Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Odumodublvck left the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards empty-handed, despite their nominations. Burna Boy lost the Best Live Performer award to Missy Elliott, while Odumodublvck was outmatched in the Best International Flow category, which was claimed by UK rapper Ghetts.
The night’s biggest disappointment was Megan Thee Stallion, who entered the event with a staggering 12 nominations but walked away without a single win. In contrast, Kendrick Lamar dominated the ceremony, winning eight awards from eleven nominations.
Complete List of Major Winners:
Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year
Winner: Kendrick Lamar
Hip-Hop Album Of The Year
Winner: Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj
Song Of The Year
Winner: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar
Best Collaboration
Winner: “Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
Best Live Performer
Winner: Missy Elliott
Best International Flow
Winner: Ghetts, UK
Despite the Nigerian contingent not securing any awards, their nominations underscore the growing influence of Afrobeat on the global music scene.
