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 and aired on October 17 of the same year. Like its predecessor, the ceremony was also held at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, and was 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 and hip hop 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 hosted Mike Epps. Epps would go on to host two additional years (2011 & 2012), while Snoop Dogg hosted in 2013, 2014, and 2015. The 2016 show was hosted by DJ Khaled. During the TDE cypher, artist Kendrick Lamar subliminally dissed rappers Papoose and Drake.

2006

2006 BET Hip Hop Awards
Date	November 12, 2006
Location	Fox Theatre
Hosted by	Katt Williams
Television/radio coverage
Network	BET

The 2006 show was hosted by Katt Williams.

Performances

• "Welcome to Atlanta" (Remix) – Jermaine Dupri feat. Ludacris, Young Jeezy and Lil Jon
• "That's That" – Snoop Dogg
• "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" – Birdman and Lil Wayne
• "Push It" / "Hustlin'" – Rick Ross
• "Grew Up a Screw Up" – Ludacris feat. Young Jeezy
• "One Blood" / "Let's Ride" – The Game feat. Junior Reid
• "Top Back" (Remix) – T.I. feat. Young Dro, Big Kuntry King and B.G.
• "I Luv It" – Young Jeezy
• "We Fly High" – Jim Jones feat. Juelz Santana
• "Walk It Out" – Unk
• Cypher 1 – Papoose, Lupe Fiasco and Styles P
• Cypher 2 – Remy Ma, Saigon, Sway DaSafo and Rhymefest, with DJ Scratch

Winners

• Hip Hop Video of the Year: "What You Know" – T.I.
• Element Award: Video Director of the Year: Hype Williams
• Hip Hop Track of the Year: "It's Goin' Down" – Yung Joc feat. Nitti
• Rookie of the Year: Chamillionaire
• Element Award: Producer of the Year: Jermaine Dupri
• Hip Hop MVP of the Year: T.I.
• Element Award – Lyricist of the Year: Common
• Element Award – Best Hip Hop Dance of the Year: Snap
• Best Hip Hop Movie: ATL
• Best Live Performance: Busta Rhymes
• Move the Crowd Award: Busta Rhymes
• Hip Hop CD of the Year: King – T.I.
• Hip Hop Hustler Award: Jay Z
• Alltel Wireless People's Champ Award: "Ridin'" – Chamillionaire feat. Krayzie Bone
• Best UK Hip Hop Act (BET International): Sway DaSafo
• BET Hot Ringtone Award: "Shoulder Lean" – Young Dro feat. T.I.
• I Am Hip-Hop Icon Award: Grandmaster Flash

2007

2007 BET Hip Hop Awards
Date	October 13, 2007
Location	Atlanta Civic Center
Hosted by	Katt Williams
Television/radio coverage
Network	BET

The 2007 show was again hosted by Katt Williams

Performances

• "Can't Tell Me Nothing" / "Good Life" – Kanye West
• "Gossip" – Lil Wayne
• "Wadsyaname" / "Let It Go" – Nelly
• "A Bay Bay" – Hurricane Chris
• "Wipe Me Down" (Remix) – Lil Boosie, Webbie and Foxx
• "Hurt" – T.I. Busta Rhymes and Alfamega
• "Duffle Bag Boy" – Playaz Circle feat. Lil Wayne and Ludacris
• "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" – Soulja Boy
• Cypher 1 – Wyclef Jean, Twista, Lil' Mama and Dizzee Rascal
• Cypher 2 – Phonte, Stat Quo and Kardinal Offishall
• Cypher 3 – Ras Kass, Joell Ortiz, Flo and Cassidy

Winners

• Lyricist of the Year: Common
• Video Director of the Year: Hype Williams
• Track of the Year: "Party Like a Rockstar" – Shop Boyz
• CD of the Year: Finding Forever – Common and T.I. vs. T.I.P. – T.I.
• Best U.K. Hip-Hop Act: Kano
• Best Live Performance: Kanye West
• Best Ringtone: "Big Things Poppin' (Do It)" – T.I.
• Alltel Wireless People's Champ Award: "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" – Birdman and Lil Wayne
• Best Video: "Stronger" – Kanye West
• Best Dance: "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" – Soulja Boy
• Best Collaboration: "International Players Anthem (I Choose You)" – UGK feat. Outkast
• Best Track: "Party Like a Rockstar" – Shop Boyz
• Producer of the Year: Timbaland
• Hustler of the Year: 50 Cent
• Rookie of the Year: Rich Boy
• DJ of the Year: DJ Khaled
• MVP of the Year: Lil Wayne
• Best Movie: Stomp the Yard
• I Am Hip Hop: KRS-One

