Bonus Coverage of the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

5:09

Nelly's Success Extends Far Beyond His Music Career

Nelly's early days in the Midwest as a member of St. Lunatics earned him enough recognition to continue as a solo artist, showing off his skills as a performer, designer, actor and more.
09/23/2021
7:01

The I Am Hip Hop Hall of Fame

Look back at unforgettable acceptance speeches from I Am Hip Hop Award recipients, including Grandmaster Flash, KRS-One, Russell Simmons, Ice Cube, Salt-N-Pepa, Lil' Kim and more.
09/23/2021
5:18

Why We Love Cardi B

Cardi B captivated the industry when she burst onto the scene, but she's proven she's more than an overnight sensation with her personality, hustle, talent, style and humor.
09/22/2021
4:43

Where It All Started - Ice Cube

Since his early days with N.W.A., hip-hop legend Ice Cube has proven he's a force to be reckoned with as he's paved a successful career spanning music, film and sports.
09/22/2021
3:48

No Skips: Album of the Year

From T.I. to Lil Wayne to Drake, many rappers have won the BET Hip Hop Awards Album of the Year award after releasing certified bangers that provided the industry with epic soundtracks.
10/05/2021
7:38

Iconic Debut Performances from the BET Hip Hop Awards

BET honors the greatest first-time performances at the BET Hip Hop Awards, including Nas's rendition of "Hero," Lil' Kim's medley, Ludacris's appearance on the first-ever show and more.
10/04/2021
5:01

Crew Love - Native Tongues

A crew is a necessary part of the rap game, and in the late 1980s, Native Tongues created a collective that would go on to change hip hop forever.
10/05/2021
Hip hop artist Drake.
4:33

Why We Love Drake

BET lists the many reasons why the multi-talented artist Drake deserves our love, from his dope rhymes and legit acting chops, to his extensive charity work and open affection for his mom.
10/05/2021
Rapper GRIP in a black shirt and hat, standing in front of a colorful wall.
6:53

Fact or Cap

After GRIP, D Smoke, DNA, Fivio Foreign and Tierra Whack hear statements about hip-hop culture, they must determine which ones are true and which ones are false.
10/05/2021
Da Brat pictured in a denim outfit performing at the BET Hip Hop Awards in 2003.
5:44

BET Presents: The Encore's Top Collaborations

BET looks back at the best hip-hop collaborations from the singers of BET Presents: The Encore, including 702's "Steelo" with Missy Elliot and Total's multi-track team-up with Biggie.
10/05/2021
3:11

BET and Nissan Shine a Light on Three Upcoming Producers

Producer Just Blaze mentors the final three candidates, King Fresh, Trey B and Noelle Marie, to help BET and Nissan find the next great producer to feature at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021.
09/20/2021