How to Watch the BET Hip Hop Awards for Free in 2023

The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, which return to Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Centre on Tuesday night, Oct. 10, will honour the best hip-hop artists of this year.

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2023 BET Hip Hop Awards: Air Date, Time, Channel

The 50th anniversary of hip-hop will be celebrated at this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards. At 9 p.m. ET/PT, 8 p.m. CT on Tuesday, October 10, BET will broadcast the award show. It will air concurrently on MTV2 and VH1.

How to Watch Online for the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards

Anyone with a cable provider connection can access BET.com to watch the BET Hip Hop Awards online.

Not a cable? You can gain access to BET and watch the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards live on TV or stream them on your computer, tablet, or smartphone by signing up for free trials of DirecTV, Philo, Fubo, Vidgo, YouTube TV, or a SlingTV subscription.

Hulu + Live TV, which is now on sale for $49.99/month for three months, allows you to watch a live stream of BET (live in most markets) as well as dozens of other TV networks. On October 12, this limited time offer will expire. After a weeklong free trial, Philo also offers streaming options for $25 per month. here to subscribe.

Nominees for the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards

Drake is in second place with nine nominations, followed by 21 Savage with 12 nominations and Cardi B with 12. J. Cole received six nominations, Burna Boy and DJ Khaled received seven, and Jay Z, Coi Leray, and GloRilla each received four. In addition to them, Lil Uiz Vert, Latto, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, Metro Boomin, DaBaby, and Lil Durk are also up for awards.

At the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, who will perform?

Together with Kid Capri Kool, DJ Red Alert, Spinderella, and Scott Storch, who will give a DJ and producer homage, GloRilla, Sexxy Red, Fivio Foreign, and DaBaby will perform. The gala will also feature a star-studded tribute performance honouring So So Def Records’ 30th anniversary, featuring Jermaine Dupri, Bow Wow, Ludacris, Da Brat, Bone Crusher, Dem Franchize Boyz, and more.

Bun B, Lola Brooke, Cassidy, Gloss Up, Foggieraw, Lady London, Scar Lip, and Symba will all be in the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher. The digital cypher will include performances from DJ Head, Maiya The Don, LaNell Grant, and That Mexican OT.

Who Are the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards Honouring?

The I Am Hip-Hop Award for this year will go to Marley Marl. Over the course of his more than 40-year career, the ground-breaking hip-hop producer has collaborated with a number of iconic artists, including the late Biz Markie, Roxanne Shanté, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, and Big Daddy Kane. A homage to Marley Marl will also be performed by Rakim and LL Cool J.

Timbaland and Swizz Beatz will also be honoured during the ceremony with the LL Cool J-presented Rock the Bells Culture Influence Award. The Global Visionary Award will be given posthumously to South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes.

Here’s the complete list of 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards nominees:

Hip-hop artist of the year

21 Savage
Burna Boy
Cardi B
Drake
Glorilla
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Uzi Vert

Song of the year

“All My Life,” Lil Durk feat. J. Cole
“God Did,” DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z , John Legend & Fridayy
“Just Wanna Rock,” Lil Uzi Vert
“Players,” Coi Leray
“Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
“Rich Flex,” Drake & 21 Savage
“Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
“Tomorrow 2,” GloRilla & Cardi B

Hip hop album of the year

Anyways, Life’s Great…, Glorilla
Coi, Coi Leray
God Did, DJ Khaled
Her Loss, Drake & 21 Savage
Heroes & Villains, Metro Boomin
Jackman, Jack Harlow
Pink Tape, Lil Uzi Vert
Traumazine, Megan Thee Stallion

Best hip-hop video

“Just Wanna Rock,” Lil Uzi Vert
“Players” (DJ Smallz 732 – Jersey Club Remix), Coi Leray
“Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
“Shake Sumn,” DaBaby
“Sittin’ On Top Of The World ,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
“Spin Bout U,” Drake & 21 Savage
“Tomorrow 2,” Glorilla & Cardi B

Best collaboration

“All My Life,” Lil Durk feat. J. Cole
“God Did,” DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
“Players” (DJ Saige Remix), Coi Leray feat. Busta Rhymes
“Princess Diana,” Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj
“Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
“Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
“Tomorrow 2,” Glorilla & Cardi B

Impact track

“30,” Nas
“All My Life,” Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
“Anxiety,” Megan Thee Stallion
“Can’t Win for Nothing,” Symba
“Champions,” NLE Choppa
“God Did,” DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
“Scientists & Engineers,” Killer Mike & André 3000 feat. Future & Eryn Allen Kane
“Therapy Pt. 2,” Robert Glasper feat. Mac Miller

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

Best breakthrough hip-hop artist

Armani White
Central Cee
Doechii
Finesse2tymes
Ice Spice
Kaliii
Lola Brooke
Sexyy Redd

Lyricist of the year

21 Savage
André 3000
Burna Boy
Cardi B
Conway The Machine
Drake
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar

Producer of the year

Atl Jacob
DJ Khaled
Dr. Dre
Hit-Boy
Hitmaka
Kaytranada
London On Da Track
Metro Boomin
The Alchemist

Video director of the year

Anderson .Paak
Cole Bennett
Colin Tilley
DaBaby & Reel Goats
Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Dave Meyers
Travis Scott

DJ of the year

Chase B
D-Nice
DJ Cassidy
DJ Clark Kent
DJ Drama
DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Khaled
Kaytranada
Metro Boomin

Best hip-hop platform

AllHipHop
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, “Creepin’” (Metro Boomin feat. The Weeknd & 21 Savage)
21 Savage, “Peaches & Eggplants” (Young Nudy feat. 21 Savage)
André 3000, “Scientists & Engineers” (Killer Mike & André 3000 feat. Future & Eryn Allen Kane)
Cardi B, “Tomorrow 2” (Glorilla & Cardi B)
Cardi B, “Put It On Da Floor Again” (Latto feat. Cardi B)
Drake, “Oh U Went” (Young Thug feat. Drake)
J. Cole, “All My Life” (Lil Durk feat. J. Cole)
Jay-Z, “God Did” (DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z , John Legend & Fridayy)