2008

2008 BET Hip Hop Awards
Date	October 23, 2008
Location	Atlanta Civic Center
Hosted by	T-Pain
Television/radio coverage
Network	BET

The 2008 show was hosted by T-Pain

Performances

• "What Up, What's Haapnin'" / "Swing Ya Rag" / "The Last of a Dying Breed" / "On Top of the World" – T.I. feat. Ludacris, Swizz Beatz and B.o.B
• "Hero" – Nas feat. Keri Hilson
• "Bust It Baby Pt. 2" – Plies feat. Ne-Yo
• "Crazy World" – Young Jeezy
• "Cha Cha Cha" – MC Lyte
• "Play With My Yoyo" – Yo-Yo
• "Afro Puffs" – The Lady of Rage
• "Shoop" / "Push It" / "Whatta Man" – Salt-N-Pepa
• "Here I Am" – Rick Ross feat. Nelly and Avery Storm
• "Universal Mind Control" / "Spaz" – Common feat. N.E.R.D
• "Can't Believe It" / "Chopped & Skrewed" – T-Pain feat. Lil Wayne and Ludacris
• "Why Me" / "It Was a Good Day" – Ice Cube feat. Musiq Soulchild
• "Marco Polo" – Bow Wow feat. Soulja Boy
• Cypher 1 – Hurricane Chris, K'naan, Bun B and Q-Tip
• Cypher 2 – Willy Northpole, Hime, Blaq Poet and Cory Gunz
• Cypher 3 – Ace Hood, Juelz Santana, Fabolous and Jadakiss

Winners

• Alltel Wireless People's Champ Award: "A Milli" – Lil Wayne
• Best Hip Hop Collaboration: "I'm So Hood" (Remix) – DJ Khaled feat. Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman and Rick Ross
• MVP of the Year: Lil Wayne
• Lyricist of the Year: Lil Wayne
• Rookie of the Year: Shawty Lo
• I Am Hip-Hop: Russell Simmons
• CD of the Year: Tha Carter III – Lil Wayne
• Ringtone of the Year: "Lollipop" – Lil Wayne
• DJ of the Year: DJ Khaled
• Best Live Performer: Kanye West
• Best Hip Hop Video: "Good Life" – Kanye West
• Hustler of the Year: Diddy
• Producer of the Year: Akon
• Best Director: Chris Robinson
• Best UK Act: Giggs

2009

2009 BET Hip Hop Awards
Date	October 10, 2009
Location	The Atlanta Civic Center
Hosted by	Mike Epps
Television/radio coverage
Network	BET

The 2009 show was hosted by Mike Epps

Performances

• "Pretty Girls" – Wale feat. Gucci Mane
• "I'm Ballin'" / "Gucci Bandanna" – Soulja Boy feat. Gucci Mane and Shawty Lo
• "Addicted to Money" / "How Low" – Ludacris feat. Lil Scrappy
• "Real as It Gets" – Jay Z feat. Young Jeezy
• "Ice Cream Paint Job" (Remix) – Dorrough feat. Nipsey Hussle, Jim Jones, Soulja Boy and Snoop Dogg
• "Throw It in the Bag" / "Throw It in the Bag" (Remix) – Fabolous feat. The-Dream
• "Gangsta Luv" / "Gin & Juice" – Snoop Dogg feat. The-Dream
• "Break Up" / "Wasted" – Gucci Mane feat. Mario and Plies
• "Cell Therapy" / "Get Rich to This" – Goodie Mob
• Cypher 1 – Nicki Minaj, Buckshot, Crown Royyal and Joe Budden
• Cypher 2 – Wale, Nipsey Hussle, Gsan and KRS-One
• Cypher 3 – Mos Def, Black Thought and Eminem

