BET "Hip Hop Awards" 2017 Award Nominations Announced; 3 Lead with 9 Nominations

DJ Khaled, Kendrick Lamar and Cardi B Lead the BET “Hip Hop Awards” 2017 with 9 Nominations Each

9 Nods for DJ Khaled Include ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘DJ of the Year,’ ‘Best Hip-Hop Video,’ ‘Best Collabo, Duo or Group,’ ‘Producer of the Year,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ ‘MVP of the Year’ and 2 for ‘Single of the Year’

Kendrick Lamar and Cardi B 9 Nods Include ‘MVP of the Year,’ ‘Single of the Year,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ ‘Best Hip-Hop Video,’ ‘Hot Ticket Performer’ and ‘Impact Track’

Followed Closely by Jay Z and Chance the Rapper with 5 Nominations Each

the BET “Hip Hop Awards” 2017 Will Be Taping in Miami, FL on Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater and Premiering on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 8PM ET/PT

BET “Hip Hop Awards” Will Support Those Most Impacted by Both Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey in Our “Hip Hop for Hurricane Relief” Efforts

#HIPHOPAWARDS

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Multi-platinum artist, mega-producer and ‘Anthem King’ DJ Khaled alongside Grammy Award winning rapper and songwriter Kendrick Lamar and newcomer Cardi B lead the BET “Hip Hop Awards” 2017 with 9 impressive nominations each. DJ Khaled’s 9 nods, include ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘DJ of the Year,’ ‘Best Hip-Hop Video,’ ‘Best Collabo, Duo Or Group,’ ‘Producer Of The Year,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ ‘Mvp of the Year,’ and 2 For ‘Single of the Year. Kendrick Lamar earns nods for ‘Best Hip Hop Video,’ ‘Hot Ticket Performer,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘MVP of the Year,’ ‘Single of the Year,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ and 2 nods for ‘Impact Track.’ And NYC’s newest female emcee Cardi B earn nods for her summer anthem “Bodak Yellow” for ‘Best Hip-Hop Video,’ ‘Hot Ticket Performer,’ ‘MVP of the Year,’ ‘Single of the Year,’ ‘Best New Hip-Hop Artist,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ ‘Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style),’ ‘Best Mixtape’ and ‘Impact Track’.

    “While BET is extremely excited to bring BET ‘Hip Hop Awards’ 2017 to Miami, Florida, we remain sensitive to the millions of victims affected by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey”

Jay Z and Chance The Rapper score the second-most nominations with 5 nominations each. Jay Z shares nods with Chance The Rapper in the ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘MVP of the Year’ and ‘Hustler of the Year’ categories and additionally earns nominations for ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Impact Track’. Chance The Rapper is being recognized as ‘Hot Ticket Performer,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘MVP of the Year,’ ‘Hustler of the Year’ and as a featured artist in the 'Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse’ categories.

Hip-Hop hit makers Future and Migos pick up 4 nominations each – Future earning nods for ‘Best Hip-Hop Video,’ ‘Single of the Year,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ and ‘Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style);’ and Migos for ‘Best Collabo, Duo or Group,’ ’ ‘Single of the Year,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ and ‘Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style).’ Additionally, ‘Best New Hip-Hop Artist’ Award nominees include industry newcomers Cardi B, Playboi Carti, Aminé, Kodak Black, and Tee Grizzley.

BET “Hip Hop Awards” 2017 heads to Miami on Friday, October 6, 2017 at its new venue, The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami, FL and will premiere on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 8:00PM ET/PT.

“While BET is extremely excited to bring BET ‘Hip Hop Awards’ 2017 to Miami, Florida, we remain sensitive to the millions of victims affected by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey,” said Connie Orlando, BET Interim Head of Programming. “Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with those who are facing the impact of this catastrophic storm. As a network, we are committed to offering our full support during this most devastating time. Through Hip Hop Awards 2017, our ‘Hip Hop for Hurricane Relief’, will bring together some of the biggest names in hip hop to acknowledge those in need as the country begins the difficult process of rebuilding.”

Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, will serve as Executive Producer of the BET Hip Hop Awards along with Connie Orlando, BET Interim Head of Programming and Jeannae Rouzan–Clay, Vice President of Specials, Jesse Collins Entertainment.

See below for the complete list of BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2017 Official Nominees:

Best Hip-Hop Video
Cardi B - Bodak Yellow
DJ Khaled Ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
French Montana Ft. Swae Lee - Unforgettable
Future - Mask Off
Kendrick Lamar - HUMBLE.

