The girls are definitely showing out for hip hop in recent years and last night’s BET Hip Hop Awards was the perfect example of that. Honestly, it’s pretty dope to watch it happen.
We previously shared some shots from the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards on Friday (October 1) as the event was held in Atlanta that day, but last night (October 5), the world finally received the ceremony where the spotlight was put on many of raps power players.
Artists like J. Cole, Drake, Kanye West, Roddy Ricch, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Bia, Nick Minaj, Young Thug, Chris Brown, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, 21 Savage, Doja Cat, all were nominated this year, so of course fanbases everywhere were crossing their fingers with the hopes that their faves would take home wins.
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion were the top winners of the night as they brought home three awards for their record-breaking smash “WAP”: song of the year, best hip hop video and best collaboration. This also makes Cardi the first female artist to win best hip hop video twice as she previously won two years ago for “Money.” This is also the second year in a row that an all-female pairing has won best collaboration as “Savage” by Megan featuring Beyoncé won last year. So yes, the girls are winning.
Ultimately this also certified Bardi as the most decorated female artist in hip hop awards history as this brings her total trophies to 14 wins, behind names like Kanye West, Drake, and Jay-Z. Lil Baby, Tyler, The Creator and Jay also won big this year and they each took home two awards. Take a look at the list of winners below and let us know if you think of them.
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Cardi B
Drake
J. Cole
WINNER: Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Tyler, the Creator
Hip Hop Album of the Year
Moneybagg Yo: A Gangsta’s Pain
WINNER: Tyler, the Creator: Call Me If You Get Lost
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: Up
WINNER: Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion: WAP
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
21 Savage & Metro Boomin featuring Drake: Mr. Right Now
Bia featuring Nicki Minaj: Whole Lotta Money (Remix)
WINNER: Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion: WAP
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
21 Savage & Metro Boomin
Chris Brown & Young Thug
City Girls
Nasty C & Blxckie
WINNER: Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Migos
Best Live Performer
Busta Rhymes
Cardi B
DaBaby
Doja Cat
Megan Thee Stallion
WINNER: Tyler, the Creator
Lyricist of the Year
Benny the Butcher
Drake
WINNER: J. Cole
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Nas
Video Director of the Year
Cole Bennett
Colin Tilley
Dave Meyers
Director X
Hype Williams
WINNER: Missy Elliott
Producer of the Year
DJ Khaled
WINNER: Hit-Boy
Metro Boomin
Mustard
The Alchemist
Tyler, the Creator
Song of the Year
Pooh Shiesty featuring Lil Durk: Back in Blood
Roddy Ricch: Late at Night
Drake featuring Lil Durk: Laugh Now Cry Later
Cardi B: Up
WINNER: Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion: WAP
Best New Hip Hop Artist
BLXST
Coi Leray
Don Toliver
Morray
Pooh Shiesty
WINNER: Yung Bleu
Hustler of the Year
Cardi B
Drake
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
WINNER: Saweetie
Yung Bleu
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
Cardi B: Type Shit (Migos)
Drake: Having Our Way (Migos)
WINNER: JAY-Z: What It Feels Like (Nipsey Hussle & JAY-Z)
Lil Durk: Back in Blood (Pooh Shiesty)
Megan Thee Stallion: On Me (Remix) (Lil Baby)
Roddy Ricch: Lemonade (Remix) (Internet Money)
Impact Track
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
WINNER: Nipsey Hussle & JAY-Z: What It Feels Like
Rapsody: 12 Problems
Best International Flow
Ladipoe (Nigeria)
Nasty C (South Africa)
Xamā (Brazil)
Laylow (France)
Gazo (France)
WINNER: Little Simz (United Kingdom)
I Am Hip-Hop Award
Nelly
Cultural Influence Award
Tyler, the Creator
“Thank you so much BET! shouts out to @theestallion, we had a great year and it’s gonna be even better next year!” https://t.co/25AqTHK0oO
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) October 6, 2021
Cardi has surpassed DJ Khaled is now the artist with the 5th most wins in BET #HipHopAwards HISTORY.
She remains the most awarded female rapper at the ceremony with 14 wins so far in her career. pic.twitter.com/OM199nRD93
— Fan Account | #BLM 💎 (@BardiUpdatess) October 6, 2021
Most awarded artists in HISTORY at the BET #HipHopAwards:
• Jay Z — 24 wins
• Drake — 20 wins
• Kendrick Lamar — 19 wins
• Kanye West & Lil Wayne — 16 wins
• Cardi B — 14 wins pic.twitter.com/oTJabt6jMv— Fan Account | #BLM 💎 (@BardiUpdatess) October 6, 2021
Thank you BET and thank you for having me 💙💙💙 can’t wait to do it again 😛 https://t.co/tKlJFbF4Zm
— TINA SNOW (@theestallion) October 6, 2021
