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DaBaby 12 Nods Leads 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards Nominations

BET has revealed the nominees for the 15th edition of its Hip Hop Awards. The show’s nominations are led by DaBaby with a whopping 12 nominations. The “Bop” hitmaker is nominated for ‘Best Live Performer,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘Hip Hop Artist of the Year,’ ‘Impact Track’ – Rockstar (BLM Remix) and two nominations in the ‘Song of the Year,’ ‘Best Hip Hop Video,’ and ‘Best Collab’ categories.

DaBaby makes history, with two entries in the ‘Hip Hop Album of the Year’ category with Blame It On Baby and Kirk both receiving nominations.

Following DaBaby, Roddy Ricch is nominated for 11 awards, and Megan Thee Stallion and Drake are tied with eight nominations apiece.

Following those are Future at six, Lil Baby at four, and Beyoncé, DJ Khaled, Travis Scott, and Mustard at four.

Nominated in the Best New Hip Hop Artist category is Flo Milli, Jack Harlow, Mulatto, NLE Choppa, Pop Smoke, and Rod Wave.

You can see the list of nominees below.

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO

DABABY, “BOP”

DABABY FEAT. RODDY RICCH, “ROCKSTAR”

DRAKE, “TOOSIE SLIDE”

FUTURE FEAT. DRAKE, “LIFE IS GOOD”

LIL BABY, “THE BIGGER PICTURE”

RODDY RICCH, “THE BOX”

BEST COLLABORATION

DABABY FEAT. RODDY RICCH, “ROCKSTAR”

FUTURE FEAT. DRAKE, “LIFE IS GOOD”

JACK HARLOW FEAT. TORY LANEZ, DABABY & LIL WAYNE, “WHATS POPPIN (REMIX)”

MEGAN THEE STALLION FEAT. BEYONCÉ, “SAVAGE (REMIX)”

MEGAN THEE STALLION FEAT. NICKI MINAJ & TY DOLLA $IGN, “HOT GIRL SUMMER”

MUSTARD FEAT. RODDY RICCH, “BALLIN’”

BEST DUO OR GROUP

CHRIS BROWN AND YOUNG THUG

CITY GIRLS

EARTHGANG

JACKBOYS

MIGOS

RUN THE JEWELS

BEST LIVE PERFORMER

BIG SEAN

DABABY

DRAKE

MEGAN THEE STALLION

RODDY RICCH

TRAVIS SCOTT

LYRICIST OF THE YEAR

BIG SEAN

DABABY

DRAKE

J. COLE

MEGAN THEE STALLION

RAPSODY

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

CACTUS JACK & WHITE TRASH TYLER

COLE BENNETT

COLIN TILLEY

DAVE MEYERS

DIRECTOR X

TEYANA “SPIKE TEE” TAYLOR

DJ OF THE YEAR

CHASE B

D-NICE

DJ DRAMA

DJ ENVY

DJ KHALED

MUSTARD

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

9TH WONDER

DJ KHALED

HIT-BOY

JETSONMADE

MIKE WILL MADE-IT

MUSTARD

HIP HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

DABABY

DRAKE

FUTURE

LIL BABY

MEGAN THEE STALLION

RODDY RICCH

SONG OF THE YEAR

“BOP” – Produced By JetsonMade & Starboy (DABABY)

“LIFE IS GOOD” – Produced by Ambezza, D. Hill & OZ (FUTURE FEAT. DRAKE)

“ROCKSTA”R – Produced by SethInTheKitchen (DABABY FEAT. RODDY RICCH)

“SAVAGE (REMIX)” – Produced by J. White Did It (MEGAN THEE STALLION FEAT. BEYONCÉ)

“THE BOX” – Produced by 30 Roc & DatBoiSqueeze (RODDY RICCH)

“TOOSIE SLIDE” – Produced by OZ (DRAKE)

HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

DABABY – BLAME IT ON BABY

DABABY – KIRK

FUTURE – HIGH OFF LIFE

LIL BABY – MY TURN

MEGAN THEE STALLION – SUGA

RODDY RICCH – PLEASE EXCUSE ME FOR BEING ANTISOCIA

BEST NEW HIP HOP ARTIST

FLO MILLI

JACK HARLOW

MULATTO

NLE CHOPPA

POP SMOKE

ROD WAVE

HUSTLER OF THE YEAR

CARDI B

DJ KHALED

JAY-Z

MEGAN THEE STALLION

RICK ROSS

TRAVIS SCOTT

SWEET 16: BEST FEATURED VERSE

BEYONCÉ, “SAVAGE (REMIX)” (MEGAN THEE STALLION FEAT. BEYONCÉ)

