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Yeah, chart-topping rap queens Cardi B and Megan The Stallion got stiffed at this year’s Grammy Awards — but they got their creative juices flowing again at Tuesday night’s 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards.
Dynamic “WAP” duo Cardi, 28, and Megan, 26, dominated the star-studded night with a trio of top honours: Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and Best Hip-Hop Video.
The triple trophy win represented a measure of awards show justice for one of the most influential singles of the year, which broke the record for “most-streamed song” in its first week of release with a whopping 93 million listens.
Meanwhile, Album of the Year winner Tyler, The Creator took home two BET Awards, as did his peers Jay-Z and Lil Baby.
The 16th annual telecast — held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia — was filled with amped up live performances from hot new talents, but the night’s standout moment was delivered by a veteran entertainer.
“Hot in Herre” rapper and 2021 I Am Hip-Hop Honoree Nelly, 46, stole the show with an emotional acceptance speech and a “turned up” medley of his greatest hits including “Dilemma” and “Country Grammar.”
Check out the full list of 2021 BET Hip-Hop Award winners below:
Check out the full list of winners and nominees below:
HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
A Gangsta’s Pain - Moneybagg Yo
Call Me If You Get Lost - Tyler, the Creator - **WINNER
Culture III - Migos
Good News - Megan Thee Stallion
Khaled Khaled - DJ Khaled
Savage Mode II - 21 Savage & Metro Boomin
The Off-Season - J. Cole
SONG OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s) and Producer(s)
"Back in Blood" - Pooh Shiesty feat. Lil Durk, Produced by YC
"Late at Night" - Roddy Rich, Produced by Mustard
"Laugh Now Cry Later" - Drake feat. Lil Durk, Produced by G. Ry, Cardogotwings, Roget Chahayed & Yung Exclusive
"Up" - Cardi B, Produced by Yung DZA, Sean Island, DJ Swanqo
"WAP" - Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, Produced by Ayo & Keyz - **WINNER
"Whole Lotta Money (Remix)" - Bia feat. Nicki Minaj, Produced by London Jae, Beatgodz, Tee Romano
HIP HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Cardi B
Drake
J. Cole
Lil Baby - **WINNER
Megan Thee Stallion
Tyler, the Creator
BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
Cardi B - "Up"
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion - "WAP" - **WINNER
Chris Brown & Young Thug - "Go Crazy"
Drake feat. Lil Durk - "Laugh Now Cry Later"
Lil Nas X - "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)"
Saweetie feat. Doja Cat - "Best Friend"
BEST NEW HIP HOP ARTIST
Blxst
Coi Leray
Don Toliver
Morray
Pooh Shiesty
Yung Bleu - **WINNER
BEST COLLABORATION
21 Savage & Metro Boomin Feat. Drake - "Mr. Right Now"
Bia feat. Nicki Minaj - "Whole Lotta Money (Remix)"
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion - "WAP" - **WINNER
DJ Khaled feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk - "Every Chance I Get"
Drake feat. Lil Durk - "Laugh Now Cry Later"
Pooh Shiesty feat. Lil Durk - "Back in Blood"
BEST DUO OR GROUP
21 Savage & Metro Boomin
Chris Brown & Young Thug
City Girls
Future & Lil Uzi Vert
Lil Baby & Lil Durk - **WINNER
Migos
BEST LIVE PERFORMER
Busta Rhymes
Cardi B
DaBaby
Doja Cat
Megan Thee Stallion
Tyler, the Creator - **WINNER
LYRICIST OF THE YEAR
Benny the Butcher
Drake
J. Cole - **WINNER
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Nas
BEST INTERNATIONAL FLOW
Ladipoe (Nigeria)
Nasty C (South Africa)
Xamã (Brazil)
Laylow (France)
Gazo (France)
Little Simz (UK) - **WINNER
Dave (UK)
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Cole Bennett
Colin Tilley
Dave Meyers
Director X
Hype Williams
Missy Elliott - **WINNER
DJ OF THE YEAR
Chase B
D Nice
DJ Cassidy
DJ Drama
DJ Envy
DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Scheme - **WINNER
Kaytranada
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
DJ Khaled
Hit-Boy - **WINNER
Metro Boomin
Mustard
The Alchemist
Tyler, the Creator
HUSTLER OF THE YEAR
Cardi B
Drake
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Saweetie - **WINNER
Yung Bleu
BEST HIP HOP PLATFORM
Complex
Genius - **WINNER
Hip Hop DX
Hot New Hiphop
The Breakfast Club
The Shade Room
Worldstar Hiphop
XXL
SWEET 16: BEST FEATURED VERSE
Cardi B - "Type S**t" (Migos feat. Cardi B)
Drake - "Havin’ Our Way" (Migos feat. Drake)
Jay-Z - "What It Feels Like" (Nipsey Hussle feat. Jay-Z) - **WINNER
Lil Durk - "Back in Blood" (Pooh Shiesty feat. Lil Durk)
Megan Thee Stallion - "On Me (Remix)" (Lil Baby feat. Megan Thee Stallion)
Roddy Ricch - "Lemonade (Remix)" (Internet Money feat. Don Toliver & Roddy Ricch)
IMPACT TRACK
Black Thought - "Thought Vs Everybody"
Lil Nas X - "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)"
Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin - "We Win"
Meek Mill Feat. Lil Durk - "Pain Away"
Nipsey Hussle feat. Jay-Z - "What It Feels Like" - **WINNER
Rapsody - "12 Problems"
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