It’s that time of year!
The BET Hip-Hop Awards 2024 are around the corner. As such, nominations for the hotly anticipated ceremony have been unveiled.
Megan Thee Stallion leads with a whopping 12 nods. Kendrick Lamar follows with 11, while his rival is right behind with Drake following with 8.
Other notable names who scored multiple nominations include Cardi B, GloRilla, Metro Boomin, and Nicki Minaj who landed seven nods. Future and Travis Scott tie with six nods apiece.
This year’s installment of the show takes place in Las Vegas and airs on October 15 on BET at 8pm ET/PT.
Fat Joe returns as host and also co-executive producer. He said in a statement:
“Joe Crack is back for the 3-peat, night night baby. It’s been a dream to host the ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ the past few years and I’m looking forward to taking things to the next level in Las Vegas. We’re going to be in a new city and location, but the excitement and entertainment at the awards will be even bigger than ever.”
Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET added:
“This year’s nominees exemplify the creativity and diversity of hip hop and the culture. We congratulate each nominee on their accomplishments and are excited to see how they will elevate Hip-Hop artistry. Thank you to our esteemed voting academy for your continued support and for selecting an outstanding list of hip hop luminaries who made 2024 a memorable year in music.”
Check out the full nomination list below…
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