Hosted by GRAMMY-nominated rapper Fats Joe, the BET Hip Hop Awards kicked off Tuesday evening, and followers received an opportunity to see among the largest names within the style carry out their hottest hits. Amid the awards and acceptance speeches, Tuesday’s present noticed some spectacular performances from artists together with Kodak Black, GloRilla, Bleu, French Montana, Pusha T and lots of extra.
The I Am Hip Hop Award recipient, Trina — described as “probably the most constant feminine rapper of all time” in 2012 by XXL and honored by Billboard as one in every of their “31 Feminine Rappers Who Modified Hip-Hop” in 2014 — delivered an emotional acceptance speech that was some of the inspiring moments of the evening.
Whereas one of many largest particular surprises of the night got here from the founding father of LOUD Data, Steve Rifkind, who made an look to introduce a star-studded quantity that includes Lil’ Flip, Lifeless Prez, Fats Joe, Mobb Deep with Lil’ Kim, M.O.P., Remy Ma, Three 6 Mafia and Wu-Tang Clan all performing songs honoring the long-lasting label for its thirtieth anniversary. The ceremony additionally showcased artists like Run-DMC, Ice-T, Kurtis Blow, and Schoolly D.
ET was following alongside all through the evening to spherical up all of the unimaginable appearances. Have a look beneath, beginning with the act that opened the present.
Fats Joe Opens the Present With a Drum Line
Armani White and N.O.R.E. Deliver Out Fog and Straitjackets and Fog for Performances of “Nothin” and “Billie Eilish.”
Pusha T Serves Up Medley of New Music and Basic Hit “Grindin”
Finest Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist GloRilla Confirmed Off Her Star High quality With Efficiency of “F.N.F.” & “Tomorrow”
EST Gee and Younger Jeezy Are “The Realest”
Bleu & French Montana Serve Up Techo-Futuristic Mash-Up
Joey Bada$$ Makes a Highly effective Level With “Head Excessive” Efficiency
Hip Hop Titans Assemble for Actually Epic Second
Take a look at the full checklist of winners from this yr’s BET Hip Hop Awards right here.
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