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Shadow&Act is reporting the details are in for the BET HIP HOP AWARDS via press release:
Same great city with an exciting new host – this year’s “BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013” will be hosted by the one and only Snoop Dogg (Lion), respectfully known amongst his peers and celebrity friends as “Uncle Snoop”! With more than 20 years in the industry, Snoop has created the blueprint for a long-standing career and has become revered as a mentor to both new and established artists. BET Networks made the announcement Thursday, August 22nd on “106 & PARK’s” annual “BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013” nomination special. This is the first time Uncle Snoop has hosted the “BET HIP HOP AWARDS.”
“I’m excited to be hosting this year’s ‘BET Hip Hop Awards 2013,’ ” said Snoop. “We’re going to have fun this year and I will make it a show to remember, ya dig?! I’ll be giving a ton of surprises, showcasing my exclusive GGN News clips and bringing all my nieces and nephews to the stage for an exciting night of hip-hop.”
The multi-platinum artist, actor and entertainment icon appeared LIVE in studio and promised that this year’s show will be a true tribute to real hip hop culture. In its eighth year, the “BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013” (#hiphopawards) returns to The Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta, GA. The “BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013” tapes on Saturday, September 28, 2013 and premieres Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 8:00 P.M.*
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Get your snacks & check out the FULL LIST OF “BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013” NOMINEES** below:
Best Hip Hop Video
- A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – Problems
- B.o.B f/ T.I. & Juicy J – We Still In This
- J. Cole f/ Miguel – Power Trip
- Drake – Started From The Bottom
- Kendrick Lamar – Don’t Kill My Vibe
Reese’s Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo, Duo or Group)
- Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future – Bugatti
- A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – Problems
- J. Cole f/ Miguel – Power Trip
- French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne – Pop That
- Kendrick Lamar f/ Drake – Poetic Justice
- Wale f/ Tiara Thomas – Bad
Best Live Performer
- 2 Chainz
- J. Cole
- JAY Z
- Kendrick Lamar
- Kanye West
Lyricist of the Year
- J. Cole
- Drake
- JAY Z
- Kendrick Lamar
- Wale
Video Director of the Year
- A$AP Rocky & A$AP Ferg
- Benny Boom
- Director X
- Dre Films
- Hype Williams
DJ of the Year
- DJ Drama
- DJ Envy
- DJ Funkmaster Flex
- DJ Khaled
- DJ Scream
Producer of the Year
- J. Cole
- Hit-Boy
- DJ Mustard
- Mike WiLL Made It
- Pharrell Williams
MVP of the Year
- 2 Chainz
- J. Cole
- Drake
- JAY Z
- Kendrick Lamar
Track of the Year
- Power Trip – Produced by J. Cole (J. Cole f/ Miguel)
- Problems – Produced by Noah “40” Shebib (A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar)
- Don’t Kill My Vibe – Produced by Sounwave (Kendrick Lamar)
- Bugatti – Produced by Mike WiLL Made It (Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future)
- Started From The Bottom – Produced by Mike Zombie & Noah “40” Shebib (Drake)
Album of the Year
- J. Cole – Born Sinner
- JAY Z – Magna Carta Holy Grail
- Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city
- Nas – Life Is Good
- Wale – The Gifted
Who New? Rookie of the Year
- Action Bronson
- A$AP Ferg o Earl Sweatshirt
- Joey Bada$$
- Trinidad Jame$
Hustler of the Year
- Diddy
- JAY Z
- Kendrick Lamar
- T.I.
- Kanye West
Made-You-Look Award
- 2 Chainz
- A$AP Rocky
- JAY Z
- Kendrick Lamar
- Nicki Minaj
- Kanye West
Best Hip Hop Online Site
- Allhiphop.com
- Complex.com
- GlobalGrind.com
- RapRadar.com
- WorldStarHipHop.com
Best Club Banger
- Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future – Bugatti (Produced by Mike WiLL Made It)
- A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – Problems (Produced by Noah “40” Shebib)
- Drake – Started From The Bottom (Produced by Mike Zombie & Noah “40” Shebib)
- French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne – Pop That (Produced by Lee on the Beats)
- Trinidad Jame$ – All Gold Everything (Produced by M.e. (Devon Gallaspy)
Best Mixtape
- Big Sean – Detroit
- Chance The Rapper – Acid Rap
- Travi$ Scott – Owl Pharaoh
- Stalley – Honest Cowboy
- Trinidad Jame$ – Don’t Be S.A.F.E.
Sweet 16 (Best Featured Verse)
- Diddy – Same Damn Time (Remix) (Future f/ Diddy & Ludacris)
- Drake – Versace (Remix) (Migos f/ Drake)
- Future – Bugatti (Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future)
- Kendrick Lamar – Problems (A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar)
- Wiz Khalifa – U.O.E.N.O. (Remix) (Rocko f/ Future & Wiz Khalifa)
Impact Track
- J. Cole f/ TLC – Crooked Smile
- JAY Z f/ Justin Timberlake – Holy Grail
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Same Love
- Wale f/ Sam Dew – LoveHate Thing
- Kanye West – BLKKK SKKKNHEAD
BET.com Voting To vote, head over to BET.com/PeoplesChamp
People’s Champ Award
- A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – Problems
- J. Cole f/ Miguel – Power Trip o Drake – Started From The Bottom
- Kendrick Lamar – Don’t Kill My Vibe
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/ Mary Lambert – Can’t Hold Us
