2023 BET Hip Hop Awards

2023 BET Hip Hop Awards
DateOctober 10, 2023
LocationCobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta, Georgia
Hosted byFat Joe
Most awardsKendrick Lamar (4)
Most nominationsCardi B and 21 Savage (12)
Television/radio coverage
NetworkBET
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The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards were held on October 3, 2023, as the 17th installment of the BET Hip Hop Awards, intended to recognize the best in hip hop music of 2023.[1] The ceremony was taped in Atlanta, Georgia on October 3, and broadcast on BET the following week on October 10.[2][3] The awards were hosted by Fat Joe.

The nominations were announced on September 7, 2023; Cardi B and 21 Savage both led with twelve each, followed by Drake with nine.[4] Kendrick Lamar won the most awards at the ceremony, with four. Swizz Beatz and Timbaland were recognized with the Cultural Influence Award, and Marley Marl was honored with the I Am Hip Hop award.[5][6]

  1. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (September 7, 2023). "2023 BET Hip Hop Awards: 21 Savage and Cardi B Among Top Nominees". Variety. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. ^ Paul, Larisha (September 7, 2023). "Cardi B, 21 Savage, Drake Lead 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominations". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  3. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (September 28, 2023). "Offset, Sexyy Red, Ludacris Among 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards Performers". Variety. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  4. ^ Grein, Paul (September 7, 2023). "Cardi B & 21 Savage Lead Nominations for 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  5. ^ Lamarre, Carl (October 3, 2023). "Swizz Beatz & Timbaland to Receive Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award at 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  6. ^ Inman, DeMicia (October 3, 2023). "Swizz Beatz, Timbaland To Be Honored At 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards". Vibe. Retrieved October 4, 2023.