Atlanta, United States | NOW THEN DIGITAL — The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards revealed its winners during the recently aired ceremony, celebrating five decades of hip hop culture. Among the notable recipients was Black Sherif, a Ghanaian musician, who clinched the prestigious Best International Flow Award. This victory marked a significant achievement for Africa in the awards, triumphing over talented artists like Sampa the Great from Zambia, the late AKA from South Africa, and K.O, also from South Africa.
In his acceptance speech, Black Sherif, renowned for his chart-topping debut album “The Villain I Never Was” (2022), expressed gratitude for his rapid ascent to international fame in just four years. He extended a warm invitation to the diaspora, encouraging them to rediscover their roots in Africa and emphasizing their regal heritage with a heartfelt, “Welcome back home.”
Interestingly, Kendrick Lamar, a prominent rapper, emerged as the standout winner of the night, securing four major awards at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards. Despite being Africa’s leading nominee, Burna Boy from Nigeria did not manage to secure an award.
For the full list of winners at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, we recommend visiting the official BET website.
Best International Flow
- AKA (South Africa)
- K.O (South Africa)
- Black Sherif (Ghana)
- Sampa the Great (Zambia)
- J Hus (UK)
- Central Cee (UK)
- Gazo (France)
- Major RD (Brazil)
- Ninho (France)
- Tasha & Tracie (Brazil)
Best Hip Hop Video
- ‘Just Wanna Rock’ by Lil Uzi Vert
- ‘Players (DJ Smallz 732 – Jersey Club Remix)’ by Coi Leray
- ‘Put It On Da Floor Again’ by Latto feat. Cardi B
- ‘Shake Sumn’ by DaBaby
- ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ by Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
- ‘Spin Bout U’ by Drake & 21 Savage
- ‘Tomorrow 2’ by Glorilla & Cardi B
Best Collaboration
- ‘All My Life’ by Lil Durk feat. J. Cole
- ‘God Did’ by DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
- ‘Players (DJ Saige Remix)’ by Coi Leray feat. Busta Rhymes
- ‘Princess Diana’ by Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj
- ‘Put It On Da Floor Again’ by Latto feat. Cardi B
- ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ by Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
- ‘Tomorrow 2’ by Glorilla & Cardi B
Best Duo or Group
- City Girls
- DJ Drama & Jeezy
- Drake & 21 Savage
- Earthgang
- Larry June & The Alchemist
- Quavo & Takeoff
- Rae Sremmurd
Best Live Performer
- Burna Boy
- Busta Rhymes
- Cardi B
- Coi Leray
- DaBaby
- Drake
- Kendrick Lamar
- Megan Thee Stallion
Lyricist of the Year
- 21 Savage
- André 3000
- Burna Boy
- Cardi B
- Conway The Machine
- Drake
- J. Cole
- Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year
- Anderson .Paak
- Cole Bennett
- Colin Tilley
- DaBaby & Reel Goats
- Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
- Dave Meyers
- Travis Scott
Song of the Year
- ‘All My Life’ by Lil Durk feat. J. Cole
- ‘God Did’ by DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z , John Legend & Fridayy
- ‘Just Wanna Rock’ by Lil Uzi Vert
- ‘Players’ by Coi Leray
- ‘Put It On Da Floor Again’ by Latto feat. Cardi B
- ‘Rich Flex’ by Drake & 21 Savage
- ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ by Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
- ‘Tomorrow 2’ by Glorilla & Cardi B
Hip Hop Album of the Year
- ‘Anyways, Life’s Great…’ by Glorilla
- ‘Coi’ by Coi Leray
- ‘God Did’ by DJ Khaled
- ‘Her Loss’ by Drake & 21 Savage
- ‘Heroes & Villains’ by Metro Boomin
- ‘Jackman’ by Jack Harlow
- ‘Pink Tape’ by Lil Uzi Vert
- ‘Traumazine’ by Megan Thee Stallion
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
- 21 Savage
- Burna Boy
- Cardi B
- Drake
- Glorilla
- J. Cole
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lil Uzi Vert
DJ of the Year
- Chase B
- D-Nice
- DJ Cassidy
- DJ Clark Kent
- DJ Drama
- DJ Jazzy Jeff
- DJ Khaled
- Kaytranada
- Metro Boomin
Producer of the Year
- ATL Jacob
- DJ Khaled
- Dr. Dre
- Hit-Boy
- Hitmaka
- Kaytranada
- London On Da Track
- Metro Boomin
- The Alchemist
Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist
- Armani White
- Central Cee
- Doechii
- Finesse2Tymes
- Ice Spice
- Kaliii
- Lola Brooke
- Sexyy Redd
Best Hip Hop Platform
- All Hip Hop
- Caresha Please
- Drink Champs
- HipHop DX
- Million Dollaz Worth Of Game
- Rap Caviar
- The Breakfast Club
- The Joe Budden Podcast
- XXL
Hustler of the Year
- 21 Savage
- 50 Cent
- Burna Boy
- Cardi B
- Caresha
- DJ Khaled
- Drake
- Jay-Z
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
- 21 Savage on ‘Creepin’ (Metro Boomin feat. The Weeknd & 21 Savage)
- 21 Savage on ‘Peaches & Eggplants’ (Young Nudy feat. 21 Savage)
- André 3000 on ‘Scientists & Engineers’ (Killer Mike & André 3000 feat. Future & Eryn Allen Kane)
- Cardi B on ‘Tomorrow 2’ (Glorilla & Cardi B)
- Cardi B on ‘Put It On Da Floor Again’ (Latto feat. Cardi B)
- Drake on ‘Oh U Went’ (Young Thug feat. Drake)
- J. Cole on ‘All My Life’ (Lil Durk feat. J. Cole)
- Jay-Z on ‘God Did’ (DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy)
Impact Track
- ’30’ by Nas
- ‘All My Life’ by Lil Durk feat. J. Cole
- ‘Anxiety’ by Megan Thee Stallion
- ‘Can’t Win For Nothing’ by Symba
- ‘Champions’ by NLE Choppa
- ‘God Did’ by DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
- ‘Scientists & Engineers’ by Killer Mike & André 3000 feat. Future & Eryn Allen Kane
- ‘Therapy Pt. 2’ by Robert Glasper feat. Mac Miller
