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
| Year | Air date | Venue | Host | I Am Hip Hop award | Cultural Influence Award |
| 2006 | November 15 | Fox Theatre | Katt Williams | Grandmaster Flash | rowspan="15" |
| 2007 | October 17 | Atlanta Civic Center | Katt Williams | KRS-One | - |
| 2008 | October 23 | Atlanta Civic Center | T-Pain | Russell Simmons | - |
| 2009 | October 27 | Atlanta Civic Center | Mike Epps | Ice Cube | - |
| 2010 | October 12 | Atlanta Civic Center | Mike Epps | Salt-N-Pepa | - |
| 2011 | October 11 | Atlanta Civic Center | Mike Epps | LL Cool J | - |
| 2012 | October 9 | Atlanta Civic Center | Mike Epps | Rakim | - |
| 2013 | October 15 | Atlanta Civic Center | Snoop Dogg | MC Lyte | - |
| 2014 | October 14 | Atlanta Civic Center | Snoop Dogg | Doug E. Fresh | - |
| 2015 | October 13 | Atlanta Civic Center | Snoop Dogg | Scarface | - |
| 2016 | October 4 | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | DJ Khaled | Snoop Dogg | - |
| 2017 | October 10 | Miami Beach Convention Center | DJ Khaled | Luther Campbell | - |
| 2018 | October 16 | Miami Beach Convention Center | DeRay Davis | Lil Wayne | - |
| 2019 | October 9 | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | Lil Duval | Lil' Kim | - |
| 2020 | October 27 | Multiple locations | Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico Bean | Master P | - |
| 2021 | October 5 | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico Bean | Nelly | Tyler, the Creator |
| 2022 | October 4 | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | Fat Joe | Trina | |
| 2023 | October 3 | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | Fat Joe | Marley Marl | Swizz Beatz and Timbaland |
| 2024 | October 15 | Las Vegas | Fat Joe | 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
- 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 –
- 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"