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BET Hip Hop Awards

The BET Hip Hop Awards are 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.[1]

BET Hip Hop Awards

Outstanding achievements in hip hop music

United States

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November 12, 2006 (2006-11-12)

The second ceremony was held on October 13, 2007 and aired on October 17 of the same year.[2] 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 (aired October 12) and was also by hosted Mike Epps. Epps hosted two additional years (2011 & 2012), and Snoop Dogg hosted in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

— 29 wins

Kendrick Lamar

— 25 wins

Jay-Z

— 24 wins

Drake

- 19 wins

Kanye West

— 16 wins

Lil Wayne

— 14 wins

Cardi B

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"

Official BET website