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.
Cardi B and Lil Durk lead in nominations, all with 9 nominations each, followed by Drake with 8. American rapper and producer Tyler, the Creator was recognized with the first-ever Cultural Influence Award, and american rapper Nelly was honored with the I Am Hip Hop Award.
Cardi B and Tyler, the Creator share the most wins with 3 awards each.

Nominees

bold means the artist won. Non-bold means the nominations.

Hip Hop Artist of the Year

Lil Baby

Hip Hop Album of the Year">BET Hip Hop Award for Album of the Year">Hip Hop Album of the Year

Tyler, The Creator - Call Me If You Get Lost

* Moneybagg Yo – A Gangsta's Pain
* Migos – Culture III
* Megan Thee Stallion – Good News
* DJ Khaled – Khaled Khaled
* 21 Savage & Metro Boomin – Savage Mode II
* J. Cole – ''The Off-Season''

Best Hip Hop Video

Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion – "WAP"

* Cardi B – "Up"
* Chris Brown & Young Thug – "Go Crazy"
* Drake featuring Lil Durk – "Laugh Now Cry Later"
* Lil Nas X – "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)"
* Saweetie featuring Doja Cat – "Best Friend"

Best Collaboration

Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion – "WAP"

* 21 Savage & Metro Boomin featuring Drake – "Mr. Right Now"
* Bia featuring Nicki Minaj – "Whole Lotta Money (Remix)"
* DJ Khaled featuring Lil Baby & Lil Durk – "Every Chance I Get"
* Drake featuring Lil Durk – "Laugh Now Cry Later"
* Pooh Shiesty featuring Lil Durk – "Back in Blood"

Best Duo/Group

Lil Baby & Lil Durk

Best Live Performer

Lyricist of the Year

J. Cole

Video Director of the Year

Missy Elliott

DJ of the Year

DJ Scheme

Producer of the Year

Hit-Boy

Song of the Year

"WAP" – Produced by Ayo the Producer & Keyz

* "Back in Blood" – Produced by YC
* "Late at Night" – Produced by Mustard
* "Laugh Now Cry Later" – Produced by G. Ry, CardoGotWings, Rogét Chahayed, & Yung Exclusive
* "Up" – Produced by Yung DZA, Sean Island, DJ Swanqo

Best New Hip Hop Artist

Yung Bleu

Hustler of the Year

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse

JAY-Z – "What It Feels Like"

* Cardi B – "Type Shit '
* Drake – "Having Our Way" '
* Lil Durk – "Back in Blood" '
* Megan Thee Stallion – "On Me (Remix)" '
* Roddy Ricch – "Lemonade (Remix)" ''''

Impact Track

Nipsey Hussle & JAY-Z – "What It Feels Like"

* Black Thought – "Thought Vs. Everybody"
* Lil Nas X – "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)"
* Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin – "We Win"
* Meek Mill featuring Lil Durk – "Pain Away"
* Nipsey Hussle & JAY-Z – "What It Feels Like"
* Rapsody – "12 Problems"

Best International Flow

Little Simz

Best Hip-Hop Platform

I Am Hip-Hop Award

'''Nelly'''

Cultural Influence Award

'''Tyler, the Creator'''

Presenters

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