BIA, “BEST ON EARTH” (RUSS FEAT. BIA)

CARDI B, “WRITING ON THE WALL” (FRENCH MONTANA FEAT. POST MALONE, CARDI B & RVSSIAN)

FUTURE, “ROSES (REMIX)” (SAINT JHN FEAT. FUTURE)

RODDY RICCH, “ROCKSTAR” (DABABY FEAT. RODDY RICCH)

TRAVIS SCOTT HOT (REMIX) (YOUNG THUG FEAT. GUNNA & TRAVIS SCOTT)

IMPACT TRACK

ANDERSON .PAAK & JAY ROCK, “LOCKDOWN”

DABABY FEAT. RODDY RICCH, “ROCKSTAR (BLM REMIX)”

J. COLE, “SNOW ON THA BLUFF”

LIL BABY, “THE BIGGER PICTURE”

RAPSODY FEAT. PJ MORTON, “AFENI”

WALE FEAT. KELLY PRICE, “SUE ME”

BEST INTERNATIONAL FLOW

DJONGA (BRAZIL)

KAARIS (FRANCE)

KHALIGRAPH JONES (KENYA)

MERYL (FRANCE)

MS BANKS (UK)

NASTY C (SOUTH AFRICA)

STORMZY (UK)

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Lil Wayne Clears The Air On That Trump Photo

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, rap icon Lil Wayne opened up about the viral photo he took with former President Donald Trump back in 2020. This image made headlines and stirred up a lot of reactions online, but Wayne clarified that it was not a carefully planned political statement just a moment that happened in a rather unusual setting. Wayne explained that it wasn’t even Trump who proposed taking the picture.

Instead, he recalled how people around them encouraged the photo opportunity, saying, “Y’all should take a picture.” Trump himself seemed worn out by all the photo requests he received that day, jokingly expressing his fatigue about the constant attention. For Wayne, the moment was a casual one, something simply to enjoy. He found humor in it, saying, “It’s the president. OK,” and emphasized that there were no hidden political motives behind the photo. He was mainly thinking about making his mother proud, quipping that she would have been upset if he hadn’t smiled for the camera.

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As for the reactions from fans and critics, Wayne made it clear that he doesn’t let that bother him. He stated, “I don’t care about no backlash for nothing I do,” showing his confidence and authenticity as an artist. When asked if he would officially support Trump, Wayne responded with a firm no, humorously adding that he would tell Trump that his knowledge extends to sports scores rather than politics. In the face of public opinion and controversies, Lil Wayne stays true to who he is free-spirited, genuine, and always himself.

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DJ Akademiks Gets Real About Why Most Rappers Are Missing The Mark

In a heartfelt moment of honesty, DJ Akademiks shared his thoughts on the current state of hip-hop and why many artists aren’t seeing success on the charts lately. While checking out the Billboard Hot 200 projections during a recent live stream, DJ Akademiks noticed that the charts are mostly filled with a few big names like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and some artists connected to the Opium label, such as Playboi Carti and Ken Carson. A few newer artists, like Doechii and Lil Durk, have been making some waves, but their success is rare.

DJ Akademiks pointed out that the competition has been tough for newcomers since the publicized feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar last year. He believes that this drama might be keeping hip-hop afloat, saying that if your music isn’t linked to that feud or you aren’t part of Carti’s group, it can feel like you’re not getting noticed. What’s particularly frustrating for him is that many albums making it onto the charts aren’t even fresh releases. Older music from Drake and Kendrick still dominates the scene, making it hard for new voices to break through. He sees this as a sign that hip-hop’s energy is fading, with only a few artists still able to create a real buzz.

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Akademiks did mention a handful of unique albums making a splash, like “GNX,” “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U”, “MUSIC,” and “More Chaos,” showing that there is some room for creativity, but it’s not exactly easy to get in. This is a genuine reflection of someone who knows the industry well. His comments aren’t meant to criticize artists but to urge the music industry to take a closer look at its current path. Ultimately, whether you’re a fan of his or not, DJ Akademiks is echoing that the hip-hop scene is in a tricky place right now, and unless you’re a major star or part of a cool trend, the charts might not be ready for you.

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