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Swizz Beatz & Timbaland To Be Honored At 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards

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Swizz Beatz and Timbaland will receive the Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards when the ceremony airs on Tuesday, October 10. LL COOL J, founder of Rock The Bells, will present them with the award. Fat Joe is set to serve as the host for the evening, marking his second straight year doing so.

Additionally, there will be a 30th Anniversary celebration in honor of Jermaine Durpi’s So So Def label. Its members Jermaine Dupri, Bow Wow, Da Brat, and Dem Franchise Boyz will all perform for it. Other performers throughout the night will include Offset, DaBaby, Fivio Foreign, GloRilla, and Sexxy Red.

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Swizz Beatz & Timbaland At Rolling Loud

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 23: Timbaland and Swizz Beatz attend day 3 of Rolling Loud Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on July 23, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Romain Maurice/Getty Images)

The award for Swizz Beatz and Timbaland comes as they continue to prepare for a third season of Verzuz. Timbaland recently confirmed in an interview with AllHipHop that season 3 will kick off by the end of 2023. “Verzuz is still a baby,” he told the outlet in September. “It was something that was built in the pandemic that’s now a household name. Look how you saying it. Now we back open. To make it have the longevity that we need it to have, we have to reorganize the ship.”

He continued: “I believe that we’re gonna drop some good ones before the end of the year. We’re trying to get at least one good one before the end of the year to recalibrate what Verzuz is going to be in the future.” As far as other awards at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, Marley Marl will receive the I Am Hip Hop Award, and LL COOL J and Rakim will team up for a performance in his honor. The BET Hip Hop Awards ceremony will air at 9:00 PM, ET on October 10. Be on the lookout for further updates on the show on HotNewHipHop.

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Fat Joe To Host The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards

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Recently, BET unveiled who will be hosting the 2023 edition of their Hip Hop Awards show. Fat Joe, who also hosted the ceremony last year, will be making a return as this year’s host. The New York City icon shared a message amid the announcement, promising to make this year’s show even more of a spectacle than the last.

“Hip-hop is my life, and I’m extremely proud to return as host of BET Hip Hop Awards 2023,” the artist told Billboard. “We’re going to make this year’s award show even bigger while also celebrating our hip-hop stars and pioneers in a spectacular way. It’s going to be a legendary night of music and entertainment, and you’re not going to want to miss it.” BET’s Connie Orlando also shared a statement alongside the news, noting that he’s the perfect figure to take on hosting duty.

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BET Announces 2023 Hip Hop Awards Host

Fat Joe To Host 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards Again
Fat Joe attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for MTV)

“We are thrilled to welcome back a true hip-hop legend in Fat Joe as this year’s host! As we round out a banner year of celebrating hip-hop’s landmark half-century of influencing culture, he is the perfect emcee to lead us through what promises to be an iconic night,” Orlando explained. “Throughout his career, he has continued to be a leader within the culture, bridging the gap between generations. We can’t wait to watch what he comes up with for this year’s show.”

The awards show will take place in Atlanta on October 3. The broadcast will then air on BET on October 10 at 9 p.m. ET. Nominees include Cardi B and 21 Savage with 12 nominations each, as well as Drake, Burna Boy, J. Cole, and many more. Do you look forward to seeing Fat Joe host the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Fat Joe.

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21 Savage, Cardi B & Drake Lead Nominations For 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards

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The 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards are taking place very soon, and we now know who are the MCs in contention for its big prizes. Moreover, the ceremony will take place in Atlanta on Tuesday, October 3 and will air on the TV network a week late on October 10 at 9pm, eastern time. “This year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards will mark the culmination of our yearlong celebration of hip-hop’s storied creation and the art form’s sonic and cultural expansion,” stated Connie Orlando, BET’s EVP of specials, music programming, and music strategy. “We are honored by this year’s roster of nominees as they continue to carry the creativity and diversity of hip-hop into the future. We congratulate each nominee on their accomplishments as they take hip-hop artistry to new heights.”

