This Year in Hip Hop

4:56

2022 Was Good to Latto

Atlanta native Latto started rapping at age eight and hasn't stopped since, racking up competition wins, chart-topping hits, a BET Best New Artist Award, and a spot on tour with Lizzo.
09/08/2022
3:23

2022 Was Good to Coi Leray

Coi Leray's talent and hustle have earned her hit songs, features from today's top artists, and platforms to showcase her creativity in music videos and on her own cooking show.
09/15/2022
3:11

2022 Was Good to Moneybagg Yo

Moneybagg Yo's successes kept stacking up in 2022, with his Beale Street Music Festival headlining gig, multiple TV appearances and business ventures putting him in the spotlight.
09/27/2022
5:17

Let It Flow, Joe!

Explore the evolution of rapper Fat Joe, from his early hip hop roots to the founding of his Terror Squad label to late career moves as an actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur.
09/26/2022
5:23

Nelly Is Still Hot in Herre After All These Years

Hip-hop star Nelly's decades-long career has included success in several music genres, as well as movies and reality TV, after winning BET's first-ever Best New Artist Award in 2001.
09/08/2022

Giving Props to Hip-Hop Icons

4:42

Respect Due - Pioneers of Hip Hop, Pt. 1

DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Coke La Rock and MC Sha-Rock were instrumental in creating hip hop culture in the 1970s and 80s via their innovative approaches to making music.
09/09/2022
4:59

Respect Due - Pioneers of Hip Hop, Pt. 2

The BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 spotlights Kurtis Blow, Run-DMC, Ice-T, Schoolly D and more artists who got the genre off the ground and revolutionized its sound.
09/16/2022
3:27

Respect Due - 50 Cent

50 Cent deserves props for achieving success in multiple industries, including becoming a multi-platinum rapper, impactful entrepreneur, talented actor and prolific TV producer.
09/08/2022
5:27

Respect Due - Latin Hip Hop

From legendary pioneers DJ Charlie Chase and The Real Roxanne to contemporary greats like Fat Joe, here are the big names in Latin Hip Hop who have inspired generations of artists.
09/08/2022
6:03

Respect Due - Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Hip Hop

From innovative lyricism to game changing artists to mixing music and anime, explore all the ways the Asian American and Pacific Islander community has contributed to global hip-hop culture.
09/26/2022

Hip-Hop's Family Ties

3:49

Worldwide - MCs Retracing Their African Roots

How Vic Mensa, Chance the Rapper, Jidenna and Wale are building bridges and renewing their ancestral connections to Africa through their music, annual trips, creative collabs and more.
09/12/2022
2:41

Family Tree - RZA, GZA and ODB

Prolific rap collective Wu-Tang Clan has always felt like a family, so let's explore all the unique ways members RZA, GZA and ODB are connected by shared culture and familial ties.
09/26/2022
5:02

Family Tree - Saweetie and MC Hammer

Not the only musical heavyweight in her family, Saweetie and her uncle MC Hammer changed the rap game and have inspired fans from across generations through their philanthropic work.
09/12/2022
6:25

Family Tree - Dr. Dre and Warren G

Dr. Dre helped define and cultivate the West Coast rap scene with his boundless artistry and devotion to bringing up-and-coming talent into the fold, including his stepbrother Warren G.
09/16/2022
5:12

Family Tree - LisaRaye and Da Brat

Chart the origins and evolution of female rap pioneer Da Brat, plus discover her surprising connection to model and actress LisaRaye McCoy.
09/26/2022

More from Hip Hop Awards

1:30

Get to Know Breakout Star Doechii

Rapper Doechii fueled her meteoric rise with TikTok hits and a self-funded EP, so it's no surprise she's landed a Best Hip Hop Breakthrough Artist nomination and a spot on Obama's playlist.
09/30/2022
1:30

Road to BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 - Benny the Butcher

Get to know Lyricist of the Year nominee Benny the Butcher ahead of the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022, plus discover his rise to rap fame, family ties and more.
09/30/2022
1:30

Road to BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 - Hit-Boy

With production credits for JAY-Z, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar and Nas, learn how Hit-Boy got his start and secured a second nomination for Producer of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022.
09/30/2022
1:01

BET Reveals 'BET Hip Hop Awards' 2022 Cypher Talent

Watch the Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 9 pm ET!
09/30/2022
1:03

Hip Hop Awards 2022: 30th Anniversary of Iconic Loud Records To Be Honored

Performers include: Fat Joe, Wu-Tang Clan, and Lil’ Kim.
09/30/2022
1:00

Fat Joe Brings the Flow to the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022

Fat Joe brings his Flow Pops to a neighborhood crowd, and the vibes get even better when he announces he'll be hosting the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on Tuesday, October 4 at 9/8c.
09/29/2022
1:04

Hip Hop Awards 2022: Remy Ma's Fashion Flashback

Watch the Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 9 pm ET!
09/29/2022
0:30

Big Stars Are Coming to the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022

Join host Fat Joe at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022, with appearances from French Montana, Pusha T and more, plus see Trina get crowned the I Am Hip Hop Honoree on October 4 at 9/8c.
09/28/2022
1:11

Hip Hop Awards 2022 'The Recall:' Meet ‘Breakthrough’ Nominee Blxst

Watch the Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 9 pm ET!
09/28/2022
3:11

2022 Was Good to Moneybagg Yo

Moneybagg Yo's successes kept stacking up in 2022, with his Beale Street Music Festival headlining gig, multiple TV appearances and business ventures putting him in the spotlight.
09/27/2022
3:21

3 Biggest Moments from the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

Revisit big moments from the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021, including Bleu's heartfelt Best New Hip Hop Artist speech and Nelly performing "Grillz" with Paul Wall and Jermaine Dupri.
09/27/2022

BET Hip Hop Awards 2022

Enjoy a night of performances and awards recognizing the year's biggest artists, albums, music videos and more.
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