Who: BET
What: 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards
When: 9 p.m. EST on October 4, 2022
Where: Cobb Energy Center (Atlanta, GA)
It is the night BET has billed as the “biggest night in Hip-Hop” of 2022. The time has come for the 2022 BET Awards. Over the years, the annual award show has delivered memorable cyphers, classic performances and much more. This fall, BET promises to keep up tradition with another night of unforgettable entertainment.
“From reflecting the diversity of self-expression to empowering and connecting communities to effect positive change at a global scale, hip hop continues to be an art form that dominates all aspects of culture,” Connie Orlando of BET said.
“We can’t wait to be back in Atlanta to bring hip hop’s luminaries together as we celebrate us authentically and apologetically. We have so many surprises in store!”
Who Is Hosting The 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards?
Fat Joe built his career through records like “Lean Back” with Remy Ma and “I Won’t Tell” featuring J. Holiday. Beyond his hitmaking ability, the New York native has always stood out as one of the most charismatic and lively personalities in all of music. As he extends his career further, Fat Joe has made his way as a TV personality and host. From interviewing artists on Instagram Live to appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show, he has made a name for himself as a major presence on television. This week, he’ll take another major step as he hosts the 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta, Georgia on October 4, 2022 at 9 p.m. EST.
Who Will Perform At The 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards?
Year after year, the BET Hip-Hop Awards have delivered memorable performances, cyphers and tributes. Who could forget the Top Dawg Entertainment cypher following the release of Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse? Eminem’s cypher performance even caught the attention of the White House. Will this year’s slate of performers deliver? The world will find out on October 4, 2022.
Big 30 Tribute
- David Banner
- Dead Prez
- Havoc
- Inspectah Deck
- Lil’ Flip
- Lil’ Kim
- M.O.P
- Method Man
- Raekwon
- Remy Ma
Cypher
- Armani Caesar
- Baby Tate
- Big Boss Vette
- Deetranada
- DJ Hed
- Guapdad 4000
- Jayson Cash
- Kentheman
- Navelle Hice
- Nana
- OT The Real
- Ray Vaughn
- Reuben Vincent
Pass The Mic
- Busta Rhymes
- Ice Cube
- Jadakiss
- Redman
- Raekwon
- Remy Ma
- RZA
- Styles P
Performers
- Armani Caesar
- BLEU
- EST Gee
- Fat Joe
- Fivio Foreign
- French Montana
- Glorilla
- Joey Bada$$
- Moneybagg Yo
- N.O.R.E
- Pusha T
- Raekwon
- Remy Ma
Who Are The Nominees For The 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards?
Best Hip-Hop Video
- “D.M.B” by A$AP Rocky
- “Family Ties” by Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
- “Good Love” by City Girls featuring Usher
- “Hot Sh*t” by Cardi B featuring Kanye West and Lil Durk
- “London” by BIA featuring J. Cole
- “Wait for You” by Future featuring Drake and Tems
- “Way 2 Sexy” by Drake featuring Young Thug and Future
Best Collaboration
- “Family Ties” by Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
- “Good Love” by City Girls featuring Usher
- “Hot Sh*t” by Cardi B featuring Kanye West and Lil Durk
- “Jimmy Cooks” by Drake featuring 21 Savage
- “Johnny P’s Caddy” by Benny The Butcher featuring J. Cole
- “Wait for You” by Future featuring Drake and Tems
- “Way 2 Sexy” by Drake featuring Young Thug and Future
Best Duo or Group
- 42 Dugg & EST Gee
- Big Sean & Hit-Boy
- Birdman & Youngboy Never Broke Again
- Blxst & Bino Rideaux
- DaBaby & Youngboy Never Broke Again
- EARTHGANG
- Styles P & Havoc
Best Live Performer
- Cardi B
- Doja Cat
- Drake
- J. Cole
- Kanye West
- Kendrick Lamar
- Tyler, the Creator
Lyricist of the Year
- Baby Keem
- Benny The Butcher
- Drake
- J. Cole
- Jack Harlow
- Jay-Z
- Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year
- Benny Boom
- Burna Boy
- Cole Bennett
- Colin Tilley
- Director X
- Kendrick Lamar & Dave Free
- Teyana Taylor
Song of the Year
- “Big Energy” by Latto
- “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” by Glorilla
- “First Class” by Jack Harlow
- “Hot Sh*t” by Cardi B featuring Kanye West and Lil’ Druk
- “Super Gremlin” by Kodak Black
- “Wait for You” by Future featuring Drake and Tems
- “Way 2 Sexy” by Drake featuring Young Thug and Future
Hip-Hop Album of the Year
- 777 by Latto
- Certified Lover Boy by Drake
- Donda by Kanye West
- I Never Liked You by Future
- It’s Almost Dry by Pusha T
- King’s Disease II by Nas
- Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
- Cardi B
- Doja Cat
- Drake
- Future
- Kanye West
- Kendrick Lamar
- Megan Thee Stallion
Producer of the Year
- ATL Jacob
- Baby Keem
- Hit-Boy
- Hitmaka
- Kanye West
- Metro Boomin
- Pharrell Williams
Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist
- Baby Keem
- Blxst
- Doechii
- Fivio Foreign
- Glorilla
- Nardo Wick
- Saucy Santana
DJ of the Year
- D-Nice
- DJ Cassidy
- DJ Drama
- DJ Kay Slay
- DJ Premier
- Kaytranada
- Mustard
- Nyla Symone
- DJ sourMILK & Justin Credible
Best Hip-Hop Platform
- Big Boy’s Neighborhood
- Breakfast Club
- Caresha Please
- Complex
- Drink Champs
- HipHopDX
- Million Dollaz Worth of Game
- NPR Tiny Desk
- Verzuz
Hustler of the Year
- 50 Cent
- Cardi B
- DJ Khaled
- Drake
- Jay-Z
- Kanye West
- Megan Thee Stallion
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
- “Churchill Downs” by Jack Harlow featuring Drake
- “Poke It Out” by Wale featuring J. Cole
- “London” by BIA featuring J. Cole
- “Girls Want Girls” by Drake featuring Lil’ Baby
- “Wait For You” by Future featuring Drake and Tems
- “Black Illuminati” by Freddie Gibbs featuring Jadakiss
Impact Track
- “About Damn Time” by Lizzo
- “City of Gods” by Fivio Foreign featuring Kanye West & Alicia Keys
- “Family Ties” by Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar
- “P*ssy” by Latto
- “Woman” by Doja Cat
- “The Heart Part V” by Kendrick Lamar
Best International Flow
- Benjamin Epps (France)
- Black Sherif (Ghana)
- Blxckie (South Africa)
- Central Cee (UK)
- Haviah Mighty (Canada)
- Knucks (UK)
- Le Juiice (France)
- Nadia Nakai (Zimbabwe)
- Tasha & Tracie (Brazil)
