By Sulaymon Ruqoya
September 20th, 2024
Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Odumodublvck have earned prestigious nominations for the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, flying the flag high for their country on the global stage.
Odumodublvck, who has seen a meteoric rise since breaking into mainstream success in 2023, is the sole Nigerian artist nominated in the ‘Best International Flow’ category. Competing against rappers from France, Brazil, the UK, and South Africa, Odumodublvck has a chance to become the first Nigerian to take home a BET Hip Hop Award in this category.
Burna Boy, known for his electrifying performances worldwide, is in the running for ‘Best Live Performer’, a category filled with rap giants like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, and Nicki Minaj. Burna’s nomination underscores his global reputation for show-stopping performances.
The BET Hip Hop Awards continue to spotlight international talent, and these nominations solidify Nigeria’s growing influence in the global music scene.
See the full list of nominees for some of the major categories:
*Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:*
– 21 Savage
– Cardi B
– Drake
– Future
– GloRilla
– Kendrick Lamar
– Megan Thee Stallion
– Nicki Minaj
*Song of the Year:*
– “Agora Hills,” Doja Cat
– “Bent,” 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)
– “Fe!N,” Travis Scott feat. Playboi Carti
– “FTCU,” Nicki Minaj
– “Get It Sexyy,” Sexyy Red
– “Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
– “Mamushi,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba
– “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar
– “Yeah Glo!,” GloRilla
*Best Hip-Hop Video:*
– “8 AM in Charlotte,” Drake
– “Band4band,” Central Cee feat. Lil Baby
– “Big Mama,” Latto
– “Boa,” Megan Thee Stallion
– “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar
*Best DJ of the Year:*
– Big Von
– DJ D-Nice
– DJ Drama
– DJ Khaled
– Kaytranada
– Metro Boomin
– Mustard
– The Alchemist
*Producer of the Year:*
– Atl Jacob
– Cash Cobain
– Hit-Boy
– Hitmaka
– Metro Boomin
– Pete Rock
– Q-Tip
– The Alchemist
*Video Director of the Year:*
– 20k Visuals
– A$AP Rocky
– Cactus Jack
– Cole Bennett
– Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
– Dave Meyers & Travis Scott
– Doja Cat & Nina McNeely
– Offset
*Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist:*
– 41
– 310babii
– Bossman Dlow
– Cash Cobain
– Lady London
– Sexyy Red
– Skilla Baby
– Tommy Richman
*Hustler of the Year:*
– 50 Cent
– A$AP Rocky
– Cam’ron & Ma$e
– Cardi B
– Drake
– Fat Joe
– GloRilla
– Kendrick Lamar
– Megan Thee Stallion
*Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse:*
– 21 Savage, “Good Good” (Usher, 21 Savage & Summer Walker)
– A$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)
– 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)
*Impact Track:*
– “Blessings,” Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard
– “Fortunate,” Common & Pete Rock
– “Get in With Me,” Bossman Dlow
– “Hiss,” Megan Thee Stallion
– “Humble Me,” Killer Mike
– “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar
– “Precision,” Big Sean
– “Yeah Glo!,” GloRilla
Odumodublvck and Burna Boy are set to make history, with their nominations further cementing Nigeria’s presence on the global hip hop scene. Fans are eagerly watching to see if they will take home the coveted awards.