Best Collabo, Duo or Group
DJ Khaled Ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
French Montana Ft. Swae Lee - Unforgettable
Migos Ft. Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
Rae Sremmurd Ft. Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
Yo Gotti Ft. Nicki Minaj - Rake It Up

Hot Ticket Performer
Cardi B
Chance The Rapper
Drake
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar

Lyricist of the Year
Chance The Rapper
Drake
J. Cole
Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar

Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Colin Tilley
Dave Meyers & Missy Elliott
Director X
Hype Williams

DJ of the Year
DJ Drama
DJ Envy
DJ Esco
DJ Khaled
DJ Mustard

Producer of the Year
DJ Khaled & Nasty Beatmakers
DJ Mustard
London On Da Track
Metro Boomin
Mike Will Made-It
Pharrell Williams

MVP of the Year
Cardi B
Chance The Rapper
DJ Khaled
Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar

Single of the Year
Bad And Boujee – Produced By Metro Boomin (Migos Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)
Bodak Yellow – Produced By J. White Did It (Cardi B)
HUMBLE. – Produced By Mike Will Made-It (Kendrick Lamar)
Mask Off – Produced By Metro Boomin (Future)
Wild Thoughts – Produced By DJ Khaled & Nasty Beatmakers (DJ Khaled Ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller)

Album of the Year
DJ Khaled - Grateful
Future - FUTURE
J. Cole - 4 Your Eyez Only
Jay Z - 4:44
Kendrick Lamar - DAMN.
Migos – Culture

Best New Hip-Hop Artist
Aminé
Cardi B
Kodak Black
Playboi Carti
Tee Grizzley

Hustler of the Year
Cardi B
Chance The Rapper
Diddy
DJ Khaled
Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar

Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style)
A$AP Rocky
Cardi B
Future
Migos
Nicki Minaj

Best Hip Hop Online Site/App
Complex.com
Hotnewhiphop.com
Theshaderoom.com
Worldstarhiphop.com
XXLMag.com

Best Mixtape
Cardi B - Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 2
Gucci Mane - Droptopwop
Juicy J - Gas Face
Playboi Carti - Playboi Carti
Tee Grizzley - My Moment
Yo Gotti & Mike Will Made-It - Gotti Made-It

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
Chance The Rapper - I'm The One (DJ Khaled Ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne)
Gucci Mane - Black Beatles (Rae Sremmurd Ft. Gucci Mane)
Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee (Migos Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)
Nicki Minaj - Rake It Up (Yo Gotti Ft. Nicki Minaj)
Ty Dolla $ign - Ain't Nothing (Juicy J Ft. Wiz Khalifa & Ty Dolla $ign)
Wiz Khalifa - Ain't Nothing (Juicy J Ft. Wiz Khalifa & Ty Dolla $ign)

Impact Track
Cardi B - Bodak Yellow
Jay Z - Story of O.J.
Kendrick Lamar- HUMBLE.
Kendrick Lamar - DNA.
Lecrae - Blessings Ft. Ty Dolla $Ign
Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy Ft. A$AP Rocky

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ABOUT BET “HIP HOP AWARDS”:
BET “Hip Hop Awards” is an annual celebration that pays homage to a culture that changed the world while highlighting the best in hip hop music. Year after year, BET Networks delivers the best in hip-hop for an unforgettable night of performances, cyphers and tributes honoring hip-hop legends that have and continue to make hip-hop culture a global force.

ABOUT JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT:
Jesse Collins Entertainment is a full service television and film production company founded by entertainment industry veteran and multi-Image Award® winner Jesse Collins. Collins has played an integral role in producing many of television’s most memorable moments in music entertainment. Most recently Collins was the executive producer of the critically-acclaimed film, The New Edition Story, a biopic on the boy band that aired as a 3-part mini-series on BET in January 2017 and posted record ratings for the network and attracted nearly 30 million viewers. Collins has also produced award-winning programming including the BET Awards, BET Honors, UNCF’s An Evening of Stars, ABFF Honors, Soul Train Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards, is a consulting producer for the iconic GRAMMY Awards and executive producer of BET’s hit TV series, Real Husbands of Hollywood starring Kevin Hart and VH1 shows Dear Mama and Hip Hop Squares with Ice Cube. Will Smith, Beyonce, Chris Rock, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Prince and Mariah Carey are a few of the myriad of superstar talent that Collins has worked with through the years. Follow Jesse Collins Entertainment @JesseCollinsEnt on Twitter and Instagram and go to http://www.jessecollinsent.com/ for more information on the company.

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