Winners

• Verizon People's Champ Award: "Throw It in the Bag" – Fabolous
• Best Hip Hop Collaboration: "Live Your Life" – T.I. feat. Rihanna
• MVP of the Year: Jay Z
• Lyricist of the Year: Jay Z
• Rookie of the Year: Drake
• Track of the Year: "Every Girl" – Young Money
• CD of the Year: Paper Trail – T.I.
• Made-You-Look Award: Kanye West
• I Am Hip-Hop: Ice Cube
• DJ of the Year: DJ AM
• Best Live Performer: Jay Z
• Best Hip Hop Video: "Live Your Life" – T.I. feat. Rihanna
• Hustler of the Year: Jay Z
• Producer of the Year: Kanye West
• Video Director of the Year: Hype Williams
• Best Hip Hop Blog Site: AllHipHop

2010

2010 BET Hip Hop Awards
Date	October 12, 2010
Location	The Atlanta Civic Center
Hosted by	Mike Epps
Television/radio coverage
Network	BET

The 2010 show was hosted by Mike Epps. DJ Khaled was the host DJ and DJ Premier DJed the cyphers.

Performances^[1]

• "B.M.F. (Blowin' Money Fast)" / "MC Hammer" – Rick Ross with Diddy and DJ Khaled
• "2 Legit 2 Quit" – MC Hammer
• "Speakers Going Hammer" / "Pretty Boy Swag" – Soulja Boy
• "Hard in da Paint" / "No Hands" – Waka Flocka Flame feat. Roscoe Dash
• "Bed Intruder Song" – Antoine Dodson and Michael Gregory of The Gregory Brothers
• "Gucci Time" – Gucci Mane feat. Swizz Beatz
• "You Ain't No DJ" – Big Boi feat. Yelawolf
• "Who Dat" / "Blow Up" – J. Cole
• "Salute" – Dipset
• "Don't Let Me Fall" – B.o.B
• "Teach Me How to Dougie" – Cali Swag District
• "The Humpty Dance" / "I Get Around" – Shock G and Money-B of Digital Underground
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 1 – Vado, Reychesta and Farnsworth Bentley
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 2 – Laws, Reema Major and Nick Javas
• Cypher 1 – Wiz Khalifa, Bones Brigante, Yelawolf and Raekwon
• Cypher 2 – Tyga, Kuniva, Diamond and Royce Da 5'9"
• Cypher 3 – Ice Cube with his sons Doughboy & OMG and Rev Run with his sons Diggy & Jo-Jo
• Cypher 4 – Reek Da Villain, Zawcain and Mickey Factz
• Cypher 5 – Pusha T, Big Sean, CyHi Da Prynce, Common and Kanye West of G.O.O.D. Music
• Ghana Exclusive Cypher – D-Black Da Ghana Bwouy, Sarkodie, Kwaku-T, Ayigbe Edem, Babyg, Tinny and Reggie Rockstone

Winners^[2]

• Lyricist of the Year: Eminem
• MVP of the Year: Drake
• Hustler of the Year: Diddy
• Best Hip Hop Video: "Empire State of Mind" – Jay Z feat. Alicia Keys
• Rookie of the Year: Nicki Minaj
• Made-You-Look Style Award: Nicki Minaj
• Reese's Perfect Combo Award: "Empire State of Mind" – Jay Z feat. Alicia Keys
• Track of the Year: "B.M.F. (Blowin' Money Fast)" – Rick Ross feat. Styles P (Produced by Lex Luger)
• Best Live Performer: Jay Z
• Verizon People's Champ Award: "Your Love" – Nicki Minaj
• I Am Hip-Hop Award: Salt-N-Pepa
• DJ of the Year: DJ Khaled
• Best Hip-Hop Blog Site: WorldStarHipHop
• Producer of the Year: Swizz Beatz
• Video Director of the Year: Hype Williams
• Best Club Banger: "B.M.F. (Blowin' Money Fast)" – Rick Ross feat. Styles P
• CD of the Year: The Blueprint 3 – Jay Z

2011

2011 BET Hip Hop Awards
Date	October 11, 2011
Hosted by	Mike Epps
Television/radio coverage
Network	BET

The 2011 show were hosted by Mike Epps. DJ Premier DJed the cyphers. The show featured the final television appearance by Heavy D before his passing.

