The BET Hip Hop Awards were an annual awards show, airing on BET, showcasing hip-hop performers, producers and music video directors. The awards ceremony began in 2006; it was held on November 12, 2006 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta and was first aired November 15, hosted by comedian Katt Williams. Choreography Dee DeeLo Davis (DeeLo from the 864)
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 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 hosted two additional years (2011 & 2012), and Snoop Dogg hosted in 2013, 2014, and 2015. The final ceremony was held on October 8, 2024 and was hosted by Fat Joe.
In 2025, it was announced that BET Hip Hop Awards, alongside the Soul Train Music Awards, were suspended.
Ceremony YearAir dateVenueHostI Am Hip Hop awardCultural Influence Award2006November 15Fox TheatreKatt WilliamsGrandmaster Flashrowspan="15" 2007October 17Atlanta Civic CenterKRS-One2008October 23T-PainRussell Simmons2009October 27Mike EppsIce Cube2010October 12Salt-N-Pepa2011October 11LL Cool J2012October 9Rakim2013October 15Snoop DoggMC Lyte2014October 14Doug E. Fresh2015October 13Scarface2016October 4Cobb Energy Performing Arts CentreDJ KhaledSnoop Dogg2017October 10Miami Beach Convention CenterLuther Campbell2018October 16DeRay DavisLil Wayne2019October 9Cobb Energy Performing Arts CentreLil DuvalLil' Kim2020 October 27 Multiple locationsKarlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico BeanMaster P2021October 5Cobb Energy Performing Arts CentreNellyTyler, the Creator2022October 4Fat JoeTrina2023October 3 Marley Marl Swizz Beatz and Timbaland2024October 15Las Vegas Travis Scott
Most wins Kendrick Lamar — 37 wins Jay-Z — 25 wins Drake — 24 wins Kanye West – 19 wins Lil Wayne — 16 wins Cardi B — 14 wins
Category
Current Award DJ of the Year – (award given 2007~present) Hustler of the Year – (award given 2006~present) Lyricist of the Year – (award given 2006~present) MVP of the Year – (award given 2006~present) Producer of the Year – (award given 2006~present) Best Live Performer – (award given 2006~present and formerly known as Hot Ticket Performer) Video Director of the Year – (award given 2006~present) Best New Hip Hop Artist – (award given 2006~present and formerly known as Rookie of the Year or Who Blew Up Award) Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style) – (award given 2009~present) Album of the Year – (award given 2006~present and formerly known as CD of the Year) Single of the Year – (award given 2006~present and formerly known as Track of the Year) Best Collaboration, Duo or Group – (award given 2006~present and formerly known as Perfect Combo Award) Best Hip Hop Video – (award given 2006~present) Best Mixtape – (award given 2011~present) Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse – (award given 2011~present) Impact Track – (award given 2012~present)
Defunct Award Best Club Banger of the year – (award given 2010~2015) Best Online Site – (award given 2009~2014) People's Champ Award – (award given 2006~2016) Best Ringtone – (award given 2006~2008) Best UK Hip Hop Act – (award given 2006~2008) Best Movie – (award given 2006~2007) Best Dance – (award given 2006~2007)
Special awards
I Am Hip Hop award: a lifetime achievement "to one emcee whose career has set an example of what it means to be hip hop". Cultural Influence Award: to an "innovative, otherworldly artist that has significantly impacted the culture, while uplifting their community"
References
External links Official BET website