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.

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 & Lil Jon
• "That's That" - Snoop Dogg
• "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" - Birdman & 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 & B.G.
• "I Luv It" - Young Jeezy
• "We Fly High" - Jim Jones Feat. Juelz Santana
• "Walk It Out" - Unk
• Cypher 1 - Papoose, Lupe Fiasco, & Styles P
• Cypher 2 - Remy Ma, Saigon, Sway DaSafo, & Rhymefest with DJ Scratch

Winners

• Hip Hop Video of the Year: T.I. - "What You Know"
• Element Award: Video Director of the Year: Hype Williams
• Hip Hop Track of the Year: Yung Joc featuring & produced by Nitti - "It's Going Down"
• 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 - Directed by Chris Robinson
• Best Live Performance: Busta Rhymes
• Move the Crowd Award: Busta Rhymes
• Hip Hop CD of the Year: T.I.'s King
• Hip Hop Hustler Award: Jay-Z
• Alltel Wireless People's Champ Award: Chamillionaire feat. Krayzie Bone - "Ridin'"
• Best UK Hip Hop Act (BET International): Sway DaSafo
• BET Hot Ringtone Award: Young Dro feat. T.I. - "Shoulder Lean"
• 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, & Foxx
• "Hurt" - T.I. Busta Rhymes & Alfamega
• "Duffle Bag Boy" - Playaz Circle Feat. Lil Wayne & Ludacris
• "Crank That" - Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
• Cypher 1 - Wyclef Jean, Twista, Lil' Mama, & Dizzee Rascal
• Cypher 2 - Phonte, Stat Quo, & Kardinal Offishall
• Cypher 3 - Ras Kass, Joell Ortiz, Flo, & Cassidy

Winners

• Lyricist of the Year: Common
• Video Director of the Year: Hype Williams
• Track of the Year: Shop Boyz - "Party Like a Rockstar"
• CD of the Year: Tie between Common's Finding Forever & T.I.'s T.I. vs. T.I.P.
• Best U.K. Hip-Hop Act: Kano
• Best Live Performance: Kanye West
• Best Ringtone: T.I. - "Big Things Poppin' (Do It)"
• Alltel Wireless People's Champ Award: Birdman & Lil Wayne - "Stuntin' Like My Daddy"
• Best Video: Kanye West - "Stronger"
• Best Dance: Soulja Boy Tell 'Em - "Crank That (Soulja Boy)"
• Best Collaboration: UGK and OutKast - "International Player's Anthem (I Choose You)"
• Best Track: Shop Boyz - "Party Like a Rockstar"
• 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 & 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 & Avery Storm
• "Universal Mind Control"/"Spaz" - Common featuring N.E.R.D
• "Can't Believe It"/"Chopped & Skrewed" - T-Pain Feat. Lil Wayne & Ludacris
• "Why Me"/"It Was a Good Day" - Ice Cube Feat. Musiq Soulchild
• "Marco Polo (song)" - Bow Wow Feat. Soulja Boy
• Cypher 1 - Hurricane Chris, K'naan, Bun B, & Q-Tip
• Cypher 2 - Willy Northpole, Hime, Blaq Poet, & Cory Gunz
• Cypher 3 - Ace Hood, Juelz Santana, Fabolous, & Jadakiss

Winners

• Alltel Wireless People's Champ Award: Lil Wayne - "A Milli"
• Best Hip Hop Collaboration: DJ Khaled feat. Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman, and Rick Ross - "I'm So Hood [Remix]"
• 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: Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III
• Ringtone of the Year: Lil Wayne - "Lollipop"
• DJ of the Year: DJ Khaled
• Best Live Performer: Kanye West
• Best Hip Hop Video: Kanye West - "Good Life"
• 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 Ft. Nipsey Hussle, Jim Jones, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em & 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 & Plies
• "Cell Therapy"/"Get Rich to This" - Goodie Mob
• Cypher 1 - Nicki Minaj, Buckshot, Crown Royyal, & Joe Budden
• Cypher 2 - Wale, Nipsey Hussle, Gsan, & KRS-One
• Cypher 3 - Mos Def, Black Thought, & Eminem

