Predicting the Winners of the 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards (2023)

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Bestes Hip-Hop-Video

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• Cardi B: "I Like That" feat. Bad Bunny and J Balvin
• Childish Gambino: "This is America"
• Drake: "The Gottes Plan"
• Kendrick Lamar: "Loyalty" feat. rihanna
• Migos: Façanha "Walk It Talk It". Erpel

Winner: Childish Gambino, "This Is America"

Childish Gambino is known for injecting powerful messages into his art, and his video for This Is America symbolizes the many facets of racial and gun violence in America. It shows how tragedy and violence are consumed as entertainment news, but also how a country needs deep conversations about the issues.

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Interpretar Hot Ticket

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• cardi b
• infant leg
• Erpel
• Kendrick Lamar
• travis scott

Winner: Travis Scott

After Travis Scott released his second album, Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight, there was talk of whether he could achieve the same success in a sequel. In August 2018, he released his third album, Astroworld, and the album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200. He also did notes on artists like J. Cole andlittle waynewhen he announced that his first Astroworld Festival will be held in his hometown in November.

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Album of the year

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• Cardi B: "Invasion of privacy"
• Drake: "Scorpion"
• J. Cole: "CODE"
• Migos: "Culture II"
• The Carters: "It's all love"

Winner: Drake, "Skorpion"

After Drake got into a rap fight with Pusha T, the Toronto rapper had to change his album release and some of its music content. Despite the dissenting records and the shoving that brings dirty laundry out on Drake, the "Nice For What" rapper was still making strides toward earning a No. 1 album, which has featured collaborations from the likes of Jay-Z and Ty Dolla $ign. Fans can also see him headlining one of the most popular tours of the year with Migos.

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single of the year

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• "Apesh—": Produced by Pharrell (The Carters)
• "God's Plan": Produced by Cardo, Young Exclusive and Boi-1da (Drake)
• „I Like It“: Producción de Craig Kallman, JWhiteDidIt und Tainy (Cardi B Feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin)
• "Nice For What": Produced by Murda Beatz (Drake)
• "This Is America": Producida por Donald Glover y Ludwig Goransson (Childish Gambino)

Winner: "Apesh—"

Every time Beyonce and Jay-Z collaborate on a track, it's pure magic. Whether it's "Crazy In Love" or "Bonnie & Clyde 03", they know how to please their fans musically and they do it again on their song "Apesh—". Pharrell co-wrote and co-produced the fiery track and the music video was filmed at the Louvre in Paris.

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Video Director of the Year

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• bennie tree
• Dave Meyers and the little homies
• Director X
• Eif Rivera
• Hiro Murai
• by evans

Winner: Because of Evans

Karena Evans, 22, has received critical acclaim for her work directing Drake's God's Plan and Nice For What videos. She got her start as an intern at Director X, known for bringing artists like Usher, Jay-Z and Rihanna to life. With Director X co-writers Drake and SZA, Evans is quickly becoming one of video's most sought after directors.

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poet of the year

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• infant leg
• Erpel
• J Cole
• Kendrick Lamar
• travis scott

Winner: J. Cole

J. Cole is a king of hip-hop who tends to let his music speak for itself. His last album, KOD, was a portmanteau of Kids On Drugs, King Overdosed, and Kill Our Demons, exploring themes of addiction, greed, and black culture. After five albums and multiple mixtapes, it's safe to say that J. Cole is becoming a rap veteran intent on helping the younger generation that will come after him.

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MVP do Ano

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• cardi b
• infant leg
• Erpel
• J Cole
• travis scott

Winner: Childish Gambino

Childish Gambino, also known as Donald Glover, is the true definition of a Renaissance artist. Rappers, singers, actors, comedians, and he excels at every one. With his hit TV show "Atlanta" earning Emmy nominations, a Grammy for his song "Redbone," hosting "Saturday Night Live" and currently on his latest tour under the Gambino moniker, he's becoming one of the most praised of our time. . 🇧🇷

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producer of the year

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• good billion
• dj esco
• DJ mostaza
• Metro-boom
• Pharrell Williams

Vencedor: Pharrell Williams

Known for collaborating with various artists, Pharrell Williams has continued to critique the game for over two decades. In 2018 he produced some of the biggest songs of the year, including Migos' 'Stir Fry' and Camilla Cabello's 'Sangria Wine'. In addition to his hard work inJustin TimberlakePharrell is a natural hitmaker.

