2021 BET Hip Hop Awards

The 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards is a recognition ceremony that was held on October 5, 2021 as the 16th installment of the BET Hip Hop Awards. The nominations were announced on September 9, 2021.[1]

2021 BET Hip Hop Awards
DateOctober 5, 2021
Most awards (3)
Most nominations (9)
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Cardi B and Lil Durk lead in nominations, all with 9 nominations each, followed by Drake with 8.[2] American rapper and producer Tyler, the Creator was recognized with the first-ever Cultural Influence Award,[3][4] and american rapper Nelly was honored with the I Am Hip Hop Award.[5]

Cardi B and Tyler, the Creator share the most wins with 3 awards each.[6]

Nominees

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Hip Hop Artist of the Year

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Best Hip Hop Video

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Best Collaboration

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Best Duo/Group

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Best Live Performer

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Lyricist of the Year

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Video Director of the Year

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DJ of the Year

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Producer of the Year

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Song of the Year

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Best New Hip Hop Artist

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Hustler of the Year

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Impact Track

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Best International Flow

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Best Hip-Hop Platform

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I Am Hip-Hop Award

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Cultural Influence Award

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Performers

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List of performers at the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards
Artist(s) Song(s)
Young Thug
Gunna
"Tick Tock"
"Too Easy"
"Ski"
Bia
Lil Jon
"Whole Lotta Money"
"Bia Bia"
Baby Keem "Family Ties"
Latto "Soufside"
"Big Energy"
Tobe Nwigwe
Fat & Nel
"Fye Fye"
Isaiah Rashad
Kal Banx
Doechii
"Wat U Sed"
"From the Garden"
Nelly
Jermaine Dupri
Paul Wall
City Spud
"E.I."
"Country Grammar (Hot Shit)"
"Air Force Ones"
"Where the Party At"
"Grillz"
"Ride wit Me"
"Dilemma"
"Flap Your Wings"
"Hot in Herre"

Presenters

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  • Trina – presented Best New Hip Hop Artist
  • Remy Ma – presented Best Hip Hop Video
  • LL Cool J – presented Cultural Influence Award
  • Rapsody – presented Hip Hop Album of the Year
  • Jermaine Dupri – presented I Am Hip Hop Award

References

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  1. ^ "2021 BET Hip Hop Awards Set for Return to Atlanta: Here's the Date (Exclusive)". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  2. ^ "Cardi B, Lil Durk & 6ix9ine Lead 2021 BET Hip Hop Award Nominations: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  3. ^ Nazareno, Mia (September 30, 2021). "Tyler, The Creator to Receive Rock the Bells Cultural Influence Award at 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  4. ^ Minsker, Evan (October 5, 2021). "Tyler, the Creator Accepts Cultural Influence Award at 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  5. ^ Grein, Paul (September 20, 2021). "Nelly to Receive 'I Am Hip Hop' Award at 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  6. ^ "2021 BET Hip Hop Awards: The Full Winners List [Live Updating]". BET.com. Retrieved 2021-10-06.