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BET Award For Best Hip-Hop Artists
The BET Award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist is an award given to honor the outstanding achievements female artists have made in hip hop every year. The winner is determined based on sales and overall quality of content released within the eligibility period. The all-time winner in this category is Nicki Minaj with eight wins, she is also the most nominated artist with fifteen nominations. Winners and nominees Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold. 2000s 2010s 2020s Multiple wins and nominations Wins ; 8 wins * Nicki Minaj ; 5 wins * Missy Elliott ; 3 wins * Megan Thee Stallion ; 2 wins * Remy Ma * Cardi B ; 1 win * Eve * M.I.A * Latto Nominations ; 15 nominations * Nicki Minaj ; 9 nominations * Cardi B * Trina ; 8 nominations * Missy Elliott ; 7 nominations * Megan Thee Stallion ; 6 nominations * Remy Ma ; 5 nominations * Doja Cat * Eve * Latto * Lil' Kim * Foxy Brown ; 3 nominations * Dej Loaf * GloRilla * Saweetie ; 2 nominations * Azeali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BET Awards
The BET Awards are an American award show that was established in 2001 by the BET, Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate Black person, Black entertainers and other minorities in music, film, sports and philanthropy. The awards, which are presented annually, are broadcast live on BET. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by artists; some of the awards of more popular interest are presented in a televised ceremony. Trophy The Award Trophy, inspired by three words - aspire, ascend, achieve, was designed by artist/sculptor Mare139, Carlos "Mare139" Rodriguez. Outkast won the first award trophy during the first ceremony in 2001. In 2007, Society Awards, the New York firm who manufactures the award, enhanced the quality of the trophy design using plated steel and black crystal. List of ceremonies The inaugural ceremony in 2001 was held at the Paris Las Vegas resort on the Las Vegas Strip. From 2002 to 2005, the Dolby Theatre, Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BET Awards 2004
The 4th BET Awards took place at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California on June 29, 2004. The awards recognized Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Comedienne Mo'Nique hosted the event for the second time. Performances *Kanye West (ft. Yolanda Adams) — "Jesus Walks" *OutKast — "Roses" *Alicia Keys — "If I Ain't Got You" * India.Arie — "Georgia on My Mind" (Ray Charles tribute) *Jay-Z (featuring Kid Rock, Dave Navarro, Sheila E., Rick Rubin, Questlove, Omar Edwards and Adam Blackstone) — "99 Problems" and " Public Service Announcement (Interlude)" *Janet Jackson (featuring Elephant Man) — Medley: " All Nite (Don't Stop)," " R&B Junkie" and "All Nite (Don't Stop) (So So Def Remix)." (Janet opened her medley with a spoken word poem that references the controversy and fallout from her performance on the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show: "''Life is strange. One day you're adored; the next you're scorned.'' ''Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BET Awards 2010
The 10th BET Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on June 27, 2010. The awards recognized Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Queen Latifah hosted the event for the first time. Nominees and winners Winners are highlighted in boldface Prince was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award Presenters * Jada Pinkett Smith - Best Female R&B Artist * Taraji P. Henson & Mike Epps - Best Female Hip Hop Artist * Nia Long - Best Male Hip Hop Artist * H.E.R. - Introduced Alicia Keys by singing Fallin' * Keri Hilson - Introduced Music Matters * Holly Robinson Peete - Paid tribute to Dorothy Height and introduced Geoffrey Canada from the documentary Waiting for "Superman" * Monica & Deniece Williams - Best Collaboration * Jermaine Jackson - Paid tribute to Michael Jackson and introduced Chris Brown * Laila Ali - Sportman/women of the year * The-Dream - Introduced another performance of Music M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BET Awards 2009
The 9th BET Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on June 28, 2009. The awards recognized Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Comedian, singer, actor Jamie Foxx hosted the event for the first time, which was watched by 10.7 million viewers; the largest audience BET has ever received. __TOC__ Winners and nominees The nominations were announced May 12, 2009 during 106 & Park's 2009 BET Award Nominations Special. Michael Jackson tribute On June 25, 2009, American recording artist and entertainer Michael Jackson died due to cardiac arrest just three days before the award ceremony aired. In honor of Jackson, BET announced, through their website, that the awards show would be charged to honor Jackson's contributions. The ceremony began with R&B group New Edition performing a mash up of Jackson 5 hits, including ABC, which gained a standing ovation from the entire audience. Throughout the even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil' Mama
Niatia Jessica Kirkland (born October 4, 1989), better known by her stage name Lil Mama, is an American rapper. She experienced top 10 ''Billboard'' placements at 17 with her debut album '' VYP (Voice of the Young People)'' (2008), which debuted at number 25 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album spawned her four major singles including her staple song and dance anthem "Lip Gloss", earning her two Teen Choice Awards and Monster Single of the Year nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards. Kirkland gained further attention in pop music after a collaboration with Avril Lavigne for the remix of her hit single "Girlfriend". Kirkland took a hiatus from music after success of her hit single "Hustler Girl" to stay focused on serving as a judge for total of seven seasons on MTV's '' America's Best Dance Crew'' at the age of 18 from 2008 to 2012. Working with producer and fellow judge Randy Jackson, she served alongside JC Chasez, Shane Sparks, Mario Lopez, and Layla Kayleigh. She was cas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kid Sister
