Nigeria’s Burna Boy is grabbing the spotlight once again, and this time, it’s for his outstanding achievements at the prestigious BET Hip-Hop Awards.
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The world-renowned artist has snagged a remarkable seven nominations, showcasing his incredible talent and influence in the hip-hop scene.
Burna Boy’s latest album, “I Told Them,” effortlessly fuses the worlds of Afrobeats and Hip-Hop, proving his versatility and innovation. So, it comes as no surprise that he’s scored seven nominations at this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards.
The BET Hip-Hop Awards are known for celebrating the best in the hip-hop genre, and they’ve recognized Burna Boy’s exceptional artistry and impact. His nominations this year stand as a testament to his remarkable contributions to the global hip-hop community.
One of the most sought-after titles at the event is “Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year,” and Burna Boy is in the running. His unique style and captivating performances have solidified his place among the elite in the hip-hop world.
Burna Boy’s hit single, “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” featuring 21 Savage, has received high praise. This infectious track has not one, but two nominations – “Song of the Year” and “Best Hip-Hop Video.” This collaboration showcases Burna Boy’s lyrical prowess and his knack for creating catchy beats and unforgettable hooks.
With seven impressive nominations and undeniable talent, Burna Boy is set to make a lasting impression at this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards. Fans and music enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the event to see if Burna Boy will clinch these coveted titles and further cement his status as a hip-hop icon.
While on the foreign scene, Leading the pack with an astonishing 12 nominations each are industry giants, 21 Savage and Cardi B. Close behind them is chart-topper Drake with an impressive nine nominations, followed by DJ Khaled and Burna Boy, each with seven nods.
Cardi B, whose fans are eagerly awaiting her upcoming single “Bongos” with Megan Thee Stallion, is making waves in multiple categories. She’s in the running for Best Live Performer, Lyricist of the Year, Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year for her collaboration “Tomorrow 2” with GloRilla. In the “Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse” category, Cardi B’s lyrical prowess shines with not one, but two nominations, one for her contribution to GloRilla’s “Tomorrow 2” and another for Latto’s “Put It On Da Floor.”
Currently captivating audiences on his “It’s All a Blur” tour alongside Drake, 21 Savage is also a top contender. He’s vying for the titles of Lyricist of the Year, Hustler of the Year, and Hip-Hop Artist of the Year. His collaboration with Drake on last year’s “Her Loss” album has earned them nominations for Hip-Hop Album of the Year, Song of the Year with “Rich Flex,” and Best Hip-Hop Video for “Spin Bout U.”
Other notable nominees include J. Cole with six nominations, followed closely by Jay-Z, GloRilla, and Coi Leray, all with five nods. The list of talented artists in the running also includes André 3000, Busta Rhymes, Megan Thee Stallion, Ice Spice, Nas, and more.
Connie Orlando, Executive VP of Specials, Music Programming, and Music Strategy for BET, expressed her excitement, saying, “This year’s BET Hip Hop Awards will mark the culmination of our year-long celebration of hip hop’s storied creation and the art form’s sonic and cultural expansion. 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.”
The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards are set to air on October 10th at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Hip-hop fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting this star-studded event to witness who will emerge victorious in these thrilling categories.