Winners

• Verizon People's Champ Award: Fabolous - "Throw It in the Bag"
• Best Hip Hop Collaboration: T.I. Feat. Rihanna - "Live Your Life"
• MVP of the Year: Jay-Z
• Lyricist of the Year: Jay-Z
• Rookie of the Year: Drake
• Track of the Year: Young Money - "Every Girl"
• CD of the Year: T.I.'s "Paper Trail"
• 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: T.I. Feat. Rihanna - "Live Your Life"
• 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.com

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
• "Too Legit to 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 & Michael Gregory of The Gregory Brothers
• "Gucci Time" - Gucci Mane feat. Swizz Beatz
• "You Aint 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 & Money-B of Digital Underground
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 1 - Vado, Reychesta, & Farnsworth Bentley
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 2 - Laws, Reema Major, & Nick Javas
• Cypher 1 - Wiz Khalifa, Bones Brigante, Yelawolf, & Raekwon
• Cypher 2 - Tyga, Kuniva, Diamond, & 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, & Mickey Factz
• Cypher 5 - Pusha T, Big Sean, CyHi Da Prynce, Common, & Kanye West of G.O.O.D. Music
• Ghana Exclusive Cypher - D-Black Da Ghana Bwouy, Sarkodie, Kwaku-T, Ayigbe Edem, Babyg, Tinny, & Reggie Rockstone

Winners^[2]

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

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

Winners^[4]

• Best Hip Hop Video: "Look at Me Now" - Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes
• Reese’s Perfect Combo Award - (Best Collaboration): "Look at Me Now" - Chris Brown featuring 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" by 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.com
• Best Club Banger: "No Hands" - Waka Flocka Flame featuring Wale and Roscoe Dash - (Produced by Drumma Boy)
• Best Mixtape: J. Cole - Friday Night Lights
• Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse: Busta Rhymes - "Look at Me Now" (with Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne)
• 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 featuring 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 & 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, Tito Lopez
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 2 - Core Masson, Kosha Dillz, Boy Jones
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 3 - Lil Niqo, Lil Waah, Lil Chuckee
• Cypher 1 - Trae Tha Truth, Chip, Iggy Azalea, B.o.B, & T.I. of Grand Hustle Records
• Cypher 2 - JUS formally JayBird The Purdi Boi, Hopsin, ScHoolboy Q, Mac Miller, & Mystikal
• Cypher 3 - Jean Grae, Sarkodie, Ab-Soul, & Talib Kweli
• Cypher 4 - Angel Haze, Joey Bada$$, Driicky Graham, Childish Gambino, & ASAP Rocky
• Cypher 5 - Xzibit, YG, Kurupt, E-40, DJ Quik, Kendrick Lamar, & Snoop Dogg
• Cypher 6 - Murda Mook, Cassidy, Eve, & DMX of Ruff Ryders

Winners

• Best Hip Hop Video: "HYFR" - Drake f/ Lil Wayne
• Reese's Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo): "Mercy" - Kanye West f/ Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz
• Best Live Performer: The Throne (Jay-Z & 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" - Produced by Kanye West, Hit-Boy and Mike Dean (The Throne – Jay-Z & Kanye West)
• CD of the Year: Watch The Throne - The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
• 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: "Ni**as In Paris" - The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
• Best Mixtape: "Dreamchasers 2" – Meek Mill
• Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse: 2 Chainz – "Mercy" (Kanye West f/ Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz)
• Impact Track: "Daughters" - Nas
• People's Champ Award Powered by Verizon: 2 Chainz f/ Drake – "No Lie"
• Best Hip Hop Online Site: World Star Hip Hop

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

"God Bless Amerikka","No Worries"-Lil Wayne (closing act)

