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ICYMI: BET Hip Hop Award Winners

(Photo: Yung Bleu by Leon Bennett/2021 BET Hip Hop Awards/Getty Images)

Didn’t get a chance to watch the 16th annual BET Hip Hop Awards? Don’t worry, check out the list of winners.

Cardi B. and Megan Thee Stallion took the prize in three categories for “WAP” — Best Hip Hop Video, Song of the Year and Best Collaboration.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 01: Tyler, the Creator accepts the ‘Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award’ onstage during the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Leon Bennett/2021 BET Hip Hop Awards/Getty Images)

Tyler the Creator walked away with two for Hip Hop Album of the Year, “Call Me if You Get Lost” and Best Live Performer, and was presented with the Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award by LL Cool J.

Lil Baby also had a good night with two wins; Hip Hop Artist of the Year and shared the Best Duo or Group award with Lil Durk.

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Saweetie performs during the 2021 Lights On music festival at Concord Pavilion on September 19, 2021 in Concord, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

Yung Bleu walked away with Best New Hip Hop Artist and Saweetie was Hustler of the Year.

Other winners

Lyricist of the Year: J. Cole

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 12: Little Simz performs during Parklife at Heaton Park on September 12, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage)

Best International Flow: Little Simz

Video Director of the Year: Missy Elliott

DJ of the Year: DJ Scheme

Producer of the Year: Hit-Boy

Best Hip Hop Platform: Genius

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