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October, 16

Kendrick Lamar dominates 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards

Kendrick Lamar won big at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday night.

The Not Like Us rapper, who was nominated for 11 awards, ended up dominating the prizegiving staged at Drai's Beachclub & Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kendrick, who wasn't in attendance at the ceremony, won a total of eight prizes including Lyricist of the Year, Hip Hop Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year.

Despite nabbing a whopping 12 nominations, Megan Thee Stallion surprisingly didn't score any awards on the night.

Meanwhile, Sexyy Red was named Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist and Missy Elliott took home the gong for Best Live Performer.

Fat Joe, who served as host, kicked off the event by performing his 2006 single Make It Rain alongside DJ Spinatik.

The evening also featured performances from Trina, Yung Miami, Juicy J, 310babii, BossMan Dlow, and 2 Chainz.

In addition, actress-singer Teyana Taylor presented Travis Scott with the I Am Hip Hop award.

As part of his acceptance speech, the superstar delivered an emotional message about overcoming obstacles.

"I just want to let everybody know where you come from doesn't really matter; just what goes on in your brain can take you to the next level and beyond," Travis declared. "With true focus, true drive, and real surroundings, you can go where the f**k you want to go."

The list of winners is as follows:

Hip Hop Artist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar

Song of the Year: Not Like Us - Kendrick Lamar

Hip Hop Album of the Year: Pink Friday 2 - Nicki Minaj

Best Hip Hop Video: Not Like Us - Kendrick Lamar

Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist: Sexyy Red

Best Collaboration: Like That - Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar

Best Duo or Group: Future & Metro Boomin

Best Live Performer: Missy Elliott

Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar

Video Director of the Year: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar

Producer of the Year: The Alchemist