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2024 BET Hip Hop Awards
The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards was held on October 15, 2024, as the 18th installment of the BET Hip Hop Awards, to recognize the best in hip hop music of 2024. The ceremony was taped in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 8, and broadcast on BET the following week on October 15. The awards was hosted by Fat Joe. The nominations were announced on September 18, 2024; Megan Thee Stallion led the nominations with twelve, followed by Kendrick Lamar with eleven. Nominees & Winners Hip Hop Artist of the Year * Kendrick Lamar * 21 Savage * Cardi B * Drake * Future * GloRilla * Megan Thee Stallion * Nicki Minaj Album of the Year * ''Pink Friday 2'' – Nicki Minaj * ''American Dream'' – 21 Savage * ''Ehhthang Ehhthang'' – GloRilla * ''For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition'' – Drake * ''In Sexyy We Trust'' – Sexyy Red * ''Megan'' – Megan Thee Stallion * ''One of Wun'' – Gunna * ''Utopia'' – Travis Scott Best Hip Hop Video * "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar * " 8AM in Charlo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Las Vegas
Las Vegas, colloquially referred to as Vegas, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the county seat of Clark County. The Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area is the largest within the greater Mojave Desert, and second-largest in the Southwestern United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had 641,903 residents in 2020, with a metropolitan population of 2,227,053, making it the 24th-most populous city in the United States. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. Most of these venues are located in downtown Las Vegas or on the Las Vegas Strip, which is outside city limits in the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester. The Las Vegas Valley serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center in Nevada. Las Vegas was settled in 1905 and officially incorporated in 1911. At the close of the 20th cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For All The Dogs
''For All the Dogs'' is the eighth studio album by the Canadian rapper Drake. It was released by OVO Sound and Republic Records on October 6, 2023. The album features guest appearances from Teezo Touchdown, 21 Savage, J. Cole, Yeat, SZA, PartyNextDoor, Chief Keef, Bad Bunny, Sexyy Red, and Lil Yachty. Production was handled by Drake, Teezo Touchdown, and Lil Yachty themselves, along with 40, Sango, Oz, Bnyx, Southside, Boi-1da, Vinylz, Tay Keith, FnZ, Jahaan Sweet, the late DJ Screw, Stwo, Gordo, Justin Raisen, and the Alchemist, among others. Drake first teased ''For All the Dogs'' in January 2023, and developed it mostly during the It's All a Blur Tour. Originally set for release in September 2023, the album was delayed several times and follows both of his albums released in 2022: his seventh album, '' Honestly, Nevermind'', and his collaborative album with 21 Savage, '' Her Loss''. ''For All the Dogs'' was supported by five singles: " Slime You Out", " 8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bent (41 Song)
"Bent" is a song by American hip hop group 41, composed of rappers Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter and Tata. It was released on August 4, 2023, as the lead single from their EP ''41 World: Not the Album'' (2023) and produced by MCVertt and Synthetic. An official remix of the song with American rapper Sexyy Red is featured on the album. The track is considered the group's breakout hit and most successful song, amassing over 65 million streams by the end of 2023 and receiving nationwide radio airplay. Composition "Bent" combines elements of drill and Jersey club, featuring drums of the latter style and "slow grooving" synthesizers. The rap performances have been described as combining the "brash, no-holds-barred delivery of DMX with the quick-based bullet point flow of contemporary New York drill stars like Fivio Foreign". Critical reception Kyle Denis of ''Billboard'' commented the song "sits at the center of sample drill's danceability and genuinely impressive bars — an area in which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Baby
Dominique Armani Jones (born December 3, 1994), known professionally as Lil Baby, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to prominence following the release of his 2017 mixtapes ''Harder than Hard'' and ''Too Hard'' — the former of which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 entry with its lead single, "My Dawg (Lil Baby song), My Dawg." *Alt URL* * He signed with Quality Control Music, an imprint of Motown and Capitol Records to release his debut studio album ''Harder Than Ever'' (2018), which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and was supported by the ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top ten single "Yes Indeed (Lil Baby and Drake song), Yes Indeed" (with Drake (musician), Drake). Later that year, he released the collaborative mixtape ''Drip Harder'' with fellow Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia-based rapper Gunna (rapper), Gunna, and his solo mixtape ''Street Gossip (mixtape), Street Gossip''; the former spawned his second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Cee
Oakley Neil Caesar-Su (born 4 June 1998), known professionally as Central Cee, is a British rapper from Shepherd's Bush, London. Regarded as a leading figure in UK rap, he rose to prominence in 2020 with the release of his drill singles "Day in the Life" and "Loading". His first mixtape, ''Wild West'' (2021), debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart, while his second, '' 23'' (2022), debuted atop the chart.Peaks in the UK: * All except noted: * "The Great Escape": Central Cee achieved further success with his 2022 single " Doja", which peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and became the then-most-streamed UK rap song on Spotify. In June 2023, he released the single " Sprinter" (with Dave), which became his first UK number-one single and preceded their collaborative EP, ''Split Decision'' (2023). The song also became the longest-running number-one rap song in the UK, holding the position for 10 weeks. In April 2024, it became the most streamed UK rap song ever, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Band4Band
