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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Megan Thee Stallion is booked, busy, and the latest cover star of Billboard Magazine.

With a packed plate of activity – including hosting and performing at the upcoming MTV VMAs and releasing the new RM collaboration ‘Neva Play’ – the Hot Girl Coach seized the moment to shed light on all.

During the interview for the feature spread, the star was also quizzed about her fiery feud with Nicki Minaj.

Indeed, Megan kicked off the year addressing detractors on Hot 100 #1 ‘Hiss’ – which notably got Minaj into a tizzy and led to the release of her own diss offering ‘Big Foot.’

On her track, the Houston native unleashed a blazing bar about “Megan’s Law”; a bar many decoded as a jab at Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty (whose previous convictions have him officially listed as a sex offender).

Find out what her current stance on her Rap rival is below…

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In the same era that saw Megan Thee Stallion gallop into Billboard record books when ‘Hiss‘ made her only the third female rapper in the 65-year history of the Hot 100 to debut at #1 (following Lauryn Hill, and Nicki Minaj), the 3x GRAMMY winner trots into an exclusive diva club because of her latest viral hit ‘Mamushi.’

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Megan Thee Stallion has made a major mark on the charts with her brand-new album ‘Megan.’

Preceded by Billboard Hot 100 #1 ‘Hiss,’ as well as cuts such as ‘Cobra’ and ‘BOA,’ the set arrived on June 28 and has had the masses buzzing ever since.

Attention of late has turned to its commercial performance.

And with the final numbers tallied, head below to find out how tall they tower.

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Powered by a trio of snake-themed hit singles ‘Cobra,’ ‘Hiss,’ and ‘Boa,’ ‘Megan‘ – the new album from GRAMMY-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion – is set to take a noteworthy bite out of the Billboard 200.

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There’s no love lost between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj. Case in point Hot 100 #1 ‘Hiss.’

And it looks like there’s renewed reason in the wake of a certain new album drop.

The Hot Girl Coach unleashed her latest effort ‘Megan’ today (June 28) and lyrics present have fans from both sides speculating about whether Onika was the target.

See what we mean below…

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Megan Thee Stallion is off to a storming start with her new album, ‘Megan.’

Especially on Apple Music.

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#Hotties rejoice!

Two years after galloping to the upper rankings of the Billboard 200 with her sophomore album, ‘Traumazine,’ rapper Megan Thee Stallion seems to trot to the chart region again with its highly anticipated follow-up ‘Megan.’

Preceded to chart battle with the snake-themed singles ‘Cobra,’ ‘Hiss,’ and ‘Boa,’ ‘Megan’ marks a turning point for the 3x GRAMMY winner as it comes as her first album to be released on her own independent label Hot Girl Productions after years of legal woes with her former imprint 1501 Certified.

Boasting guest appearances from the likes of Victoria Monet, GloRilla, UGK, and more, hop inside to stream the 18-track set courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Megan Thee Stallion is set to sting with her brand new album ‘Megan.’

And with exactly one week to go before it’s unleashed, the Hot Girl Coach has revealed its official tracklist.

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Megan Thee Stallion is revving the buzz machine for her new album ‘Megan’ (due June 28).

Serving as the rapper’s first release on her own label Hot Girl Productions, the project is preceded by singles ‘Cobra,’ Hot 100 #1 ‘Hiss,’ and ‘BOA.’

Ahead of the LP’s landing in a mere matter of weeks, the Hot Girl Coach has unwrapped a fiery teaser of a blazing new track.

Sampling Kstylis‘ ‘Booty Me Down,’ the song was further brought to life by way of killer choreography.

Check it out below…

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Megan Thee Stallion is on quite the heat streak as she struts towards the release of her new studio album ‘Megan.’

Set for release on June 28, the hotly anticipated project is home to #1 smash ‘Hiss,’ as well as ‘Cobra’ and recent effort ‘BOA.’

Now, not only has its digital cover been unveiled, but the sum of songs on the LP has also been revealed.

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All roads lead to June 28 for Megan Thee Stallion.

For, the femcee will unleash her brand new album ‘Megan’ on said date.

Preceded by singles ‘Cobra,’ ‘Hiss’ (which was a Hot 100 #1), and ‘BOA,’ the LP easily serves as one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated.

To further whet appetites, the Hot Girl Coach has unleashed an alternative cover for the set.

What are you waiting for? Check it out after the jump…

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