 12, 2006 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, was first aired November 15 and was hosted by comedian Katt Williams. The second ceremony was held on October 13, 2007. Like the first ceremony, this was also held at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, first aired on October 17 and was also hosted by Katt Williams. The third ceremony premiered on October 23, 2008. This ceremony was not hosted by Katt Williams, but instead was hosted by popular R&B artist T-Pain. The fourth ceremony was held on October 10, 2009 and was hosted by Mike Epps and aired on October 27. The fifth ceremony was held on October 2, 2010 (aired October 12) and was also by Mike Epps.
2006
The 2006 show was hosted by Katt Williams.
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2007
The 2007 show was again hosted by Katt Williams
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2008
The 2008 show was hosted by T-Pain
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2009
The 2009 show was hosted by Mike Epps
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2010
The 2010 show were hosted by Mike Epps. DJ Khaled was the host DJ and DJ Premier DJed the ciphers. [1][2][3]
Performances [1]
- Cypher 1 - Raekwon, Yelawolf, Wiz Khalifa & Bones Brigante
- Cypher 2 - Tyga, Kuniva, Royce Da 5'9 & Diamond
- Cypher 3 - Rev Run with his sons Diggy & Jo-Jo; and Ice Cube with his sons Doughboy & OMG
- Cypher 4 - Busta Rhymes, Mickey Factz, Reek Da Villain, & Zawcain
- Cypher 5 - Kanye West, Common, Pusha T, CyHi Da Prynce & Big Sean of G.O.O.D. Music
- Cypher 6 (Ghana Cypher) - D-Black, Sarkodie, Edem, Tinny, Baby-G, Kwaku-T, & Reggie Rockstone
Winners [2]
2011
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October 11, 2011 |
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Mike Epps |
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The 2011 show were hosted by Mike Epps.DJ Premier DJed the ciphers. [4][5][6]
Performances [3]
- Internet Exclusive Cypher 1 - Gilbere Forte, Chris Sutton, XV & Jay Rock
- Internet Exclusive Cypher 2 - Rico Staxx, Wais P, Termanology, Sean Cross, French Montana & Mike Epps
- Cypher 1 - Big K.R.I.T., Tech N9ne, Machine Gun Kelly, Kendrick Lamar, & B.o.B
- Cypher 2 - Reek Da Villain, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes, & Ludacris
- Cypher 3 - Lady Of Rage, Blind Fury, Dom Kennedy, & Skillz
- Cypher 4 - Wale, Pill, Stalley, Meek Mill & Rick Ross of Maybach Music Group
- Cypher 5 - Chris Brown, Ace Hood, Kevin McCall, & Tyga[4]
- Cypher 6 - Soprano, Lecrae, Nitty Scott MC, & Estelle
- Cypher 7 - Eminem, Yelawolf, & Slaughterhouse (Royce da 5'9", Joe Budden, Crooked I, & Joell Ortiz) of Shady Records[5]
Winners [6]
- Reese’s Perfect Combo Award - (Best Collaboration): "Look at Me Now" - Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes:
- Best Live Performer: Lil Wayne
- Lyricist of the Year: Lil Wayne
- Rookie of the Year: Wiz Khalifa
- Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style): Nicki Minaj
- Best Hip Hop Online Site: WorldStarHipHop.com
- Best Mixtape: J. Cole - Friday Night Lights
- Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse: Busta Rhymes - "Look at Me Now" (with Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne)
- Hustler of the Year: Jay-Z
- Verizon People’s Champ Award - Viewers’ Choice: "Look at Me Now" - Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes
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