"Band4Band" is a song by British rapper Central Cee and American rapper Lil Baby. It was released through record labels CC4L and Columbia Records on 24 May 2024. The song was produced by Geenaro & Ghana Beats. Background The song was initially previewed in late 2023 as a solo track from Cee, however, in a March 2024 Instagram story, it was confirmed that Central Cee and Lil Baby were working on a collaboration. Central Cee announced the song on 22 May, noting it would be released the following day. On 23 May, he took to his story stating that the song would be released at 9 PM GMT. Composition "Band4Band" is described as a fusion of Cench's distinct UK rap sound and Baby's signature style of Atlanta rap. The two's flows are referred to as a "fast-paced montage of the rappers flexing their wealth". The distinct UK drill beat is referred to as a "certified trunk rattler" by ''Billboard''s Angel Diaz. Produced by Geenaro & Ghana Beats. The original sample was interpolated from A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8AM In Charlotte
"8AM in Charlotte" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released through OVO Sound and Republic Records as the second single from his eighth studio album, ''For All the Dogs'', on October 5, 2023, one day before the album was released. Drake wrote the song with producers Conductor Williams and Mario Luciano and additional producer Jason Wool, alongside L. Santi and Nichol Eskridge, due to it sampling "A Faithful Spirit", written by the latter. The song is a continuance of Drake's " imestampin ity series of tracks. Music video The song was released alongside a music video beginning with a skit starring Adonis, Drake's son. In the skit, Adonis details how he created the ''For All the Dogs'' cover. He explains that the drawn goat on the cover represents his father, a reference to the " Greatest of All Time" acronym. In the video, Drake raps alongside his son and his team. Reception "8AM in Charlotte" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not Like Us
"Not Like Us" is a diss track by the American rapper Kendrick Lamar amidst Drake–Kendrick Lamar feud, his highly publicized feud with the Canadian rapper Drake (musician), Drake. Released on May 4, 2024, through Interscope Records, it broke numerous records on the streaming platform Spotify and is tied with "Up, Up and Away (song), Up, Up and Away" as the most-awarded song in Grammy Awards, Grammy history. With widespread acclaim from Music journalism, music critics and fans who feel it solidified Lamar's victory in his rap battle with Drake, many regard it as the best diss track in the feud and consider it to be one of the greatest diss tracks of all time. "Not Like Us" was Lamar's fifth installment in his series of diss tracks directed at Drake, premiering less than 20 hours after his previous single "Meet the Grahams". Primarily produced by Mustard (record producer), Mustard, with additional work from Sounwave and Sean Momberger, "Not Like Us" is a hyphy-influenced West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Travis Scott
Jacques Bermon Webster III (born April 30, 1991), known professionally as Travis Scott (formerly stylized as Travi$ Scott), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Scott has had five number-one hits on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, along with a total of over one hundred charting songs. In addition to ten Grammy Award nominations, he has won a Latin Grammy Award, ''Billboard'' Music Award, MTV Video Music Award, and several BET Hip Hop Awards. Scott's musical style has been described as a "blend between traditional hip-hop and lo-fi" and often characterized as " ambient," with a heavily appraised influence from rappers Kanye West and Kid Cudi. His stage name is derived from the latter's real name, Scott Mescudi, combined with the name of a favorite uncle. In 2012, Scott signed his first major-label recording contract with Epic Records, as well as a publishing deal with Kanye West's GOOD Music as an in-house producer. In April 2013, he entered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Utopia (Travis Scott Album)
''Utopia'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Travis Scott. It was released through Cactus Jack and Epic Records on July 28, 2023. The album features guest appearances from Teezo Touchdown, Drake, Playboi Carti, Beyoncé, Rob49, 21 Savage, the Weeknd, Swae Lee, Yung Lean, Dave Chappelle, Young Thug, Westside Gunn, Kid Cudi, Bad Bunny, SZA, Future, and James Blake. Physical releases of the album feature additional guest appearances from Lil Uzi Vert and Sheck Wes. Production was handled by a variety of record producers, including Scott and Blake themselves, WondaGurl, Kanye West (credited as Ye), Allen Ritter, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Wheezy, Buddy Ross, Vegyn, 30 Roc, Jahaan Sweet, Boi-1da, Vinylz, Tay Keith, Bnyx, Oz, Justin Vernon, the Alchemist, Dom Maker, Illangelo, DVLP, and Metro Boomin, among others. The album serves as the follow-up to Scott's third studio album, '' Astroworld'' (2018), as well as ''JackBoys'' (2019), his compilation album that was rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunna (rapper)
Sergio Giavanni Kitchens (born June 14, 1993), known professionally as Gunna, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He signed with Young Thug's YSL Records, an imprint of 300 Entertainment in 2016, and rose to fame with his third mixtape, Drip Season 3, ''Drip Season'' 3 (2018). It moderately entered the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, while his collaborative mixtape with fellow Georgia rapper Lil Baby, ''Drip Harder'' (2018), peaked at number four on the chart. Its lead single, "Drip Too Hard" peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, received Diamond (RIAA certification), diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. His debut studio album, ''Drip or Drown 2'' (2019) peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, while his second, ''Wunna (album), Wunna'' (2020) debuted atop the chart. His 2020 single, "Lemonade (Internet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Of Wun
''One of Wun'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Gunna. It was released under license to YSL Records and 300 Entertainment on May 10, 2024. The album features guest appearances from Offset, Normani, Leon Bridges, and Roddy Ricch. Production was handled by a variety of record producers, including Turbo, Teddy Walton, and Larrance Dopson, among others. It serves as the follow-up to Gunna's previous album, ''A Gift & a Curse'' (2023), in which he embarked on the Bittersweet and Wun of Dem Nights tours to support both albums. Promotion and singles The first single, " Prada Dem", featuring Offset was released on March 15, 2024, along with its music video. In April 2024, Gunna announced the title of the album. On May 3, 2024, " WhatsApp (Wassam)" was released, serving as the second single. On the same day, Gunna announced that the album would be releasing on May 10, 2024. Critical reception Alphonse Pierre of ''Pitchfork'' wrote that the tracks on ''One of Wun'' "''s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
