Megan Thee Stallion, Kendrick Lamar and Drake lead the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards nominations

The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, which is one of the biggest nights for pop culture, is set to honour music artist from around the world.

The awards are set to take place in Las Vegas, on Tuesday, October 8 and will screen on BET (DStv channel 129) on Wednesday, October 16 at 3am.

Leading the nominations is American rapper, Megan Thee Stallion with an impressive 12 nods, she will be hoping to pick up silverware in the coveted categories of Song of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Hip Hop Album of the Year and Hip Hop Artist of the Year’ among others.

The competition is stiff as Stallion goes up against the likes of Nicki Minaj, Drake, Travis Scott and 21 Savage and others, for Hip Hop Album of the Year.

Kendrick Lamar follows closely behind with eleven nominations and Drake rounds off the top three nominees with an impressive eight nods.

Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, GloRilla and Metro Boomin each gained seven nominations and rappers, Future and Travis Scott tie with six.

Among these celebrated international artists, two popular South African artists, Maglera Doe Boy and Blxckie will be flying our flag high on the international stage.

Both artists are competing in the Best International Flow category alongside Nigerian artist, Odumodublvckmea and other musicians from France, UK and Brazil.

Global superstar, Burna Boy has also earned a nod in the Best Live Performance category.

Burna Boy will compete against Busta Rhymes, Cardi B, Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Stallion to name a few.

Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming and Music Strategy at BET said, “This year’s nominees exemplify the creativity and diversity of hip hop and the culture. We congratulate each nominee on their accomplishments and are excited to see how they will elevate hip hop artistry.”

Monde Twala, senior vice president and co-general manager, Paramount Africa and Lead BET International added: “We are pleased to see the continued rise of African hip-hop in the global music scene, as evidenced by the nominations of Burna Boy, ODUMODUBLVCK, Maglera Doe Boy, and Blxckie in this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards. These artists represent the vibrant culture and diverse hip-hop scenes from Africa, showcasing the immense talent the continent has to offer.”