The BET Hip Hop Awards are an

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awards show, airing on

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, showcasing hip hop performers, producers and

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directors. The awards

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began in 2006; it was held on November 12, 2006 at the Fox Theatre in

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, and was first aired November 15, hosted by comedian

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. The second ceremony was held on October 13, 2007 and aired on October 17 of the same year. 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

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hosted in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

Ceremony

Most Wins

Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his progressive musical styles and socially conscious songwriting, he is often considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generat ...

— 25 wins *

Jay Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one o ...

— 24 wins *

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— 22 wins *

Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...

Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman, joining ...

— 16 wins *

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— 14 wins

Category

;Current Award * DJ of the Year – (award given 2007~present) * Hustler of the Year – (award given 2006~present) * Lyricist of the Year – (award given 2006~present) * MVP of the Year – (award given 2006~present) * Producer of the Year – (award given 2006~present) * Best Live Performer – (award given 2006~present and formerly known as Hot Ticket Performer) * Video Director of the Year – (award given 2006~present) * Best New Hip Hop Artist – (award given 2006~present and formerly known as Rookie of the Year or Who Blew Up Award) * Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style) – (award given 2009~present) *

Album of the Year Album of the Year, often abbreviated to AOTY, may refer to: Awards * ARIA Award for Album of the Year, Australia * Brit Award for British Album of the Year, UK * Grammy Award for Album of the Year, US * Juno Award for Album of the Year, CA * Lati ...

– (award given 2006~present and formerly known as CD of the Year) * Single of the Year – (award given 2006~present and formerly known as Track of the Year) * Best Collaboration, Duo or Group – (award given 2006~present and formerly known as Perfect Combo Award) * Best Hip Hop Video – (award given 2006~present) * Best Mixtape – (award given 2011~present) * Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse – (award given 2011~present) * Impact Track – (award given 2012~present) ;Defunct Award * Best Club Banger of the year – (award given 2010~2015) * Best Online Site – (award given 2009~2014) * People's Champ Award – (award given 2006~2016) * Best Ringtone – (award given 2006~2008) * Best UK Hip Hop Act – (award given 2006~2008) * Best Movie – (award given 2006~2007) * Best Dance – (award given 2006~2007)

References

External links

Official BET website
{{Musicawards BET Hip Hop Awards

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Hip hop awards American music awards American television awards Awards established in 2006 African-American events Awards honoring African Americans