Is it just me? Or did the performances and cyphers overshadow the actual award giving segments? It seems as though so much focus is on the cyphers now that BET is no longer airing people getting awards. Is it because some artists don’t show up to the ceremony? Or is it because this leaves more time for things people actually like to see (i.e. performances)? Hmmm… whatever is the case, I think BET is spending too much money on this particular awards show. Hip Hop can actually be incorporated with the regular BET Awards program. This will cut cost and become much more of a spectacle for viewers and attendees. This is just my opinion.
Anyway, yes there were winners during last nights BET Hip Hop Awards 2013. Kendrick Lamar was the big winner with a total of five awards. In second was Drake with 4. MC Lyte was honored with the “I Am Hip Hop” award for her contributions to the culture. Uncle Snoop pulled it all in together with his funny-yet-laid back style of hosting the show. There were performances by 2 Chainz, Diddy, Rick Ross, Rocko, Yo Gotti, TDE, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, and French Montana. But the highlight of course were the cyphers.
In case you were like me and totally missed seeing who all won awards, below is the complete of 2013 winners.
Best Hip Hop Video
Drake – Started From the Bottom
Reese’s Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo, Duo or Group)
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – Problems
Best Live Performer
JAY Z
Lyricist of the Year
Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
DJ of the Year
DJ Drama
Producer of the Year
Mike WiLL Made It
MVP of the Year
Kendrick Lamar
Track of the Year
Started From The Bottom – Produced by Mike Zombie & Noah “40” Shebib (Drake)
Album of the Year
Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city
Who New?: Rookie of the Year Award Powered by Monster DNA
A$AP Ferg
Hustler of the Year
JAY Z
Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style)
A$AP Rocky
Nicki Minaj
Best Hip Hop Online Site
WorldStarHipHop.com
Best Club Banger
French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne – Pop That (Produced by Lee on the Beats)
Best Mixtape
Big Sean – Detroit
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
Kendrick Lamar – Problems (A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar)
Impact Track
J. Cole f/ TLC – Crooked Smile
People’s Champ Award
Drake – Started From The Bottom
The BET Hip Hop Awards will re-air on Thursday, 10/17/13 at 9:00PM Est, and again on 10/19/13 and 10/25/13. There will also be an international airing in the UK and Africa on Friday, October 18.
Source: BET
