Over the weekend BET hosted their annual BET Honors. Check out some of the backstage photo that were taken.
Season 5 of BET‘s The Game finally has a premiere date, so get ready to mark your calendars. BET has set the launch date for Tuesday, January 10th at 10 p.m. I can’t wait!!
BET Hip Hop Awards: First runners up was the performance by Jeezy and T.I. looking like they are going to try to regain Atlanta in the music and it would help to start paying off on that debt that comes with Running the World!
Welcome back home Jeezy and T.I.
BET HIP HOP AWARDS: ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Big K.R.I.T.
The Mississippi-born rapper/producer made his mark with a string of mixtapes, including K.R.I.T Wuz Here and Returnof4eva. In 2011, he was featured on the cover of XXL magazine as one of its “freshmen” artists to watch.
Big Sean
As a Kanye West protégé, Big Sean struck a chord with his mixtape releases, including his Finally Famous series. His official singles like “My Last” featuring Chris Brown and “I Do It” hit radio hard.
Frank Ocean
A member of the lively OFWGKTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All) collective, this R&B singer/songwriter released his debut Nostalgia, Ultra to rave reviews. He can also be heard on the Jay-Z/Kanye West collaboration Watch the Throne.
Diggy Simmons
The progeny of legendary rapper Run, of Run-DMC fame, Diggy was introduced to the world through MTV’s Run’s House. He has since emerged as a rap talent in his own right, dazzling skeptics with freestyles and his official single, “Copy, Paste.”
Tyler, the Creator
Tyler, the Creator is the ringleader of the California-based rap collective OFWGTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All). His Goblin disc pushed the envelope with provocative language and shocking antics.
Wiz Khalifa
Wiz Khalifa stormed onto the field with his smash single “Black and Yellow,” which became the anthem for his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers. The smoke-filled lines on his debut album (Rolling Papers) have made him the life of the party.
BET HIP HOP AWARDS: BEST HIP HOP BLOG SITE
AllHipHop
Considered by many the CNN of Hip Hop, AllHipHop.com delivers the latest scoop on your favorite rappers.
Bossip
Dubbed “celebrity gossip for the hardcore,” Bossip.com delivers Black celebrity entertainment and news faster than any other site.
Nah Right
Started in 2005 by Eskay, NahRight.com is now a major hub for the latest hip hop content and has been instrumental in breaking many of today’s emerging artists.
World Star Hip-Hop
Known for serving some of the most controversial videos to date, WorldStarHipHop.com is a 24-hour digital channel for the urban music consumer.
Rap Radar
Are you looking for a blog that isn’t afraid to voice its opinion? Look no further than RapRadar.com. The brainchild of former XXL Editor-in-Chief Elliot Wilson, whose penchant for witty remarks about the hip hop culture never grows old, is a leader in the blogosphere.
BET HIP HOP AWARDS: MVP OF THE YEAR
Lil Wayne
The nominee for MVP of the Year spit impressive guest-verses, recorded his anticipated The Carter IV, and stretched the genre with the auto-tuned ballad “How to Love.”
Nicki Minaj
As the femme fatale protégé of Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj expanded on Weezy’s sharp punch lines with an elastic flow on her debut album Pink Friday.
Rick Ross
The kingpin MC and MVP of the Year nominee breathed his husky adlibs on a slew of hit records.
Kanye West
The Chi-Town rapper, who has been nominated for BET Hip Hop Awards for each of his talents, also earned himself a nomination for the year’s MVP.
Wiz Khalifa
The smoke-filled lines on his Rolling Papers disc has made him the life of the party and earned him the MVP of the Year nomination at the BET Hip Hop Awards.
BET HIP HOP AWARDS: PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League (Just Undeniably Some of The Illest Composers Ever) is the Grammy-winning production crew that has worked with Drake, Rick Ross, Jay-Z and more.
Kane Beatz
Over the years, he has racked up production credits for T-Pain, Birdman, Trey Songz, Lupe Fiasco and Lil Wayne. He also concocted Nicki Minaj’s radio-shaking “Super Bass.”
Lex Luger
Lex Lugar has built a potent discography of hits in a short period. His clients include Rick Ross (“B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)”), Kanye West & Jay-Z (“H.A.M”), and more.
Kanye West, Emile, Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean
Kanye West is a leading producer by himself but with his committee of composers he shapes an impeccable sound as evidenced on West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
No I.D.
No I.D. is a Chicago-based producer who provided the sound to Common’s early discs. Nearly two decades later he has extended his style to Drake, Rick Ross, Kid Cudi, and Kanye West.
Jay-Z
Aside from the commercial successes of his albums, each Jay-Z verse inspires analysis and praise.
Lil Wayne
The lyrical Hot Boy ups every track with his verbal acrobats and sharp punch lines, which makes him an undeniable candidate for a BET Hip Hop Award Lyricist of the Year.
