Hip-Hop Trailblazers

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Highlights from the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

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The Most Memorable Performances from the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

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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
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
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
5:12

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
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
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
4:58

Respect Due - Gimme a Beat

Hip hop evolved from turntablism to sampling to the raw rhythms of trap music due to the creativity and ingenuity of DJs, MCs, producers and rappers from the 1970s to today.
09/15/2022
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
3:25

Best New Hip Hop Artist - Lookback

Before another performer takes the crown, let's look at the previous winners of the Best New Hip Hop Artist Award, including Cardi B, DaBaby and the late Pop Smoke.
09/14/2022
5:30

Top Speeches of the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021

LL Cool J, Tyler, the Creator and Nelly graciously accept three of the most outstanding awards at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021 with speeches honoring the hip-hop heroes who came before them.
09/12/2022
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
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