Yeah, chart-topping rap queens Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion got stiffed at this year’s Grammy Awards — but they got their creative juices flowing again at Tuesday night’s 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards.
Dynamic “WAP” duo Cardi, 28, and Megan, 26, dominated the star-studded night with a trio of top honors: song of the year, best collaboration and best hip-hop video.
The triple trophy win represented a measure of awards show justice for one of the most influential singles of the year, which broke the record for “most-streamed song” in its first week of release with a whopping 93 million listens.
Meanwhile, hip-hop album of the year winner Tyler, The Creator took home two BET Awards, as did his peers Jay-Z and Lil Baby.
The 16th annual telecast — held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia — was filled with amped-up live performances from hot new talents, but the night’s standout moment was delivered by a veteran entertainer.
“Hot in Herre” rapper and 2021 I Am Hip-Hop Honoree Nelly, 46, stole the show with an emotional acceptance speech and a “turned up” medley of his greatest hits including “Dilemma” and “Country Grammar.”
Check out the full list of 2021 BET Hip-Hop Award winners below:
Hip-Hop Album of the Year
“Call Me If You Get Lost,” Tyler, The Creator
Song of the Year
“WAP,” Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Lil Baby
I Am Hip-Hop Honoree
Nelly
Rock the Bells Cultural Influence Award
Tyler, The Creator
Best Hip-Hop Video
“WAP,” Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
Best New Hip-Hop Artist
Yung Bleu
Best Collaboration
“WAP,” Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
Best Duo or Group
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Best Live Performer
Tyler, The Creator
Lyricist of the Year
J. Cole
Best International Flow
Little Simz (UK)
Video Director of the Year
Missy Elliott
DJ of the Year
DJ Scheme
Producer of the Year
Hit-Boy
Hustler of the Year
Saweetie
Best Hip-Hop Platform
Genius
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
“What It Feels Like,” Nipsey Hussle featuring Jay-Z
Impact Track
“What It Feels Like,” Nipsey Hussle featuring Jay-Z