Melissa Lauren Young (born July 3, 1980), known professionally as Kid Sister, is an American rapper and singer based in Chicago. She is known for her single " Pro Nails", which features Kanye West, and for her covert work as a member of the British music collective Sault. Biography Kid Sister was born Melissa Lauren Young on July 3, 1980, in Markham. She started to rap in October 2006, becoming an MC at monthly dance parties hosted by DJ duo Flosstradamus (Josh Young, of Flosstradamus, is Melisa's brother), who were featured in MTV's ''My Block'' that same year. She made '' URBs "The Next 1000" cover in April 2007, and was signed to DJ A-Trak's label, Fool's Gold, who released her first single " Pro Nails", which features Kanye West. Kid Sister later signed with Downtown Records, who re-released "Pro Nails" to critical acclaim. Kid Sister also appears on Tittsworth's "WTF", from his debut album ''12 Steps'', with Pase Rock. She had also finished a mixtape with A-Trak. In Fal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BET Awards 2008
The 8th BET Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on June 24, 2008. The awards recognized Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Comedian D. L. Hughley hosted the awards for his first time. Winners and nominees Performers * Usher - Love in This Club * Young Jeezy & Kanye West - Put On * Keyshia Cole & Lil Kim - Heaven Sent/Let it Go * Ne-yo - Closer * Alicia Keys, En Vogue, TLC & SWV - Teenage Love Affair/ Hold On/Waterfalls/Weak * T-Pain, Rick Ross, Big Boi, DJ Khaled & Flo Rida - Ringleader Man/ Low/ The Boss/ I'm So Hood * Marvin Sapp - Never Would Have Made It * Chris Brown - With You/ Take U Down * Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Maxwell & Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You/ Tired of Being Alone/ Simply Beautiful/ Let's Stay Together/ Love and Happiness * Rihanna - Take A Bow * Nelly, Fergie & Ciara - Stepped On My J'z/ Party People * T-Pain, Lil Wayne - Got Money/Lollipop/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BET Awards 2007
The 7th BET Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California California () is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States that lies on the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and shares Mexico–United States border, an ... on June 26, 2007. The awards recognized Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Comedian Mo'Nique hosted the awards for the third time. Nominees and winners References BET Awards 2007 awards in the United States {{US-tv-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BET Awards 2006
The 6th BET Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on June 27, 2006. The awards recognized Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Comedian Damon Wayans Damon Kyle Wayans Sr. (; born September 4, 1960) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and writer. A member of the Wayans family of entertainers, Damon performed as a comedian and actor throughout the 1980s, including a brief stint ... hosted the event for the first time. Performers Nominees and winners References External links BET Awards website BET Awards 2006 awards in the United States {{US-tv-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shawnna
Rashawnna Guy (born January 3, 1978), better known by her stage name Shawnna, is an American rapper and singer from Chicago, Illinois. She is best known for her guest appearances on Ludacris' 2000 single " What's Your Fantasy", as well as his 2003 single " Stand Up"; the songs peaked at numbers 21 and one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, respectively. She signed with his record label Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint of Def Jam South to release her debut studio album, '' Worth tha Weight'' (2004) and its follow-up, '' Block Music'' (2006). The former spawned the single " Shake Dat Shit" (featuring Ludacris), while the latter spawned the top 40 single " Gettin' Some". Guy is also a former member of the female Chicago rap duo Infamous Syndicate; they released their only studio album, '' Changing the Game'' (1999) through Relativity Records. She is the daughter of the blues musician Buddy Guy. Career Before she recorded her first album, Shawnna was featured on the remix to the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miri Ben-Ari
Miri Ben-Ari (; born ) is an Israeli Americans, Israeli–American violinist, record producer, and humanitarian. As of 2025, she is the first and only violinist to win a Grammy in the Hip Hop category, known as "the Hip hop music, hip-hop violinist". Life and career Ben-Ari was born and raised in Tel Aviv District, Israel. She grew up playing classical music; she started training at age 5 and at age 12, she was presented with a violin by Isaac Stern. During her conscription in Israel, mandatory military service, she served playing for the Israel Defense Forces Orchestra (IDF's Orchestra). During her stint in the Israeli military, she heard an album by Charlie Parker and immediately fell in love with jazz; she later said "My soul was sold." Following her service, she moved from Israel to New York in hopes of using her classical training on stage and attended the Jazz department at The New School, but was expelled after two semesters due to poor attendance caused by Ben-Ari pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Remy Ma
Reminisce Kioni Mackie ( Smith; born May 30, 1980), known professionally as Remy Ma, is an American rapper and songwriter. Discovered by the late rapper Big Pun, she came to prominence for her work as a member of Fat Joe's group, Terror Squad. Her debut solo album, '' There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story'' (2006), peaked at number 33 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Ma's most commercially successful songs include " Whuteva", " Lean Back" (with Terror Squad), " Conceited", and " All the Way Up" (with Fat Joe featuring French Montana and Infared). She is one of five multi-time winners of the BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, which she won in 2005 and 2017. Ma is the recipient of two ''Vibe'' Awards, two Source Awards, and has been nominated for four Grammy Awards. From 2015 to 2020, she starred on VH1's reality series '' Love & Hip Hop: New York'', alongside her husband Papoose. Life and career Early life and career beginnings Smith was born in Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
