This year’s BET Hip Hop Awards was a star-studded event that included appearances by some of this year's most respected emcees.
One of the night's biggest winners was Tyler, the Creator, who was received the inaugural Cultural Influence Award, as well as Hip Hop Album of the Year for "Call Me If You Get Lost."
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Additionally, Yung Bleu was named Best New Hip Hop Artist, while J. Cole took home Lyricist of the Year.
Young Thug & Gunna, Latto, Bia featuring Lil Jon, Baby Keem, Tobe Nwigwe, and Isaiah Rashad were just a few of the artists who took the stage to perform some of their hits. Meanwhile, hip-hop powerhouses Trina, Remy Ma and Rapsody presented some of the night's top honors.
Hosted by DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller, and Chico Bean -- also known as the comedy group 85 South -- the show was fused with comedy skits and hip-hop cyphers throughout the night.
Nelly received the 2021 "I Am Hip Hop" Award from So So Def producer Jermaine Dupri before taking the stage to perform a medley of his songs, which included "E.I.," "Country Grammar," "Air Force Ones," "Grillz," "Ride With Me," "Dilemma" and "Hot in Herre."
Legendary rapper and 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee LL COOL J presented the first-ever "Rock the Bells Cultural Influence Award" to Grammy Award-winning rapper Tyler, the Creator.
Before the night ended, Big Daddy Kane paid tribute to his fellow Juice Crew member, rapper Biz Markie, who died in July at the age of 57.
Here's the list of 2021 BET Hip Hop Award winners:
Hip hop album of the year
Song of the year
Hip hop artist of the year
Best hip hop video
Best new hip hop artist
Best collaboration
Best duo or group
Best live performer
Lyricist of the year
Best international flow
Video director of the year
DJ of the year
Producer of the year
Hustler of the year
Best hip hop platform
Sweet 16: best featured verse
Impact track