On BET’s website, the organization promises that “the telecast will salute 50 years of hip-hop with not-to-be-missed moments and performances.” Not only that, fans can vote in categories like Producer of the Year, DJ of the Year, and Best Hip-Hop Platform on Tuesday, September 12. On the page, more info about each individual award is also available. With that in mind, let’s not waste more time and get into the nominees this year.

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2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominations

Leading nominations are for 21 Savage and Cardi B, who received such in 12 out of 17 categories. These include Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration, Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse, Lyricist of the Year, and more. Other highly nominated artists include Drake (nine nominations), Burna Boy (seven), J. Cole (six), and Metro Boomin (three). Meanwhile, others like Jay-Z, GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion, Coi Leray, Latto, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Uzi Vert, and Lil Durk also received recognition.

Meanwhile, there are plenty of other categories, nominations, and artists notable enough to highlight, but with little time to do so. For the full list of categories and nominees, check out the via link below. Considering that this is a monumental year for the genre, we only expect the best of the best to take place at this historic awards show. Stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on these artists and the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards.

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Jim Jones Rips Into BET For Not Letting Him Attend Hip Hop Awards

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Even though it won’t be put on air until Tuesday (October 4), the BET Hip Hop Awards were last night. As usual, the ceremony brought out some of the biggest names in the industry as awards were doled out for outstanding achievements in the genre. Some big names, however, were conspicuously absent.

Jim Jones was one of such names, and according to the rapper, it wasn’t for lack of trying. He took to Instagram to blast BET for barring him from attending the gathering.

“I was tryin to go to th bet hip hops awards and support my brother @fatjoe and this how a @bet handled me lol,” wrote Jones, captioning a screenshot of BET’s response to his request for attendance. “Thank you for your inquiry!” the organization had said. “At this time, we are unable to accommodate additional audience talent requests. Due to COVID-19 protocols in place, this year’s show and red carpet are reserved for in-show talent, nominees and select participating network partners only.”

Jones wasn’t happy with BET’s excuse. “They still talkin Covid and th cdc says ain’t no more Covid lol,” he wrote.

Jones was trying to attend so that he could support Fat Joe, who is a close friend of his and who was hosting the show. “Lol Dam @BET I thought this was th hip hop award show,” continued Jones. “Somebody tell @fatjoe I tried don’t want him think I ain’t keep my word told him I was comin But BeT says different mayb next time tear tht shit down joe.”

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2022 BET Hip Hop Awards Red Carpet Round-Up: Lil Kim, French Montana, GloRilla & More

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The ceremony may not air until next Tuesday (October 4), but the BET Hip Hop Awards is underway in Atlanta. Our favorite artists have made their way to the Cobb Energy Center in what is expected to be an epic celebration of the culture. Fat Joe is hosting the event and the I Am Hip Hop Award recipient this year is none other than the “Baddest B*tch” herself, Trina.

In the weeks leading up to the award show, Fat Joe has repeatedly expressed just how honored he is to add his name to the list of hosts.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Fat Joe attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Terence Rushin/Getty Images)

“I want to bring the energy, and culture and engage the audience. I want to talk to everybody around the world,” he recently said. “If they give out the award for best host of all-time for the Hip Hop Awards, I want to receive that.”

We’ll have to wait to see just how this show unfolds in its totality, but we can pass the time by taking a look at the stars and their red carpet looks.