Performances^[3]

• Internet Exclusive Cypher 1 – Chris Sutton, XV, Jay Rock and Gilbere Forte
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 2 – Rico Staxx, Wais P, Termanology, Sean Cross, French Montana and Mike Epps
• Cypher 1 – Big K.R.I.T., Tech N9ne, Machine Gun Kelly, Kendrick Lamar and B.o.B
• Cypher 2 – Reek Da Villain, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes and Ludacris
• Cypher 3 – The Lady of Rage, Blind Fury, Dom Kennedy and Skillz
• Cypher 4 – Wale, Pill, Stalley, Meek Mill and Rick Ross of Maybach Music Group
• Cypher 5 – Nitty Scott, MC, Lecrae, Soprano and Estelle
• Cypher 6 – Ace Hood, Kevin McCall, Tyga and Chris Brown
• Cypher 7 – Yelawolf, Slaughterhouse (Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5'9") and Eminem of Shady Records

Winners^[4]

• Best Hip Hop Video: "Look at Me Now" – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes
• Reese's Perfect Combo Award – Best Collaboration: "Look at Me Now" – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes
• Best Live Performer: Lil Wayne
• Lyricist of the Year: Lil Wayne
• Video Director of the Year: Hype Williams
• Producer of the Year: Lex Luger
• MVP of the Year: Nicki Minaj
• Track of the Year: "Black and Yellow" – Wiz Khalifa (Produced by Stargate)
• CD of the Year: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy – Kanye West
• DJ of the Year: DJ Khaled
• Rookie of the Year: Wiz Khalifa
• Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style): Nicki Minaj
• Best Hip Hop Online Site: WorldStarHipHop
• Best Club Banger: "No Hands" – Waka Flocka Flame feat. Wale and Roscoe Dash
• Best Mixtape: Friday Night Lights – J. Cole
• Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse: "Look at Me Now" – Busta Rhymes
• Hustler of the Year: Jay Z
• I Am Hiphop of the Year: LL Cool J
• Verizon People's Champ Award – Viewers' Choice: "Look at Me Now" – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes

2012

2012 BET Hip Hop Awards
Date	October 9, 2012
Location	Atlanta Civic Center
Hosted by	Mike Epps
Television/radio coverage
Network	BET

The 2012 show was hosted by Mike Epps. DJ Premier and RZA DJed the cyphers.

Performances

• "Work Hard, Play Hard" (Remix) / "Bandz a Make Her Dance" – Wiz Khalifa feat. Young Jeezy and Juicy J
• "Amen" / "Young & Gettin' It" – Meek Mill feat. Kirko Bangz
• "The Recipe" / "Swimming Pools (Drank)" – Kendrick Lamar
• "Birthday Song" / "I'm Different" – 2 Chainz
• "Trap Back Jumpin" / "Go Get It" – T.I.
• "Turn on the Lights" / "Same Damn Time" (Remix) – Future feat. Diddy
• "Wild Boy" – MGK
• "Pop That" – French Montana feat. Uncle Luke
• "Hold Me Back" / "Ice Cold" – Rick Ross feat. Omarion
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 1 – Brianna Perry, Relly, Fame, The Kid Daytona, K-La and Tito Lopez
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 2 – Core Masson, Kosha Dillz and Boy Jones
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 3 – Lil Niqo, Lil Waah and Lil Chuckee
• Cypher 1 – Trae tha Truth, Chip, Iggy Azalea, B.o.B and T.I. of Grand Hustle Records
• Cypher 2 – JUS formally JayBird The Purdi Boi, Hopsin, ScHoolboy Q, Mac Miller and Mystikal
• Cypher 3 – Jean Grae, Sarkodie, Ab-Soul and Talib Kweli
• Cypher 4 – Angel Haze, Joey Bada$$, Driicky Graham, Childish Gambino and ASAP Rocky
• Cypher 5 – Xzibit, YG, Kurupt, E-40, DJ Quik, Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg
• Cypher 6 – Murda Mook, Cassidy, Eve and DMX of Ruff Ryders

Winners^[5]

