Check out the list of performers for this year's Hip Hop Awards! Samantha Knowles Draws Attention to Black Hair Discrimination, Fans Will Not Be Happy About This Male R&B Singer Calling Out Beyoncé, SZA And Cardi B, Hip-Hop Reacts To The Tragic Death Of Leah LaBelle, Michelle Obama Hilariously Breaks Down Why Melania Trump's Inauguration Gift Exchange Appeared So Awkward, This 13-Year-Old Cheerleader Serving Some Serious Sassy Face Is Taking Over Twitter As Everyone's New Favorite Meme, Man Films Racist Old Navy Encounter Where Store Managers Accused Him Of Stealing The Jacket He Wore To The Store, Why Kobe Bryant’s Daughters Were Appointed New Guardians, After Joseline Hernandez Breaks Down Over Losing Custody, Stevie J Issues Petty Response, Pregnant Ciara And Her Family Crush 'Something New' Choreography In Adorable Tik Tok Video, Get Exclusive Tyler Perry Content and More With BET+, It's a Woman's World in American Gangster: Trap Queens, Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort Special. © 2020 BET Interactive, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Black Entertainment Television LLC. This is Travis Scott's year! In 2017 the award was split into two separate awards: Best Hip Hop Artist and Best Soul/RnB Artist. [1] The award was first awarded in 2002 as Best R&B/Hip Hop Album,[2] and in 2003 it was called Best Urban Album. The award was split into two genre categories: Best Hip Hop Artist and Best Soul/RnB Artist. Oswin Benjamin keeps it real through his hip hop manifesto. Recorded Music NZ still lists Aaradhna as the winner of the category. Dae Dae is one of the newest turn up kings to pull up. Big Baby D.R.A.M. Aaradhna informally awarded the Tui to fellow nominee SWIDT for their album SmokeyGotBeatz Presents SWIDT vs EVERYBODY. Behind the Scenes with the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards Cyphers Megan Thee Stallion & DaBaby - "Hot Girl Summer" & "Cash It" Chain of Command on the 2019 Hip Hop Awards Red Carpet Watch him shine. In 2016, the award was presented to Aaradhna her album Brown Girl. The hip-hop freshman is making his debut in a big way! The entry criteria were also changed to require either an album or a minimum of five single releases in the eligibility period.
is giving us feel good hip-hop. [4], In 2016, the award was presented to Aaradhna her album Brown Girl. She refused to accept the award, saying she felt the inclusion of both R&B music and hip hop in the same "urban" category was due to racial stereotyping and that she felt as a pop/R&B artist, she shouldn't be in the same category as hip hop acts. STREAM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINALS, TYLER PERRY AND CLASSIC HITS, Madea’s Farewell The Play - Virtual Museum. She refused to accept the award, saying she felt the inclusion of both R&B music and hip hop in the same "urban" category was due to racial stereotyping and that she felt as a pop/R&B artist, she shouldn't be in … Lecrae stands out from the crowd; he is hip hop's anomaly. Young Thug a.k.a.
[4], While the 2016 award was formally awarded to Aaradhna for, "Aaradhna claims racism, gives away Tui at NZ Music Awards", "Nominations for 2017 Vodafone NZ Music Awards Open Today", "NZ Music Awards: Aaradhna's racism claim rejected - but the awards could 'evolve, "Lorde, Aaradhna win big at music awards (+photos)", "This year's NZ Music Award contenders revealed", "Broods clean up at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards", "Lorde to perform at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=New_Zealand_Music_Awards_for_Best_Hip_Hop_Artist_and_Best_Soul/RnB_Artist&oldid=917807406, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 25 September 2019, at 15:50. Jeffery is setting the game on fire! [6] As a result, the Best Urban/Hip Hop Album category was reevaluated ahead of the 2017 New Zealand Music Awards. Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images When DJ Khaled hosted the 2016 BET Hip Hop Awards, he brought out the stars for one-of-a-kind experiences that …