Nigerian music heavyweights Burna Boy and Odumodublvck have been nominated for the prestigious 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, further solidifying their positions on the global stage.
The nominations were unveiled on Thursday, with Burna Boy landing a spot in the ‘Best Live Performer’ category, a testament to his electrifying stage presence, while Odumodublvck secured a nomination in the ‘Best International Flow’ category, highlighting his growing influence in the global hip-hop scene.
This year’s nominations are led by Megan Thee Stallion, who dominates with 12 nods, followed closely by Kendrick Lamar with 11.
Full List of Nominees:
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
21 Savage
Cardi B
Drake
Future
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Song of the Year
‘Agora Hills’ – Doja Cat
‘Bent’ – 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)
‘Fe!N’ – Travis Scott feat. Playboi Carti
‘FTCU’ – Nicki Minaj
‘Get It Sexyy’ – Sexyy Red
‘Like That’ – Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
‘Mamushi’ – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba
‘Not Like Us’ – Kendrick Lamar
‘Yeah Glo!’ – GloRilla
Hip-Hop Album of the Year
American Dream – 21 Savage
Ehhthang Ehhthang – GloRilla
For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition – Drake
In Sexyy We Trust – Sexyy Red
Megan – Megan Thee Stallion
One of Wun – Gunna
Pink Friday 2 – Nicki Minaj
Utopia – Travis Scott
We Don’t Trust You – Future & Metro Boomin
Best Hip-Hop Video
‘8 AM in Charlotte’ – Drake
‘Band4band’ – Central Cee feat. Lil Baby
‘Bent’ – 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)
‘Big Mama’ – Latto
‘Boa’ – Megan Thee Stallion
‘Enough (Miami)’ – Cardi B
‘Not Like Us’ – Kendrick Lamar
‘Type Shit’ – Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti
Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist
41
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Bossman Dlow
Cash Cobain
Lady London
Sexyy Red
Skilla Baby
Tommy Richman
Best Collaboration
‘At the Party’ – Kid Cudi feat. Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott
‘Band4band’ – Central Cee feat. Lil Baby
‘Bongos’ – Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion
‘Everybody’ – Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert
‘First Person Shooter’ – Drake feat. J. Cole
‘Like That’ – Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
‘Mamushi’ – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba
‘Wanna Be’ – GloRilla feat. Megan Thee Stallion
Best Duo or Group
¥$ – Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)
Common & Pete Rock
Earthgang
Flyana Boss
Future & Metro Boomin
Rick Ross & Meek Mill
Best Live Performer
Burna Boy
Busta Rhymes
Cardi B
Drake
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Missy Elliott
Nicki Minaj
Travis Scott
Lyricist of the Year
21 Savage
Cardi B
Common
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Wayne
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Best International Flow
SDM, France
Leys Mc, France
Racionais Mcs, Brazil
Budah, Brazil
Ghetts, UK
Bashy, UK
Stefflon Don, UK
Maglera Doe Boy, South Africa
Blxckie, South Africa
Odumodublvck, Nigeria
The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards promise to be a star-studded event, with Burna Boy and Odumodublvck proudly representing Nigeria on the international stage. Fans of the Afrobeats icons will be eagerly watching to see if they bring home the coveted awards.
The BET Hip Hop Awards is set to air on October 10, 2024.
