Burna Boy, renowned for his electrifying performances, was vying for the prestigious Best Live Performer award but ultimately fell short against the legendary Missy Elliott.
Similarly, rising star Odumodublvck competed in the Best International Flow category but was unable to secure a win, with the award going to the talented Ghetts.
In a surprising turn of events, the evening’s most notable setback was experienced by none other than Megan Thee Stallion.
Heralded as the event’s leading nominee with a remarkable 12 nominations, she left the ceremony on Tuesday, October 15, without receiving a single award, marking a stark contrast to her prior successes.
On a brighter note, the night truly belonged to Kendrick Lamar, who emerged as the biggest victor. He successfully claimed eight awards out of an impressive 11 nominations, solidifying his status as one of the leading figures in contemporary hip-hop.
The event showcased both triumphs and disappointments, reminding attendees of the unpredictable nature of the music industry.
Here is the full list:
Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year:
Drake,
Megan Thee Stallion,
Nicki Minaj,
Future,
Cardi B,
WINNER: Kendrick Lamar
GloRilla,
21 Savage,
Hip-Hop Album Of The Year:
For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition,Drake,
Megan, Megan Thee Stallion,
One of Wun, Gunna,
American Dream, 21 Savage,
Ehhthang Ehhthang, GloRilla,
WINNER: Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj,
Utopia, Travis Scott,
We Don’t Trust You, Future & Metro Boomin,
In Sexyy We Trust, Sexyy Red,
Song Of The Year:
“Agora Hills,” Doja Cat,
“Bent,” 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata),
WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar,
“Yeah Glo!,” GloRilla,
“Fe!N,” Travis Scott feat. Playboi Carti,
“Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar,
“Mamushi,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba,
“FTCU,” Nicki Minaj,
“Get It Sexyy,” Sexyy Red,
Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist:
Cash Cobain,
Lady London,
41,
Bossman Dlow,
WINNER: Sexyy Red,
Skilla Baby,
310babii,
Tommy Richman,
Best Hip-Hop Video:
“Band4band,” Central Cee feat. Lil Baby,
“8 AM in Charlotte,” Drake,
“Boa,” Megan Thee Stallion,
“Enough (Miami),” Cardi B,
WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar,
“Type Shit,” Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti,
“Bent,” 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata),
“Big Mama,” Latto,
Best Collaboration:
“First Person Shooter,” Drake feat. J.Cole,
“Bongos,” Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion,
“Everybody,” Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert,
WINNER: “Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar,
“Mamushi,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba,
“Wanna Be,” GloRilla feat. Megan Thee Stallion,
“At the Party,” Kid Cudi feat. Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott,
“Band4band,” Central Cee feat. Lil Baby,
Best Duo Or Group:
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne,
41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata),
WINNER: Future & Metro Boomin,
Rick Ross & Meek Mill,
Common & Pete Rock,
Earthgang,
¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign,
Flyana Boss,
Lyricist Of The Year:
21 Savage,
Drake,
WINNER: Kendrick Lamar,
Cardi B,
Common,
Lil Wayne,
Nicki Minaj,
Megan Thee Stallion,
Best Live Performer:
Cardi B,
WINNER: Missy Elliott,
Nicki Minaj,
Travis Scott,
Drake,
GloRilla,
Kendrick Lamar,
Burna Boy,
Busta Rhymes,
Megan Thee Stallion,
Video Director Of The Year:
A$AP Rocky,
Cactus Jack,
20k ViVisuals,
Doja Cat & Nina McNeely,
Offset,
Cole Bennett,
WINNER: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar,
Dave Meyers & Travis Scott,
Producer Of The Year
Hit-Boy,
Atl Jacob,
Cash Cobain,
Hitmaka,
WINNER: The Alchemist,
Metro Boomin,
Pete Rock,
Q-Tip,
DJ Of The Year:
DJ Khaled,
Mustard,
WINNER: The Alchemist,
Big Von,
DJ D-Nice,
Kaytranada,
DJ Drama,
Metro Boomin,
Best Hip-Hop Platform:
The Breakfast Club,
Bootleg Kev,
The Joe Budden Podcast,
The Shade Room,
XXL,
WINNER: Club Shay Shay,
Complex,
Drink Champs,
Million Dollaz Worth of Game,
On the Radar,
Hustler Of The Year:
Cardi B,
A$AP Rocky,
WINNER: 50 Cent,
Cam’ron & Ma$e,
Kendrick Lamar,
Megan Thee Stallion,
Drake,
Fat Joe,
GloRilla,
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse,
A$AP Rocky, “Gangsta” (Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky & Anderson .Paak),
Cardi B, “Wanna Be” remix (Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B),
Drake, “Meltdown” (Travis Scott feat. Drake),
J.Cole, “First Person Shooter” (Drake feat. J. Cole),
WINNER: Kendrick Lamar, “Like That” (Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar),
Lil Wayne, “Brand New” (Tyga, YG & Lil Wayne)
Megan Thee Stallion, “Wanna Be” (Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion),
21 Savage, “Good Good” (Usher, 21 Savage & Summer Walker),
Impact Track:
“Fortunate,” Common & Pete Rock,
“Get in With Me,” Bossman Dlow,
“Hiss,” Megan Thee Stallion,
“Humble Me,” Killer Mike,
WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar,
“Precision,” Big Sean,
“Yeah Glo!,” GloRilla,
“Blessings,” Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard,
Best International Flow
WINNER: Ghetts, UK,
SDM, France,
Racionais Mcs, Brazil,
Bashy, UK,
Blxckie, South Africa,
Stefflon Don, UK,
Maglera Doe Boy, South Africa,
Odumodublvck, Nigeria,
Budah, Brazil,
Leys Mc, France,