• Best Hip Hop Video: "HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)" – Drake feat. Lil Wayne
• Reese's Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo): "Mercy" – Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz
• Best Live Performer: The Throne ((Jay Z and Kanye West)
• Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
• Hip Hop Video Director of the Year: Hype Williams
• DJ of the Year: DJ Khaled
• Producer of the Year: Kanye West
• MVP of the Year: Rick Ross
• Track of the Year: "Niggas in Paris" – The Throne (Produced by Kanye West, Hit-Boy and Mike Dean)
• CD of the Year: Watch the Throne – The Throne
• Rookie of the Year: 2 Chainz
• Hustler of the Year: Jay Z
• I Am Hip-Hop Icon Award: Rakim
• Made-You-Look Award – Best Hip Hop Style: Kanye West
• Best Club Banger: "Niggas in Paris" – The Throne
• Best Mixtape: "Dreamchasers 2" – Meek Mill
• Sweet 16 – Best Featured Verse: "Mercy" – 2 Chainz
• Impact Track: "Daughters" – Nas
• People's Champ Award Powered by Verizon: "No Lie" – 2 Chainz feat. Drake
• Best Hip Hop Online Site: World Star Hip Hop

2013

2013 BET Hip Hop Awards
Date	October 15, 2013
Location	Atlanta Civic Center
Hosted by	Snoop Dogg
Television/radio coverage
Network	BET

The 2013 show was hosted by Snoop Dogg. DJ Premier, Mr. Choc, and DJ Drama DJed the cyphers.

There was some controversy as Ottawa battle rapper Charron won Freestyle Friday's March Mayhem Tournament, which guaranteed him a spot in the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards cypher as one of the prizes for his victory. However, once it came time to film the cyphers, Charron was excluded. He responded with the "BET Cypher Verse" where he disses BET, Murda Mook, Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, Lil Twist, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar and Chief Keef, among others.^[6]

Performances

• "Dreams and Nightmares" / "Levels" – Meek Mill
• "Act Right" / "U.O.E.N.O." / "Type of Way" – Yo Gotti, Rocko, Future and Rich Homie Quan
• "Fork" / "Go DJ" / "Used 2" / "Back That Azz Up" – 2 Chainz feat. Mannie Fresh and Juvenile
• "Honest" / "I Wanna Be with You" / "No Games" – Future, DJ Khaled and Rick Ross
• "Collard Greens" / "Money Trees" – Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock
• "Ain't Worried About Nothin'" (Remix) – French Montana feat. Diddy, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross
• "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" / "1st of tha Month" / "Tha Crossroads" – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony feat. Claudette Ortiz
• Internet Exclusive Cypher – Asia Sparks, La ' Vega, Bad Lucc, Problem and Astro
• Cypher 1 – Wax, Rapsody, Emis Killa, Rittz and Jon Connor
• Cypher 2 – ASAP Ferg, ASAP Twelvy, ASAP Nast, ASAP Ant and ASAP Rocky of ASAP Mob
• Cypher 3 – Action Bronson, Star Life Breezy, Travis Scott, Tiffany Foxx and Lil' Kim
• Cypher 4 – Slaughterhouse (Joell Ortiz, Royce da 5'9", Crooked I and Joe Budden)
• Cypher 5 – ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad and Kendrick Lamar of Top Dawg Entertainment
• Cypher 6 – J. B. Smoove, Duane Martin, Boris Kodjoe, Nick Cannon, Nelly and Chocolate Drop (aka Kevin Hart) of Real Husbands of Hollywood
• "God Bless Amerikka" / "No Worries" – Lil Wayne

Winners^[7]

• Best Hip-Hop Video: "Started from the Bottom" – Drake
• Best Collabo, Duo or Group: "Fuckin' Problems" – ASAP Rocky feat. Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar
• Best Live Performer: Jay Z
• Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
• Video Director of the Year: Benny Boom
• Hustler of the Year: Jay Z
• Best Hip-Hop Style: Nicki Minaj and ASAP Rocky
• Best Hip Hop Online Site: WorldStarHipHop
• Best Club Banger: "Pop That" – French Montana feat. Rick Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne
• Album of the Year: Good Kid, M.A.A.D City – Kendrick Lamar
• Sweet 16: "Fuckin' Problems" – Kendrick Lamar
• Impact Track: "Crooked Smile" – J. Cole feat. TLC
• MVP of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
• I Am Hip Hop: MC Lyte
• Track of the Year: "Started from the Bottom" – Drake (Produced by Mike Zombie and 40)
• Producer of the Year: Mike Will Made It
• DJ of the Year: DJ Drama
• Best Mixtape: Detroit – Big Sean
• Rookie of the Year: ASAP Ferg
• People's Champ Award: "Started from the Bottom" – Drake

