Burna Boy, Odumodublvck lose out on wins at 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards

The Nigerian artistes, who were nominated for 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, Burna Boy and Odumodublvck, lose out on wins at 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards.

The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards was held on October 15, 2024, as the 18th installment of the BET Hip Hop Awards, to recognise the best in hip hop music of 2024. The show, which took place on October 8, was hosted by Fat Joe and captured on tape in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was broadcasted on BET on October 15.

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Burna, a renowned live performer, lost the Best Live Performer award to iconic rapper Missy Elliott. Meanwhile, Odumodublvck missed out on the Best International Flow category, which was won by UK artist Ghetts.

The biggest disappointment of the night was Megan Thee Stallion, who entered the awards as the top nominee with 12 nominations but ultimately went home without a single win.

In contrast, Kendrick Lamar dominated the ceremony, taking home eight awards out of 11 nominations.

Here’s a breakdown of the night’s major winners:

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
Hip-Hop Album of the Year: Pink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj
Song of the Year: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist: Sexyy Red
Best Hip-Hop Video: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
Best Collaboration: “Like That” by Metro Boomin, Future, and Kendrick Lamar
Best Duo or Group: Future & Metro Boomin

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Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
Best Live Performer: Missy Elliott
Video Director of the Year: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Producer of the Year: The Alchemist
DJ of the Year: The Alchemist
Best Hip-Hop Platform: Club Shay Shay

Hustler of the Year: 50 Cent
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse: Kendrick Lamar on “Like That”
Impact Track: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
Best International Flow: Ghetts (UK)

While Burna Boy and Odumodublvck may have come up short this year, their continued recognition on the international stage highlights the growing influence of African music and Nigerians are as proud as always.