David Banner, Busta Rhymes, Fivio Foreign, Yung Bleu, Baby Tate, Armani Ceasar, RZA, Redman, N.O.R.E., Lil Kim, Moneybagg Yo, and several others are slated to perform, so let us know who you’re looking forward to as you peruse the photos below.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: (L-R) Papoose and Remy Ma attend the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Terence Rushin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Lil Kim attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Joey Bada$$ attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Terence Rushin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Ice Spice attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Terence Rushin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: French Montana attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Yung Bleu (R) attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Terence Rushin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: King Combs attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Project Pat attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Zelie Timothy and Tyrese attend the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Kodak Black attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: T.I. and Tiny Harris attend the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Terence Rushin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Fredo Bang attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Terence Rushin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Baby Tate attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Terence Rushin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: GloRilla attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Terence Rushin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Trick Daddy attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Ari Fletcher attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

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Fat Joe Knew About Rihanna Super Bowl Halftime News “For Months”

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We’re less than six months away from the next Super Bowl, but the recent news of Rihanna’s Halftime performance has fans anticipating the event. Amid speculation regarding Rihanna’s phantom forthcoming album, the world learned that she would be taking her talents to the coveted NFL stage for what is expected to be a monumental event. Kanye West stirred the pot by hinting that he wants to be or already is a part of the spectacle, but we will have to wait for an official announcement about any other guests.

Meanwhile, industry secrets are hard to keep, but Fat Joe told Extra that he’s known about this news for some time.

“I knew this for months and I never told nobody. I am Roc Nation… I just kept it to myself!” he said as he promoted his BET Hip Hop Awards hosting gig next week. Fat Joe referred to Rihanna as “The Black Marilyn Monroe” and added, “We’ve been waiting for her… We want to see Rihanna bad! Super Bowl Sunday, that thing is going to be legendary.”

When speaking of the BET Hip Hop Awards, Joe said that this is his time to shine. “I’ve been waiting my whole life for this moment… There’s no way to describe how honored I am to represent Hip Hop music.”

The filming of the Hip Hop Awards is underway right now, so stay tuned to HNHH for more news on the ceremony. Check out the award show on Tuesday, October 4.

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Trina to be Honored with ‘I Am Hip Hop Award’ at 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards

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BET has named Trina as the 2022 recipient of the I Am Hip Hop Award at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards. The show is set for Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, and will be hosted by Fat Joe.

“I am honored to receive and accept the 2022 I Am Hip Hop Award presented by BET,” said Trina. “As a legend with over 20 years in the music industry, consistency and unity have contributed to my Rockstarr power as a femcee. I believe when one woman wins, whether it’s in front of the camera or behind the scenes, we all WIN. Let’s keep winning!”

“Trina is a multi-talented hip hop artist who has set cultural trends­ and continues to be passionate about giving back to her community,” said Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy. “She has paved the way for several artists, and we look forward to honoring her impact and legacy on hip hop’s biggest stage, BET Hip Hop Awards 2022.”

BET has also announced Joey Bada$$, French Montana, N.O.R.E., Pusha T, Bleu, EST Gee, GloRilla, Moneybagg Yo, Armani White as performers. Drake leads nominees with 14, Ye follows with 10 and Kendrick Lamar with 9.

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Drake, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar Lead 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominations

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The 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations have been released. Drake leads the pack with 14 nominations, and Kanye West comes in second with 10. The third most nominations go to Kendrick Lamar, who has nine.

Additional nominees for this year’s edition include Future at eight nods and the trio of Baby Keem, Cardi B, and J. Cole with six apiece.

Hip-Hop Album of the year nominees is Latto’s 777, Drake’s Certified Lover Boy, Kanye West’s DONDA, Future’s I NEVER LIKED YOU, Pusha T’s It’s Almost Dry, Nas’ King’s Disease II, and Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.

Hip-Hop artist of the year nominees is Cardi B, Doja Cat, Drake, Future, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, and Megan Thee Stallion.

You can see the full list of nominations here.

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Drake, Kendrick Lamar, And Latto Are Nominated For The 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards Album Of The Year

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It’s almost time for the BET Hip-Hop Awards, the only awards show dedicated specifically to the world’s most popular genre. A week after announcing the host of this year’s show, Fat Joe, BET has announced the nominees for the awards on Twitter and Instagram. Drake leads the way with 14 nominations, Kanye West has 10, and Kendrick Lamar has nine. The show will air on October 9 at 9 pm ET.