2014

2014 BET Hip Hop Awards
Date	October 14, 2014
Location	Atlanta Civic Center
Hosted by	Snoop Dogg
Television/radio coverage
Network	BET

The 2014 show was hosted by Snoop Dogg.

Performances^[8]

• "No Flex Zone!" – Rae Sremmurd
• "Lifestyle" – Rich Gang feat. Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan and Birdman
• "Kingdom" – Common feat. Vince Staples and Jay Electronica
• "Fight Night" / "Handsome and Wealthy" – Migos
• "Face Down" / "Paranoid" / "My Hitta" – DJ Mustard feat. Lil Boosie, Ty Dolla Sign and YG
• "I Wanna Be Down" (Hip Hop Remix) – Brandy feat. MC Lyte, Yo-Yo and Queen Latifah
• "About the Money" – T.I. feat. Young Thug
• "Hot Boy" – Bobby Shmurda
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 1 – Emilio Rojas, Dreezy, Dillon Cooper, Jace Pie Two-9, Conceited and Andy Mineo
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 2 – T-Rex, Goodz, Tsu Surf and Rain 910
• Cypher 1 – Vic Mensa, Snow Tha Product, Los, Treach and David Banner
• Cypher 2 – O.T. Genasis, Kevin Gates, G-Eazy and Loaded Lux
• Cypher 3 – Tuki Carter, Berner, Chevy Woods, Ty Dolla $ign, Juicy J and Wiz Khalifa of Taylor Gang Records
• Cypher 4 – Jarren Benton, Charron, Papoose and Remy Ma
• Cypher 5 – Troy Ave, Detroit Che, Dee-1, Logic and Lil Mama
• Live Cypher – Arsonal, Couture, Calicoe and Murda Mook

Winners^[9]

• Best Hip-Hop Video: "Worst Behavior" – Drake
• Best Collabo, Duo or Group: "My Nigga" – YG feat. Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan
• Best Live Performer: Kanye West
• Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
• Hip Hop Video Director: Hype Williams
• Hustler of the Year: Dr. Dre
• Made-You-Look Award / Best Hip Hop Style: Nicki Minaj
• Best Hip Hop Online Site: WorldStarHipHop
• Best Club Banger: "Move That Doh" – Future feat. Pharrell, Pusha T and Casino
• Album of the Year: Nothing Was the Same – Drake
• Sweet 16: Kendrick Lamar – "Control" (Big Sean feat. Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica)
• Impact Track: "Kingdom" – Common feat. Vince Staples
• MVP of the Year: DJ Mustard
• I Am Hip Hop: Doug E. Fresh
• Track of the Year: "My Nigga" – YG feat. Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan (Produced by DJ Mustard)
• Producer of the Year: DJ Mustard
• DJ of the Year: DJ Mustard
• Best Mixtape: Wiz Khalifa – 28 Grams
• Who Blew Up Award / Rookie of the Year: Iggy Azalea
• People's Champ Award: "Worst Behavior" – Drake

2015

2015 BET Hip Hop Awards
Date	October 13, 2015
Location	Atlanta Civic Center
Hosted by	Snoop Dogg
Television/radio coverage
Network	BET

The 2015 show was hosted by Snoop Dogg

Performances

• "Where Ya At" / "March Madness" – Future
• "We in the City" – Young Dro feat. T.I.
• "Be Real" – Kid Ink feat. Dej Loaf and DJ Mustard
• "Auction" – Puff Daddy & the Family feat. Lil' Kim, Styles P and King Los
• "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" – Rich Homie Quan
• "90210" / "Antidote" – Travis Scott
• "CoCo" – O.T. Genasis
• "Hit the Quan" – iLoveMemphis
• Pre-Show Cypher – Tripz, Muggsy Malone and Albe Black
• Cypher 1 – Joyner Lucas, Jackie Spade, Tink and Charles Hamilton
• Cypher 2 – Erick Sermon, Keith Murray, Redman and DJ Scratch
• Cypher 3 – Vince Staples, King Mez, Casey Veggies, Raury and J-Doe
• Cypher 4 – Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Daveed Diggs, Black Thought and Questlove
• Cypher 5 – Doug E. Fresh, Nicole Paris and Rahzel
• Live Cypher – T-Top, DNA, K-shine, Charlie Clips and Rain 910

