Kendrick Lamar Dominates the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, Taking Home Four Major Wins

Atlanta, GA – October 10, 2023 – The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards unfolded with electrifying performances and a slew of accolades at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, where the night’s biggest winner was none other than rapper Kendrick Lamar. Lamar’s remarkable achievements at the event underscored his immense talent and enduring impact on the hip-hop genre.

Kendrick Lamar’s Sweep of the Night

Kendrick Lamar made a triumphant mark at the awards, clinching four prestigious honors. The rapper swept every category in which he was nominated, securing the titles of Hip Hop Artist of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Best Live Performer, and Video Director of the Year, which he shared with his collaborator, Dave Free.

Star-Studded Performances

The night was filled with high-energy performances, including acts by GloRilla, Sexyy Red, T.I., Jezzy, and many others. These artists brought their A-game to the stage, entertaining the audience and further highlighting the depth of talent in the hip-hop industry.

Other Notable Winners

• Lil Uzi Vert and Metro Boomin were among the winners, each taking home two awards.
• Lil Durk and J. Cole secured a win for their collaboration on “All My Life.”
• Ice Spice, hailing from Ghana, was crowned “Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist.”
• The “Best International Flow” award was claimed by Black Sherif, representing Ghana.
• Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, founders of “Verzuz,” received the “Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award” for their significant contributions to the hip-hop culture.
• Hip-hop pioneer Marley Marl was honored with the “I Am Hip Hop Award.”

Key Award Categories and Winners

Hip Hop Artist of the Year

• Kendrick Lamar (Winner)

Song of the Year

• “Just Wanna Rock,” Lil Uzi Vert (Winner)

Hip Hop Album of the Year

• “Her Loss,” Drake & 21 Savage (Winner)

Best Hip Hop Video

• “Just Wanna Rock,” Lil Uzi Vert (Winner)

Best Collaboration

• “All My Life,” Lil Durk feat. J. Cole (Winner)

Impact Track

• “All My Life,” Lil Durk feat. J. Cole (Winner)

Best Duo or Group

• Drake & 21 Savage (Winner)

Lyricist of the Year

• Kendrick Lamar (Winner)

Producer of the Year

• Metro Boomin (Winner)

Video Director of the Year

• Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar (Winner)

DJ of the Year

• Metro Boomin (Winner)

Best Hip Hop Platform

• Caresha Please (Winner)

Hustler of the Year

• 50 Cent (Winner)

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse

• Jay-Z, “God Did” (DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy) (Winner)

Best International Flow

• Black Sherif (Ghana) (Winner)