Album Of The Year

Drake — Certified Lover Boy
Future — I Never Liked You
Kanye West — Donda
Kendrick Lamar — Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
Latto — 777
Nas — King’s Disease II
Pusha T — It’s Almost Dry

Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year

Cardi B
Doja Cat
Drake
Future
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion

Song Of The Year

Cardi B — “Hot Sh*t” Feat. Kanye West & Lil Durk
Drake — “Way 2 Sexy” Feat. Future & Young Thug
GloRilla & Hitkidd — “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)”
Future — “Wait For U” Feat. Drake & Tems
Jack Harlow — “First Class”
Kodak Black — “Super Gremlin”
Latto — “Big Energy”

Lyricist Of The Year

Baby Keem
Benny The Butcher
Drake
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Jay-Z
Kendrick Lamar

Best Hip-Hop Video Of The Year

ASAP Rocky — “D.M.B”
Baby Keem — “Family Ties” Feat. Kendrick Lamar
BIA — “London” Feat. J. Cole
Cardi B — “Hot Sh*t” Feat. Kanye West & Lil Durk
City Girls — “Good Love” Feat. Usher
Drake — “Way 2 Sexy” Feat. Future & Young Thug
Future — “Wait For U” Feat. Drake & Tems

Best Collaboration

Baby Keem — “Family Ties” Feat. Kendrick Lamar
Benny The Butcher — “Johnny P’s Caddy” Feat. J. Cole
Cardi B — “Hot Shit” Feat. Kanye West & Lil Durk
City Girls — “Good Love” Feat. Usher
Drake — “Jimmy Cooks” Feat. 21 Savage
Drake — “Way 2 Sexy Feat. Future & Young Thug
Future — “Wait For U” Feat. Drake & Tems

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse

Drake — “Churchill Downs” (Jack Harlow Feat. Drake)
J. Cole -– “Poke It Out” (Wale Feat. J. Cole)
J. Cole –- “London” (Bia & J. Cole)
Lil Baby — “Girls Want Girls” (Drake Feat. Lil Baby)
Kanye West- – “City Of Gods” (Fivio Foreign, Kanye West & Alicia Keys)
Drake –- “Wait For U” (Future Feat. Drake & Tems)
Jadakiss -– “Black Illuminati” (Freddie Gibbs Feat. Jadakiss)

Best Duo Or Group

42 Dugg & Est Gee
Big Sean & Hit-Boy
Birdman & Youngboy Never Broke Again
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
DaBaby & YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Earthgang
Styles P & Havoc

Best Live Performer

Cardi B
Doja Cat
Drake
J. Cole
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Tyler The Creator

Producer Of The Year

ATL Jacob
Baby Keem
Hit-Boy
Hitmaka
Kanye West
Metro Boomin
Pharrell Williams

Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist

Baby Keem
Blxst
Doechii
Fivio Foreign
GloRilla
Nardo Wick
Saucy Santana

Video Director Of The Year

Benny Boom
Burna Boy
Cole Bennett
Colin Tilley
Director X
Kendrick Lamar & Dave Free
Teyana Taylor

DJ Of The Year

D-Nice
DJ Cassidy
DJ Drama
DJ Kay Slay
DJ Premier
Kaytranada
Mustard
Nyla Symone
LA Leakers: DJ Sourmilk And Justin Incredible

Best Hip-Hop Platform

Big Boy’s Neighborhood
Breakfast Club
Caresha Please
Complex
Drink Champs
HipHopDX
Million Dollaz Worth Of Game
NPR Tiny Desk
Verzuz

Hustler Of The Year

50 Cent
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Megan Thee Stallion

Impact Track

Lizzo — “About Damn Time”
Fivio Foreign, Kanye West & Alicia Keys — “City Of Gods”
Baby Keem — “Family Ties” Feat. Kendrick Lamar
Nas — “Nobody” Feat. Ms. Lauryn Hill

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