Earlier this month, it was announced that Fat Joe has been tapped to host the upcoming 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards. On Monday (September 12) the star-studded nominees' list was confirmed, and as Complex notes, Drake came out on top this year with an impressive 14 nods thrown his way.
Following behind the Canadian rap star is Kanye West, who earned 10 nominations of his own, including one for Hip Hop Artist of the Year. Rounding out the top three is Kendrick Lamar, who was recognized nine times thanks to his work on Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.
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Other potential big winners at the October 4th ceremony could include Future (eight nominations), and Baby Keem, Cardi B, and J. Cole, all of whom earned six each.
Doja Cat, Latto, Lil Durk, Tems, and Young Thug are other contenders for some of the evening's biggest trophies, and we have yet to find out who will be performing, but it's sure to be an unforgettable show.
Check out the full list of 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards nominees below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more pop culture news updates.
BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
“D.M.B.” - ASAP ROCKY
“FAMILY TIES” - BABY KEEM & KENDRICK LAMAR
“GOOD LOVE” - CITY GIRLS FEAT. USHER
“HOT SHIT” - CARDI B, KANYE WEST & LIL DURK
“LONDON” - BIA & J. COLE
“WAIT FOR U” - FUTURE FEAT. DRAKE & TEMS
“WAY 2 SEXY” - DRAKE FEAT. FUTURE & YOUNG THUG
BEST COLLABORATION
“FAMILY TIES” - BABY KEEM & KENDRICK LAMAR
“GOOD LOVE” – CITY GIRLS FEAT. USHER
“HOT SHIT” – CARDI B, KANYE WEST & LIL DURK
“JIMMY COOKS” - DRAKE FEAT. 21 SAVAGE
“JOHNNY P’S CADDY” - BENNY THE BUTCHER & J. COLE
“WAIT FOR U” – FUTURE FEAT. DRAKE & TEMS
“WAY 2 SEXY” – DRAKE FEAT. FUTURE & YOUNG THUG
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” - LATTO
“F.N.F. (LET'S GO)” - HITKIDD & GLORILLA
“FIRST CLASS” - JACK HARLOW
“HOT SHIT” - CARDI B, KANYE WEST & LIL DURK
“SUPER GREMLIN” - KODAK BLACK
“WAIT FOR U” - FUTURE- FEAT. DRAKE & TEMS
“WAY 2 SEXY” - DRAKE FEAT. FUTURE & YOUNG THUG
HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
777 – LATTO
CERTIFIED LOVER BOY – DRAKE
DONDA - KANYE WEST
I NEVER LIKED YOU - FUTURE
IT'S ALMOST DRY - PUSHA T
KING'S DISEASE II – NAS
MR. MORALE & THE BIG STEPPERS – KENDRICK LAMAR
HIP HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
CARDI B
DOJA CAT
DRAKE
FUTURE
KANYE WEST
KENDRICK LAMAR
MEGAN THEE STALLION
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