Nicki Minaj
The Trini-born Best Lyricist nominee stood toe-to-toe against rap’s big boys on Kanye West’s “Monster” and she has not stepped down since.
Rick Ross
The kingpin rapper lyrically bossed up on “Tupac Back” which garnered him a Lyricist of the Year nomination.
Kanye West
On his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Mr. West continued to play the role of triple threat—producer, director and top-rated lyricist.
BET HIP HOP AWARDS: Best Solo Performer
Busta Rhymes
Busta’s high-energy performances and well-choreographed routines put him in the elite class of rappers who snagged a nomination for Best Live Performer.
Cee-Lo Green
While Cee-Lo acts as judge on NBC’s talent search show The Voice, the Best Live Performer nominee is most comfortable on stage, translating big songs into big productions. 
Jay-Z
Jay-Z is one of the hip hop’s most bankable names as a tour headliner. Snagging a nomination for Best Live Performer, Jigga has proven his stadium status. 
Lil Wayne
The excitable Hot Boy has added a guitar to his rock star stage show, striking a chord with fans, earning himself a space in the Best Live Performer category. 
Kanye West
The Chi-Town rapper, who has been nominated for multiple BET Hip Hop Awards, can add Best Live Performer to the list. His over-the-top performances and extravagant sets make him one to watch—literally.
BET HIP HOP: PERFECT COMBO AWARD
Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – “Hustle Hard (Remix)”
Ace Hood’s “Hustle Hard,” with help from Rick Ross and Lil Wayne, proved that hard work and passion can be flipped into a BET Hip Hop Award nomination for Best Collab.
Big K.R.I.T. f/ Ludacris & Bun B – “Country Sh*t (Remix)”
Big K.R.I.T.’s Southern connection with Ludacris and Bun B on “Country Sh*t (Remix)” earned him a nomination for Best Collab at the BET Hip Hop Awards.
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look At Me Now”
Breezy flipped a nomination for Best Collab for “Look At Me Now,” where he held his own alongside 16-bar veterans Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne.
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, “I’m On One”
Nominated in multiple BET Awards categories, including Best Collab, Khaled knows how to get the best out of his artists. 
Lupe Fiasco f/ Trey Songz – “Out Of My Head”
Lupe Fiasco’s long delayed third album Lasers yielded the popular duet, “Out of my Head” with Trey Songz.
Big Sean f/ Chris Brown – “My Last”
As an official video release, “My Last” featuring Chris Brown earned Sean a nomination for Best Video as well as a legion of new fans.
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look At Me Now”
While Brown celebrates a comeback of sorts, his colorful video for “Look At Me Now” is nominated for Best Video.
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – “I’m On One”
Nominated in multiple BET Awards categories, including Best Hip Hop Video for “I’m On One,” Khaled knows how to get the best out of his collaborators.
Eminem f/ Rihanna – “Love The Way You Lie”
Eminem regained his swag last year with his multi-platinum album Relapse, which included the addictive power ballad with pop star Rihanna, “Love The Way You Lie.”
Kanye West f/ Rihanna – “All Of The Lights”
On his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Mr. West continued to play the role of triple threat—producer, rapper, director. His skills are on full display on the Best Video-nominated “All Of The Lights.”
It’s going down in ATL! Artists set to blaze the stage at this year’s show include DMX, Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, Lupe Fiasco, and many more. 
Roscoe Dash: Although he’s mainly known for his infectious hooks, make sure your TV is ‘all the way turnt up” when he drops 16 bars. 
Wale: Straight outta the DMV (DC, Maryland and Virginia) underground, Wale is set to ring bells with his MMG mates.
Rumors are swirling former VJ Free will land her own show on BET! Network execs are looking to fill the spot Mo’Nique’s show left vacant. For those who don’t know, Free spent 5 years co-hosting BET’s 106 & Park with AJ. She’s currently co-hosting “The Big Tigger Morning Show” on Washington, DC area radio station WPGC 95.5 FM, alongside Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan, 6am-10am weekdays.
Should Free get her own show on BET?
For the 3rd consecutive year SWAGGGirlicious has presented and branded the BET Hip Hop Awards Weekend “Gifting Suite” event in Atlanta, GA. Above is the 2010 commercial: Featuring and thanking participating sponsors in advance. The photos displayed near the end shows the guests that attended our in event in 2009.
In September look forward to seeing the new commercial thanking our 2011 sponsors in advance. Be sure to stay tune for more information in regards to the gifting suite event for 2011. Click onto the BET link on the side bar tab.
NBA All-star Dwight Howard spotted as a co-host for BET’s live music countdown show 106 & Park. Since 106 & Park co-host Terrence J has been off in Los Angeles filming.
