The 16th Annual “BET Hip Hop Awards”
Premieres Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET
#HipHopAwards
Today BET announces DOUBLE DIAMOND SELLING SUPERSTAR rapper and
entrepreneur Nelly as the “BET Hip Hop Awards”
recipient of the 2021 “I Am Hip Hop” Award. From chart-topping hits
that include “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma” (feat. Kelly Rowland),
“Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me,” and “Cruise” (with Florida
Georgia Line), to his popular fashion line Apple Bottoms, to
starring in the hit series Real Husbands of Hollywood, and his own
reality show Nellyville, the charismatic, multi-platinum music icon
will be celebrated for his massive contributions to music and the
culture at large. The “BET Hip Hop Awards” premieres
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 9:00 PM ET/PT.
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“I am honored to receive this award and humbled to be in such
great company of past artists who have received this award,”
said Nelly, this year’s I Am Hip Hop Award recipient. “I
have been blessed to work with some incredible people in my career,
making 22 years go by in the blink of an eye. This award isn’t just
about Nelly; it is about my fans, BET, and the people that continue
to support me and allow me to do what I love to do.”
Previously announced nominees include Cardi B, Lil Durk,
and Megan Thee Stallion, leading the pack with nine
nominations each, followed by Drake with an impressive eight
nods. Tyler, The Creator and Metro Boomin tie for
third-most nominations securing four nods each. Other notable
nominees include 21 Savage, DJ Khaled, J. Cole, and Pooh
Shiesty, who received three each. Bia, Chris Brown,
Doja Cat, Jay Z, Lil Nas X, Migos, Nicki Minaj, Roddy Ricch,
Saweetie, Young Thug, and Yung Bleu received two
nominations. For the full list of nominees, selected by a voting
academy of esteemed music industry insiders, click HERE.
ABOUT NELLY
Diamond Selling, Multi-platinum, 3x Grammy award-winning rap
superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor, NELLY,
has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since
stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and
larger-than-life personality. Over the past 20 years, he has
released hit singles including “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma” (feat.
Kelly Rowland), “Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me,” “Just a Dream,”
“Cruise” (with Florida Georgia Line), “The Fix,” “Millionaire” and
more. RIAA ranks Nelly as the fourth best-selling rap artist in
American music history, with 21 million albums sold in the United
States. On December 11, 2009, Billboard ranked Nelly the number
three Top Artist of the Decade.
The music mogul has also left his mark in other aspects of the
industry, introducing his hugely successful women’s clothing line,
Apple Bottoms and as part-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats with
Michael Jordan. Nelly also added sports commentator to his list of
accomplishments with Fox Sports, making him one of few actors with
three television shows airing simultaneously at the time with Fox
Sports, Nellyville and Real Husbands of Hollywood. In 2005, he made
his big screen debut in the Adam Sandler and Chris Rock hit remake
The Longest Yard and Reach Me with Sylvester Stallone in 2014.
Currently, he supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and is the only
music artist to own a college, EI University, which provides
education surrounding the music industry while Nelly himself
provides scholarships. In addition to touring shows and promoting
his latest single “High Horse” from the upcoming “Heartland” album,
Nelly is also filming the new season of BET smash hit series Real
Husbands of Hollywood, streaming exclusively on BET+ in 2022.
Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music
Strategy will oversee the annual show, with Jamal Noisette, VP
Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy serving as
Co-Executive Producer for BET. Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins
Entertainment, to serve as Executive Producer of the 2021 “BET
HIP HOP AWARDS'' along with Jesse Collins Entertainment’s
Jeannae Rouzan–Clay and Dionne Harmon.
For more information about the “BET HIP HOP AWARDS”
including the latest news and updates, visit
bet.com/hiphopawards.
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ABOUT BET
BET, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), is
the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news
and public affairs television programming for the African American
audience. The primary BET channel is in 125 million households and
can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United
Kingdom, sub-Saharan Africa and France. BET is the dominant
African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business
extensions including BET+, the preeminent streaming service for the
Black audience; BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black
entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET HER, a 24-hour
entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET
Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home
Entertainment; BET Live, BET’s growing festival business; BET
Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for
wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around
the globe.
ABOUT “BET HIP HOP
AWARDS”
BET “Hip Hop Awards” is an annual celebration that pays homage
to a culture that changed the world while highlighting the best in
hip hop music. Year after year, BET delivers the best in hip-hop
for an unforgettable night of performances, cyphers and tributes
honoring hip-hop legends that have and continue to make hip-hop
culture a global force.
ABOUT JESSE COLLINS
ENTERTAINMENT
Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service television
and film production company and has played an integral role in
producing many of television’s most memorable moments in music
entertainment. The Emmy® nominated company has a multi-year overall
agreement with ViacomCBS Cable Networks. On the theatrical film
side, the company also has a first look on JCE’s film development
projects which could include Viacom’s film entities such as
Paramount Players. The award-winning and critically acclaimed
television that JCE has produced includes miniseries—”The New
Edition Story” and “The Bobby Brown Story;” scripted
series—”American Soul” and “Real Husbands of Hollywood;” unscripted
series – “Cardi Tries;” children’s series—”Bookmarks: Celebrating
Black Voices;” award shows—”BET Awards,” “Black Girls Rock!,” “BET
Honors,” “UNCF’s An Evening of Stars,” “BET Hip Hop Awards,” “ABFF
Honors” and “Soul Train Awards;” specials—”John Lewis: Celebrating
A Hero,” “Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration,” “Change
Together: From The March On Washington To Today,” “Stand Up for
Heroes,” “Dear Mama,” “Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin’,” “Def Comedy
Jam 25” and “Leslie Jones: Time Machine;” as well as
competition/game shows—”Sunday Best,” “Hip Hop Squares,” “Nashville
Squares” and “Rhythm & Flow.” Jesse Collins, founder and CEO of
the company, is the executive producer of all programming. He is
also a co-executive producer for the iconic Grammy Awards. Most
recently, he was executive producer of The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl
Halftime Show and produced The 2021 Academy Awards. He will next
executive produce the 2021 American Music Awards. Go to
jessecollinsent.com for more information on the company.
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