BET Hip Hop Awards


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.
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 and was also by hosted Mike Epps. Epps hosted two additional years, 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 Award
2006November 15Fox TheatreKatt WilliamsGrandmaster Flashrowspan="15"
2007October 17Atlanta Civic CenterKatt WilliamsKRS-One-
2008October 23Atlanta Civic CenterT-PainRussell Simmons-
2009October 27Atlanta Civic CenterMike EppsIce Cube-
2010October 12Atlanta Civic CenterMike EppsSalt-N-Pepa-
2011October 11Atlanta Civic CenterMike EppsLL Cool J-
2012October 9Atlanta Civic CenterMike EppsRakim-
2013October 15Atlanta Civic CenterSnoop DoggMC Lyte-
2014October 14Atlanta Civic CenterSnoop DoggDoug E. Fresh-
2015October 13Atlanta Civic CenterSnoop DoggScarface-
2016October 4Cobb Energy [Performing Arts Centre]DJ KhaledSnoop Dogg-
2017October 10Miami Beach Convention CenterDJ KhaledLuther Campbell-
2018October 16Miami Beach Convention CenterDeRay DavisLil Wayne-
2019October 9Cobb Energy Performing Arts CentreLil DuvalLil' Kim-
2020October 27Multiple locationsKarlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico BeanMaster P-
2021October 5Cobb Energy Performing Arts CentreKarlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico BeanNellyTyler, the Creator
2022October 4Cobb Energy Performing Arts CentreFat JoeTrina
2023October 3Cobb Energy Performing Arts CentreFat JoeMarley MarlSwizz Beatz and Timbaland
2024October 15Las VegasFat JoeTravis Scott

Most wins

;Current Award
  • DJ of the Year –
  • Hustler of the Year –
  • Lyricist of the Year –
  • MVP of the Year –
  • Producer of the Year –
  • Best Live Performer –
  • Video Director of the Year –
  • Best New Hip Hop Artist –
  • Made-You-Look Award –
  • Album of the Year –
  • Single of the Year –
  • Best Collaboration, Duo or Group –
  • Best Hip Hop Video –
  • Best Mixtape –
  • Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse –
  • Impact Track –
;Defunct Award
  • Best Club Banger of the year –
  • Best Online Site –
  • People's Champ Award –
  • Best Ringtone –
  • Best UK Hip Hop Act –
  • Best Movie –
  • Best Dance –

    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"