THE 2023 BET Hip HOP AWARD LIST IN FULL
BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
JUST WANNA ROCK – LIL UZI VERT
PLAYERS (DJ SMALLZ 732 – JERSEY CLUB REMIX) – COI LERAY
PUT IT ON DA FLOOR AGAIN – LATTO FEAT. CARDI B
SHAKE SUMN – DABABY
SITTIN’ ON TOP OF THE WORLD – BURNA BOY FEAT. 21 SAVAGE
SPIN BOUT U – DRAKE & 21 SAVAGE
TOMORROW 2 – GLORILLA & CARDI B
BEST COLLABORATION
ALL MY LIFE – LIL DURK FEAT. J. COLE
GOD DID – DJ KHALED FEAT. RICK ROSS, LIL WAYNE, JAY-Z, JOHN LEGEND & FRIDAYY
PLAYERS (DJ SAIGE REMIX) – COI LERAY FEAT. BUSTA RHYMES
PRINCESS DIANA – ICE SPICE & NICKI MINAJ
PUT IT ON DA FLOOR AGAIN – LATTO FEAT. CARDI B
SITTIN’ ON TOP OF THE WORLD – BURNA BOY FEAT. 21 SAVAGE
TOMORROW 2 – GLORILLA & CARDI B
BEST DUO OR GROUP
CITY GIRLS
DJ DRAMA & JEEZY
DRAKE & 21 SAVAGE
EARTHGANG
LARRY JUNE & THE ALCHEMIST
QUAVO & TAKEOFF
RAE SREMMURD
BEST LIVE PERFORMER
BURNA BOY
BUSTA RHYMES
CARDI B
COI LERAY
DABABY
DRAKE
KENDRICK LAMAR
MEGAN THEE STALLION
LYRICIST OF THE YEAR
21 SAVAGE
ANDRÉ 3000
BURNA BOY
CARDI B
CONWAY THE MACHINE
DRAKE
J. COLE
KENDRICK LAMAR
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
ANDERSON .PAAK
COLE BENNETT
COLIN TILLEY
DABABY & REEL GOATS
DAVE FREE & KENDRICK LAMAR
DAVE MEYERS
TRAVIS SCOTT
SONG OF THE YEAR
ALL MY LIFE LIL DURK FEAT. J. COLE
GOD DID DJ KHALED FEAT. RICK ROSS, LIL WAYNE, JAY-Z , JOHN LEGEND & FRIDAYY
JUST WANNA ROCK LIL UZI VERT
PLAYERS COI LERAY
PUT IT ON DA FLOOR AGAIN LATTO FEAT. CARDI B
RICH FLEX DRAKE & 21 SAVAGE
SITTIN’ ON TOP OF THE WORLD BURNA BOY FEAT. 21 SAVAGE
TOMORROW 2 GLORILLA & CARDI B
HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
ANYWAYS, LIFE’S GREAT… GLORILLA
COI COI LERAY
GOD DID DJ KHALED
HER LOSS DRAKE & 21 SAVAGE
HEROES & VILLAINS METRO BOOMIN
JACKMAN. JACK HARLOW
PINK TAPE LIL UZI VERT
TRAUMAZINE MEGAN THEE STALLION
HIP HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
21 SAVAGE
BURNA BOY
CARDI B
DRAKE
GLORILLA
J. COLE
KENDRICK LAMAR
LIL UZI VERT
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
ATL JACOB
DJ KHALED
DR. DRE
HIT-BOY
HITMAKA
KAYTRANADA
LONDON ON DA TRACK
METRO BOOMIN
THE ALCHEMIST
BEST BREAKTHROUGH HIP HOP ARTIST
ARMANI WHITE
CENTRAL CEE
DOECHII
FINESSE2TYMES
ICE SPICE
KALIII
LOLA BROOKE
SEXYY REDD
DJ OF THE YEAR
CHASE B
D-NICE
DJ CASSIDY
DJ CLARK KENT
DJ DRAMA
DJ JAZZY JEFF
DJ KHALED
KAYTRANADA
METRO BOOMIN
BEST HIP HOP PLATFORM
ALL HIP HOP
CARESHA PLEASE
DRINK CHAMPS
HIPHOP DX
MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME
RAP CAVIAR
THE BREAKFAST CLUB
THE JOE BUDDEN PODCAST
XXL
HUSTLER OF THE YEAR
21 SAVAGE
50 CENT
BURNA BOY
CARDI B
CARESHA
DJ KHALED
DRAKE
JAY-Z
SWEET 16: BEST FEATURED VERSE
21 SAVAGE CREEPIN’ (METRO BOOMIN FEAT. THE WEEKND & 21 SAVAGE)
21 SAVAGE PEACHES & EGGPLANTS (YOUNG NUDY FEAT. 21 SAVAGE)
ANDRÉ 3000 SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS (KILLER MIKE &
ANDRÉ 3000 FEAT. FUTURE & ERYN ALLEN KANE)
CARDI B TOMORROW 2 (GLORILLA & CARDI B)
CARDI B PUT IT ON DA FLOOR AGAIN (LATTO FEAT. CARDI B)
DRAKE OH U WENT (YOUNG THUG FEAT. DRAKE)
J. COLE ALL MY LIFE (LIL DURK FEAT. J. COLE)
JAY-Z GOD DID (DJ KHALED FEAT. RICK ROSS,
LIL WAYNE, JAY-Z , JOHN LEGEND & FRIDAYY)
IMPACT TRACK
30 NAS
ALL MY LIFE LIL DURK FEAT. J. COLE
ANXIETY MEGAN THEE STALLION
CAN’T WIN FOR NOTHING SYMBA
CHAMPIONS NLE CHOPPA
GOD DID DJ KHALED FEAT. RICK ROSS, LIL WAYNE, JAY-Z ,JOHN LEGEND & FRIDAYY
SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS KILLER MIKE & ANDRÉ 3000 FEAT. FUTURE & ERYN ALLEN KANE
THERAPY PT. 2 ROBERT GLASPER FEAT. MAC MILLER
BEST INTERNATIONAL FLOW
AKA (SOUTH AFRICA)
BLACK SHERIF (GHANA)
CENTRAL CEE (UK)
GAZO (FRANCE)
J HUS (UK)
K.O (SOUTH AFRICA)
MAJOR RD (BRAZIL)
NINHO (FRANCE)
SAMPA THE GREAT (ZAMBIA)
TASHA & TRACIE (BRAZIL)
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