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On air right now, the annual BET Hip-Hop Awards hands out some of the most prestigious titles in the genre. Alongside the excitement surrounding the cyphers, who won which award always causes a stir. Take a long at the list of winners so far below. We’ll update as the night goes on.
Best Hip Hop Video: Drake – “Started From The Bottom”
Reese’s Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo, Duo or Group): A$AP Rocky ft. Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar – “Fuckin’ Problems”
Best Live Performer: Jay Z
Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year: Benny Boom
DJ of the Year: DJ Drama
Producer of the Year: Mike Will Made It
MVP of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
Track of the Year: Drake – “Started From The Bottom”
Album of the Year: Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d. city
Rookie of the Year: A$AP Ferg
Hustler of the Year: Jay Z
Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style) – A$AP Rocky, Nicki Minaj
Best Online Hip Hop Site: World Star Hip Hop
Best Club Banger: French Montana ft. Rick Ross, Drake, and Lil Wayne – “Pop That”
Best Mixtape: Big Sean – Detroit
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse: Kendrick Lamar
Impact Track: J. Cole ft. TLC – “Crooked Smile”
People’s Champ Award: Drake