The annual 2020 BET “Hip Hop Awards” is back for it’s 15th Annual Award show, there has been new nominee’s, presenters and performers added to the line up.
Rapper Snoop Dogg and T.I. alongside R&B superstar Monica are set to present. Five-time Grammy Award-winner and global icon Lil Wayne and Grammy Award-nominated Rapper Cordae joins previously announced performers including 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Burna Boy featuring Chris Martin, City Girls, Gucci Mane, Jhenè Aiko, Lil Baby, Mulatto, Quavo, Tobe Nwigwe and Ty Dolla $ign. Comedians, and hosts of the “85 South Show” podcast and stars of “Wild N’ Out”, 85 South (Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean) will co-host the show as well.
Rapper, and Founder of the iconic hip hop label No Limit Records, Master P will be the recipient of the 2020 “I Am Hip Hop” Award. Previously announced nominees include DaBaby in the top running with 12 nominations followed by Roddy Ricch with 11. Megan Thee Stallion and Drake are tied together for third highest nominations with 8 each. Other top nominees include, Lil Baby with 4 followed, Future with 6 nods followed by Beyoncé, DJ Khaled, Travis Scott and Mustard with 3 nominations each.
Within the 2020 BET “HIP HOP AWARDS there will be a new initiative entitled “Hip Hop Cares,” this award highlights artists who are doing their part to give back to their communities and the world at large. The artist receiving this outstanding award will be none other than G Herbo, he is being recognized for his dedication to the mental health crisis including his Swervin’ Through The Stress Initiative. Trae Tha Truth, for his work with natural disaster relief and community activism related to the Black Lives Matter movement.
The 15th Annual BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” Premiers Tuesday, October 27, 2020 At 9PM ET/PT
Good luck to all the amazing, iconic things these artists are doing to be recognized in such an astounding way.