Winners

• Best Hip-Hop Video: "Alright" – Kendrick Lamar
• Best Collabo, Duo or Group: "Blessings" – Big Sean feat. Drake and Kanye West
• Best Live Performer: J. Cole
• Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
• Hip Hop Video Director: Benny Boom
• Hustler of the Year: Dr. Dre
• Made-You-Look Award / Best Hip Hop Style: Dej Loaf
• Best Club Banger: "I Don't Fuck with You" – Big Sean feat. E-40
• Album of the Year: 2014 Forest Hills Drive – J. Cole
• Sweet 16: "My Way" – Drake
• Impact Track: "Alright" – Kendrick Lamar
• MVP of the Year: Drake
• I Am Hip Hop: Scarface
• Track of the Year: "Trap Queen" – Fetty Wap (Produced by Tony Fadd)
• Producer of the Year: DJ Mustard
• DJ of the Year: DJ Mustard
• Best Mixtape: 56 Nights – Future
• Who Blew Up Award / Rookie of the Year: Fetty Wap
• People's Champ Award: "Blessings" – Big Sean feat. Drake and Kanye West

2016

2016 BET Hip Hop Awards
Date	October 4, 2016
Location	Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Cumberland, Georgia
Hosted by	DJ Khaled
Television/radio coverage
Network	BET

The 2016 show was hosted by DJ Khaled.

Performances

• "Pick Up the Phone" – Travis Scott feat. Young Thug and Quavo
• "Wat U Mean (Aye, Aye, Aye)" – Dae Dae
• "One Night" / "Broccoli" – D.R.A.M. feat. Lil Yachty
• "Push It" / "Cut It" – O.T. Genasis
• "Ooouuu" – Young M.A
• "Money Longer" – Lil Uzi Vert
• "X" – 21 Savage
• "Tity and Dolla" – Isaiah Rashad
• "We Will Not" – T.I.
• "Tiimmy Turner" – Desiigner
• Cypher 1 – Peedi Crakk, Neef, Omillio Sparks, Freeway and Beanie Sigel of State Property
• Cypher 2 – Don Q, Russ, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Kent Jones and Nick Grant
• Cypher 3 – Sam Black, Ms. Jade, Kur, Dave East and Young M.A
• Live Cypher – Oswin Benjamin, Locksmith and Stic of Dead Prez
• Cypher 4 – Mike Biv, Bre-Z, Yazz The Greatest and Big Ron DeVoe
• Cypher 5 – Aaron Cook$, 3D Na'Tee, Rain 910, Consequence and Jidenna
• Cypher 6 – Lil Wayne and Chocolate Droppa

Winners

• Best Hip Hop Video: "Hotline Bling" – Drake
• Best Collab, Duo or Group: "All the Way Up" – Fat Joe and Remy Ma feat. French Montana and Infared
• Best Live Performer: Kendrick Lamar
• Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
• Video Director of the Year: Director X
• DJ of the Year: DJ Khaled
• Producer of the Year: Metro Boomin
• MVP of the Year: DJ Khaled
• Track of the Year: "All the Way Up" – Fat Joe and Remy Ma feat. French Montana and Infared (Produced by Cool & Dre and Edsclusive)
• Album of the Year: Views – Drake
• Best New Hip Hop Artist: Chance the Rapper
• Hustler of the Year: DJ Khaled
• Made-You-Look Award: Kanye West
• Best Mixtape: Coloring Book – Chance the Rapper
• Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse: Kendrick Lamar – "Freedom"
• Impact Track: "Love Yourz" – J. Cole
• People's Champ Award: "Antidote" – Travis Scott
• I Am Hip-Hop: Snoop Dogg

References

External links

• Official BET website