Megan Thee Stallion & Kendrick Lamar Lead Nominations for 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards

The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards are shaping up to be an exciting event, with Megan Thee Stallion and Kendrick Lamar leading the nominations. BET announced the nominees for the 19th annual show on September 18, with Megan receiving an impressive 12 nods and Kendrick following closely behind with 11. Other major contenders include Drake with eight nominations and artists like Cardi B, GloRilla, Metro Boomin, and Nicki Minaj, all scoring seven each.

Megan Thee Stallion continues to dominate the hip-hop scene, racking up multiple nominations across major categories, including Hip-Hop Artist of the Year and Hip-Hop Album of the Year. Her album, Megan, has been a standout in 2024, solidifying her place as one of the top names in the industry.

Kendrick Lamar, often regarded as one of the greatest lyricists of all time, is also a top contender this year. With 11 nominations, including Lyricist of the Year and Song of the Year for his track “Not Like Us,” Kendrick continues to push boundaries in the genre, blending powerful storytelling with sharp social commentary.

Drake, another hip-hop powerhouse, follows with eight nominations, including Hip-Hop Artist of the Year. Cardi B and GloRilla, both dominating the charts with major hits, are nominated for several awards, including Best Hip-Hop Video and Best Collaboration.

The Best Hip-Hop Album category is packed with heavyweights, featuring nominations for Travis Scott’s Utopia, Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2, and Future & Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You. These albums have set the tone for 2024, showcasing the diverse and dynamic nature of modern hip-hop.

For the first time, the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards will be held in Las Vegas on October 8. The show will be hosted by Fat Joe for the third consecutive year. Fans can expect a night full of high-energy performances, surprises, and unforgettable moments as the biggest names in hip-hop gather to celebrate the genre’s best and brightest.

The awards show will air on BET a week later on October 15 at 8 PM local time. With such a stellar lineup of nominees, anticipation is high for what is set to be one of the biggest nights in hip-hop this year.

With Megan Thee Stallion and Kendrick Lamar leading the pack in nominations, the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards promises to be an unmissable event. The fierce competition between some of the industry’s top artists highlights the strength and creativity of hip-hop today. Fans are eagerly waiting to see who will take home the most coveted awards and how this year’s show will play out in the vibrant city of Las Vegas.