BET Hip Hop Awards 2024: Travis Scott Named “I Am Hip Hop Award” Honoree
BET proudly announces diamond-certified rapper, producer, entrepreneur, and global superstar Travis Scott as the recipient of this year’s prestigious “I Am Hip Hop Award”.
The six-time BET Hip Hop Awards 2024 nominee will be celebrated for his creative genius, cultural contributions, and incredible talent, which have catapulted him to the top of the game as one of the most innovative forces in music and popular culture.
This year’s show, taped at Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub in Las Vegas, NV, on Tuesday, October 8, will transform the traditional award show format into an exciting celebration of Hip Hop, highlighting iconic club anthems from over the years.
Hosted by Hip Hop legend, Fat Joe, BET Hip Hop Awards 2024 will premiere on Wednesday, 16 October, at midnight GMT on BET (DStv Channel 129 and GOtv Channel 140).
“Travis Scott is a visionary artist who continues to push the boundaries of music, culture, and live performance,” said Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy. With his unmatched creativity and relentless passion, he has redefined what it means to be a captivating, inspiring entertainer within the hip-hop genre. We look forward to celebrating him at BET Hip Hop Awards 2024.”
Megan Thee Stallion leads this year’s nominations with an outstanding twelve nods. African stars, Burna Boy, Odumodu Blvck, Maglera Doe Boy and Blxckie also secured nominations. The “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2024 celebrates the best in Hip Hop from the past year across 17 categories chosen by a prestigious voting academy of industry experts.