Winners

• Best Hip-Hop Video: Drake - "Started From the Bottom"^[7]
• Best Collabo, Duo or Group: ASAP Rocky (feat. Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar) - "Fuckin' Problems"
• 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 & ASAP Rocky
• Best Hip Hop Online Site: WorldStarHipHop
• Best Club Banger: French Montana (feat. Rick Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne) - "Pop That"
• Album of the Year: Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid, M.A.A.D City
• Sweet 16: Kendrick Lamar - "Fuckin' Problems"
• Impact Track: J. Cole (feat. TLC) - "Crooked Smile"
• MVP of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
• I Am Hip Hop: MC Lyte
• Track of the Year: Drake Mike Zombie and Noah "40" Shebib - "Started From the Bottom"
• Producer of the Year: Mike Will Made It
• DJ of the Year: DJ Drama
• Best Mixtape: Big Sean - Detroit
• Rookie of the Year: ASAP Ferg
• People's Champ Award: Drake - "Started From the Bottom"

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

• Rae Sremmurd – "No Flex Zone!"^[8]
• Rich Gang featuring Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan and Birdman – "Lifestyle"
• Common featuring Vince Staples and Jay Electronica - "Kingdom"
• Migos - "Fight Night" and "Handsome and Wealthy"
• DJ Mustard featuring Lil Boosie, Ty Dolla $ign and YG - "Face Down", "Paranoid" and "My Hitta"
• Brandy Norwood featuring MC Lyte, Yo-Yo and Queen Latifah - "I Wanna Be Down" (Hip Hop Remix)
• T.I. featuring Young Thug - "About the Money"
• Bobby Shmurda - "Hot Boy"
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 1 – Emilio Rojas, Dreezy, Dillon Cooper, Jace Pie Two-9, Conceited, & Andy Mineo
• Internet Exclusive Cypher 2 – T-Rex, Goodz, Tsu Surf, & Rain 910
• Cypher 1 - Vic Mensa, Snow Tha Product, Los, Treach, & David Banner
• Cypher 2 - O.T. Genasis, Kevin Gates, G-Eazy, & Loaded Lux
• Cypher 3 - Tuki Carter, Berner, Chevy Woods, Ty Dolla $ign, Juicy J & Wiz Khalifa of Taylor Gang Records
• Cypher 4 - Jarren Benton, Charron, Papoose, & Remy Ma
• Cypher 5 - Troy Ave, Detroit Che, Dee-1, Logic, & Lil Mama
• Live Cypher - Arsonal, Couture, Calicoe, & Murda Mook

Winners

• Best Hip-Hop Video: Drake - "Worst Behavior"^[9]
• Best Collabo, Duo or Group: YG (featuring Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan) - "My Hitta"
• 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: Future (featuring Pharrell, Pusha T & Casino) - "Move That Doh" (Produced by Mike WiLL Made It)
• Album of the Year: Drake - Nothing Was the Same
• Sweet 16: Kendrick Lamar - "Control" (Big Sean featuring Kendrick Lamar & Jay Electronica)
• Impact Track: Common (featuring Vince Staples) - "Kingdom"
• MVP of the Year: DJ Mustard
• I Am Hip Hop: Doug E. Fresh
• Track of the Year: "My Hitta" - Produced by DJ Mustard (YG featuring Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan)
• 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: Drake - "Worst Behavior"

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

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

Winners

• Best Hip-Hop Video: Kendrick Lamar – "Alright"
• Best Collabo, Duo or Group: Big Sean featuring Drake and Kanye West – Blessings
• 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: Big Sean featuring E-40 – IDFWU
• Album of the Year: J. Cole – "2014 Forest Hills Drive"
• Sweet 16: Drake – My Way (Fetty Wap featuring Drake)
• Impact Track: Kendrick Lamar – Alright
• MVP of the Year: Drake
• I Am Hip Hop: Scarface
• Track of the Year: "Trap Queen" – Produced by Tony Fadd (Fetty Wap)
• Producer of the Year: DJ Mustard
• DJ of the Year: DJ Mustard
• Best Mixtape: Future – 56 Nights
• Who Blew Up Award / Rookie of the Year: Fetty Wap
• People's Champ Award: Big Sean featuring 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

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

Winners

• Best Hip Hop Video: "Hotline Bling" – Drake
• Best Collab, Duo or Group: "All the Way Up" – Fat Joe and Remy Ma featuring 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" – Produced by Cool & Dre and Edsclusive (Fat Joe and Remy Ma featuring French Montana and Infared)
• 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" (Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar)
• 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