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| BET Hip Hop Awards: Kendrick Lamar and Drake the big winners | BET Hip Hop Awards: Kendrick Lamar and Drake the big winners |
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| Kendrick Lamar was the big winner at the BET Hip Hop Awards, taking home six trophies. | Kendrick Lamar was the big winner at the BET Hip Hop Awards, taking home six trophies. |
| The rapper won artist of the year, coming out on top against the likes of Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion. | The rapper won artist of the year, coming out on top against the likes of Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion. |
| He also triumphed in the album of the year, lyricist of the year, best live performer, best video and video director categories. | He also triumphed in the album of the year, lyricist of the year, best live performer, best video and video director categories. |
| Drake also enjoyed success on the night, being nominated for 14 awards, and winning three. | Drake also enjoyed success on the night, being nominated for 14 awards, and winning three. |
| The awards are a spin-off of the main BET Awards, with the ceremony focusing on celebrating black entertainment. | The awards are a spin-off of the main BET Awards, with the ceremony focusing on celebrating black entertainment. |
| Lizzo's About Damn Time won in the Impact Track category | Lizzo's About Damn Time won in the Impact Track category |
| 50 Cent came out on top for hustler of the year, with Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Drake, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Megan Thee Stallion also nominated for the prize. | 50 Cent came out on top for hustler of the year, with Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Drake, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Megan Thee Stallion also nominated for the prize. |
| But, despite being nominated 10 times, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, did not receive any awards. | But, despite being nominated 10 times, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, did not receive any awards. |
| Tributes | Tributes |
| At Tuesday's ceremony, artists including Wu-Tang Clan, Lil' Kim, Fat Joe and Remy Ma performed a tribute to Loud Records. | At Tuesday's ceremony, artists including Wu-Tang Clan, Lil' Kim, Fat Joe and Remy Ma performed a tribute to Loud Records. |
| The label - which signed Wu-Tang Clan - is celebrating its 30th anniversary. | The label - which signed Wu-Tang Clan - is celebrating its 30th anniversary. |
| Kodak Black also performed and during his set paid tribute to the late PnB Rock who was shot dead last month. | Kodak Black also performed and during his set paid tribute to the late PnB Rock who was shot dead last month. |
| "Long live PnB, man," he said. "You touched a real gangster. Put your hands up for PnB Rock. Let's go." | "Long live PnB, man," he said. "You touched a real gangster. Put your hands up for PnB Rock. Let's go." |
| The musician, real name Rakim Hasheem Allen, was killed at a Los Angeles waffle house while dining with his girlfriend. | The musician, real name Rakim Hasheem Allen, was killed at a Los Angeles waffle house while dining with his girlfriend. |
| Lamar ends Glastonbury with women's rights plea | Lamar ends Glastonbury with women's rights plea |
| Father and son duo charged with rapper's murder | Father and son duo charged with rapper's murder |
| Stars hit out at US abortion ruling at BET Awards | Stars hit out at US abortion ruling at BET Awards |
| The winners in full | The winners in full |
| Best hip-hop video: Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar for Family Ties | Best hip-hop video: Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar for Family Ties |
| Best collaboration: Future ft. Drake & Tems for Wait for You | Best collaboration: Future ft. Drake & Tems for Wait for You |
| Best duo or group: EARTHGANG | Best duo or group: EARTHGANG |
| Best Live Performer: Kendrick Lamar | Best Live Performer: Kendrick Lamar |
| Lyricist of the year: Kendrick Lamar | Lyricist of the year: Kendrick Lamar |
| Video director of the year: Kendrick Lamar & Dave Free | Video director of the year: Kendrick Lamar & Dave Free |
| Song of the year: Latto for Big Energy | Song of the year: Latto for Big Energy |
| Hip-hop album of the year: Kendrick Lamar for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers | Hip-hop album of the year: Kendrick Lamar for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers |
| Hip-hop artist of the year: Kendrick Lamar | Hip-hop artist of the year: Kendrick Lamar |
| Producer of the year: Hitmaka | Producer of the year: Hitmaka |
| Best breakthrough hip-hop artist: Glorilla | Best breakthrough hip-hop artist: Glorilla |
| DJ of the year: DJ Drama | DJ of the year: DJ Drama |
| Best hip-hop platform: Caresha Please and Drink Champs (tied) | Best hip-hop platform: Caresha Please and Drink Champs (tied) |
| Hustler of the year: 50 Cent | Hustler of the year: 50 Cent |
| Sweet 16 - Best Featured Verse: Drake for Churchill Downs (Jack Harlow ft. Drake) and Drake for Wait for You (Future ft. Drake & Tems) | Sweet 16 - Best Featured Verse: Drake for Churchill Downs (Jack Harlow ft. Drake) and Drake for Wait for You (Future ft. Drake & Tems) |
| Impact track: Lizzo for About Damn Time | Impact track: Lizzo for About Damn Time |
| Best International Flow: Benjamin Epps (France) | Best International Flow: Benjamin Epps (France) |
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