2021 BET Hip Hop Awards Backstage: Latto, Young Thug, Gunna, BIA, Baby Keem & More

Some of our favorites have taken over Atlanta for the coveted ceremony.

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The BET Hip Hop Awards are upon us, and before we get to naming off who-won-what, our favorites artists and entertainers are showing their best looks on the red carpet. The coveted annual event will host a series of performers including Young Thug, Gunna, Bia, Lil Jon, Baby Keem, and Isaiah Rashad, but we're sure there will be more to come.

Nelly is slated to be honored at the event where he will be given the "I Am Hip Hop" Award, and the rapper previously stated, “I am honored to receive this award and humbled to be in such great company of past artists who have received this award."

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“We’re excited to once again celebrate all of the many talented artists who have made an undeniable impact on music this past year,” said Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET.

We've managed to snag a few photos from the red carpet and behind the scenes, showing the likes of Young Thug, Gunna, Latto, BIA, Lil Jon, Baby Keem, Trina, Bleu, Erica Banks, Ari Fletcher, and many more enjoying their star-studded evening. Check out a few highlights below and we'll keep you updated on the list of winners next Tuesday, October 5.

Lil Jon

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Ari Fletcher

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Tigg & GRIP

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Erica Banks

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Young Thug & Gunna

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Ari Fletcher & DreamDoll

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Baby Keem

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BIA

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Yung Bleu

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Remy Ma & Papoose

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Latto

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Trina

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.