Cardi B and 21 Savage are emerging as the frontrunners in the upcoming 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, with both artists securing a staggering 12 nominations each. The highly anticipated awards show will see these two stars go head-to-head in seven distinct categories, including Best Collaboration, Lyricist of the Year, Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Hustler of the Year, Best Hip-Hop Video, Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse, and Song of the Year.
Following closely behind, Canadian rapper Drake boasts nine nominations, further emphasizing his significant influence in the hip-hop scene. Burna Boy and DJ Khaled are not far behind, each receiving seven nominations. J. Cole has also secured six nods, while Coi Leray, GloRilla, and Jay-Z have earned five nominations each. Lil Uzi Vert has accrued four, and DaBaby, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Lil Durk, Megan Thee Stallion, and Metro Boomin each have three nominations.
Five female rappers have earned multiple nominations, with Cardi B leading the pack, followed by Coi Leray, GloRilla, Latto, and Megan Thee Stallion.
The awards show is scheduled to be taped in Atlanta on Tuesday, October 3, with its premiere on BET set for one week later, on Tuesday, October 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Connie Orlando, BET’s EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, remarked, “This year’s BET Hip Hop Awards will mark the culmination of our yearlong celebration of hip-hop’s storied creation and the art form’s sonic and cultural expansion. We are honored by this year’s roster of nominees as they continue to carry the creativity and diversity of hip hop into the future. We congratulate each nominee on their accomplishments as they take hip hop artistry to new heights.”
The annual show will be overseen by Connie Orlando, Jamal Noisette, BET’s VP, Specials & Music Programming, Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, and Jeannae Rouzan–Clay and Dionne Harmon, top executives at Jesse Collins Entertainment.
BET promises that the telecast will commemorate 50 years of hip-hop with unmissable moments and performances.
Voting for the DJ of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Best Hip Hop Platform categories will begin on Tuesday, September 12, at noon ET on the BET website, where additional information about the awards can also be found.
Here is the complete list of 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards nominees:
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
- 21 Savage
- Burna Boy
- Cardi B
- Drake
- Glorilla
- J. Cole
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lil Uzi Vert
Song of the Year
- “All My Life,” Lil Durk feat. J. Cole
- “God Did,” DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
- “Just Wanna Rock,” Lil Uzi Vert
- “Players,” Coi Leray
- “Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
- “Rich Flex,” Drake & 21 Savage
- “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
- “Tomorrow 2,” GloRilla & Cardi B
Hip Hop Album of the Year
- “Anyways, Life’s Great…,” Glorilla
- “Coi,” Coi Leray
- “God Did,” DJ Khaled
- “Her Loss,” Drake & 21 Savage
- “Heroes & Villains,” Metro Boomin
- “Jackman,” Jack Harlow
- “Pink Tape,” Lil Uzi Vert
- “Traumazine,” Megan Thee Stallion
Best Hip-Hop Video
- “Just Wanna Rock,” Lil Uzi Vert
- “Players” (DJ Smallz 732 – Jersey Club Remix), Coi Leray
- “Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
- “Shake Sumn,” DaBaby
- “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
- “Spin Bout U,” Drake & 21 Savage
- “Tomorrow 2,” Glorilla & Cardi B
Best Collaboration
- “All My Life,” Lil Durk feat. J. Cole
- “God Did,” DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
- “Players” (DJ Saige Remix), Coi Leray feat. Busta Rhymes
- “Princess Diana,” Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj
- “Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
- “Sittin’ On
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