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Best Collaboration, Duo or Group

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• 21 wild and offset and Metro Boomin: "rich styleDrops"
• BlocBoy JB: „Look Alive“ feat. Erpel
• Cardi B: "I Like It" feat. Bad Bunny and J Balvin
• Post Malone: ​​"Rockstar" Feat. 21 salvaje
• Os Carters: "Apesh—"

Winner: The Carters

With Beyonce taking over Coachella and Jay-Z securing the top spot on Forbes' hip-hop list, the two are the definition of a true power couple. Earlier this year, they released their first album together, Everything Is Love, and the single "Apesh—" became a fan favorite.

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Best New Hip Hop Artist

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• BloqueBoy JB
• juice world
• Little baby
• the rich boy
• XXXTentacion

Winner: Juice World

Chicago newcomer Juice Wrld released his debut album Goodbye & Good Riddance in May 2018. The album's second single Lucid Dreams reached number three on the charts and became one of the most popular songs of the year. . With his album fusing emo and hip-hop, he's well on his way to becoming one of hip-hop's brightest young stars.

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best mix tape

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• BlocBoy JB: "Simi"
• Future: "Beast Mode 2"
• Juicy J: „Cala a F – Boca“
• Lil Wayne: „Dedication 6: Reloaded“
• Zoey Dollaz: "I'm sorry, I'm not sorry"

Winner: BlocBoy JB

After securing a Billboard Top 5 hit with his Drake-backed track "Look Alive," newcomer BlocBoy JB released his critically acclaimed mixtape "Simi." The project included collaborations with artists like Lil Pump, 21 Savage and YG.

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Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse

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• 21 Savage: „Bartier Cardi“ (Cardi B con 21 Savage)
• Cardi B: „Motorsport“ (Migos feat. Cardi B eNicki Minaj)
• Drake: „Look Alive“ (Blocboy JBFCorner. Duck)
• Kendrick Lamar: „New Freezer“ (Rich The Kid con Kendrick Lamar)
• Nicki Minaj: "Gran Banco" (Ygcom 2 Chainz, Big Sean y Nicki Minaj)

Winner: 21 Wild

Cardi B had something to prove that her sophomore single was just as successful as her debut, and rapper 21 Savage effortlessly floated beside her on "Bartier Cardi." While the tone is a bit more understated compared to Cardis on the track, the collaboration works and the single has gone double platinum.

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area of ​​effect

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• Childish Gambino: "This is America"
• Dej Loaf and Leon Bridges: "Freed"
• Lecrae: "I Find You" feat. tori kelly
• Meek Mill: "Stay Awake" Michael
• N.E.R.D: "1,000" Future Feat

Winner: Smooth Mill

Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill was released from prison earlier this year and hip-hop fans rejoiced. During the BET Awards in June, he premiered his latest song, "Stay Woke," alongside R&B singer Miguel. The dramatic performance gave a glimpse of how Meek could change his musical content to talk about his legal problems and the political state of the United States.

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DJ of the year

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• Calvin Harris
• dj them
• DJ-Drama
• dj khaled
• DJ mostaza

Vencedor: DJ Khaled

At this point, there's nothing DJ Khaled can't do. Since the release of his summer hit "No Brainer" withJustin Bieberand Chance the Rapper, who is touring with Beyonce and Jay-Z on their OTR 2 Tour, launching a home decor line, Khaled won't be stopping anytime soon.

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Premio Made-You-Look (Bester Hip-Hop-Stil)

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• cardi b
• migos
• Nicki Minaj
• remy mom
• travis scott

Winner: Cardi B.

Cardi B is known for her stunning looks everywhere she goes, from the red carpets at award shows to her appearance at New York Fashion Week, she knows how to get people talking about her style. She has worked with some of the best designers in the fashion industry, including Tom Ford, Alexander Wang, and Christian Siriano. She will also be launching her own Fashion Nova collection in November.

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Beste Online-Hip-Hop-Site

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• ALL HIPOP
• Complex
• new hot hip hop
• world star
• XXL

Winner: Complex

Complex was first published in 2002 as a print magazine focused on music, fashion, and pop culture. Over the years, the publication has established itself as the essential digital medium for the latest news from the world of entertainment. Video content and artist interviews are a key factor for success.

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the enthusiast of the year

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• cardi b
• dj khaled
• Erpel
• Jay Z
• Kendrick Lamar
• travis scott

Winner: Cardi B.

Following the release of her hit debut album, Invasion of Privacy, and the birth of her daughter Kulture, Cardi took a break from touring with Bruno Mars to focus more on motherhood. However, that didn't stop Cardi from grabbing the bag. She worked with artists likeJennifer Lopezand Maroon 5, while her own line of Tom Ford lipsticks sold out in one day. He has a drug dealer mentality and he keeps winning.