Nigerian music stars, Burna Boy and Odumodublvck lost their categories as Kendrick Lamar dominated the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards.

Burna Boy lost the ‘Best Live Performer’ category to Missy Elliot, a US rapper, while Ghetts, the British songwriter, won Odumodublvck’s category at the ceremony aired on Tuesday from Drai’s Beach Club Nightclub in Las Vegas.

Lamar, the US rapper, secured eight awards including ‘Hip-hop Artiste of the Year’, ‘Song of the Year’, ‘Lyricist of the Year’, and ‘Impact Track’.

50 Cent won the ‘Hustler of the Year’ while The Alchemist bagged the ‘Producer of the Year’ and ‘DJ of the Year’.

See the full list below:

Hip-hop artiste of the year
21 Savage

Cardi B

Drake

Future

GloRilla

WINNER — Kendrick Lamar

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Song of the Year
“Agora Hills,” Doja Cat

“Bent,” 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)

“Fe!N,” Travis Scott feat. Playboi Carti

“FTCU,” Nicki Minaj

“Get It Sexyy,” Sexyy Red

“Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar

“Mamushi,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba

WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar

“Yeah Glo!,” GloRilla

Hip-hop album of the Year

American Dream, 21 Savage

Ehhthang Ehhthang, GloRilla

For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition, Drake

In Sexyy We Trust, Sexyy Red

Megan, Megan Thee Stallion

One of Wun, Gunna

WINNER: Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj

Utopia, Travis Scott

We Don’t Trust You, Future & Metro Boomin

Best Hip-hop video
“8 AM in Charlotte,” Drake

“Band4band,” Central Cee feat. Lil Baby

“Bent,” 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)

“Big Mama,” Latto

“Boa,” Megan Thee Stallion

“Enough (Miami),” Cardi B

WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar

“Type Shit,” Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti

Best Breakthrough Hip-hop Artiste
41

310babii

Bossman Dlow

Cash Cobain

Lady London

WINNER: Sexyy Red

Skilla Baby

Tommy Richman

Best Collaboration
“At the Party,” Kid Cudi feat. Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott

“Band4band,” Central Cee feat. Lil Baby

“Bongos,” Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion

“Everybody,” Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert

“First Person Shooter,” Drake feat. J.Cole

WINNER: “Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar

“Mamushi,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba

“Wanna Be,” GloRilla feat. Megan Thee Stallion

Best Duo or Group
¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign

2 Chainz & Lil Wayne

41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)

Common & Pete Rock

Earthgang

Flyana Boss

WINNER: Future & Metro Boomin

Rick Ross & Meek Mill

Best Live Performer
Burna Boy

Busta Rhymes

Cardi B

Drake

GloRilla

Kendrick Lamar

Megan Thee Stallion

WINNER: Missy Elliott

Nicki Minaj

Travis Scott

Lyricist of the Year
21 Savage

Cardi B

Common

Drake

WINNER: Kendrick Lamar

Lil Wayne

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Video Director of the Year
20k Visuals

A$AP Rocky

Cactus Jack

Cole Bennett

WINNER: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar

Dave Meyers & Travis Scott

Doja Cat & Nina McNeely

Offset

Producer of the Year
Atl Jacob

Cash Cobain

Hit-Boy

Hitmaka

Metro Boomin

Pete Rock

Q-Tip

WINNER: The Alchemist

DJ of the year
Big Von

DJ D-Nice

DJ Drama

DJ Khaled

Kaytranada

Metro Boomin

Mustard

WINNER: The Alchemist

Best Hip-hop Platform
Bootleg Kev

WINNER: Club Shay Shay

Complex

Drink Champs

Million Dollaz Worth of Game

On the Radar

The Breakfast Club

The Joe Budden Podcast

The Shade Room

XXL

Hustler of the Year
WINNER: 50 Cent

A$AP Rocky

Cam’ron & Ma$e

Cardi B

Drake

Fat Joe

GloRilla

Kendrick Lamar

Megan Thee Stallion

Sweet 16: Best-featured Verse
21 Savage, “Good Good” (Usher, 21 Savage & Summer Walker)

A$AP Rocky, “Gangsta” (Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky & Anderson .Paak)

Cardi B, “Wanna Be” remix (Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B)

Drake, “Meltdown” (Travis Scott feat. Drake)

J.Cole, “First Person Shooter” (Drake feat. J. Cole)

WINNER: Kendrick Lamar, “Like That” (Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar)

Lil Wayne, “Brand New” (Tyga, YG & Lil Wayne)

Megan Thee Stallion, “Wanna Be” (Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion)

Impact Track
“Blessings,” Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard

“Fortunate,” Common & Pete Rock

“Get in With Me,” Bossman Dlow

“Hiss,” Megan Thee Stallion

“Humble Me,” Killer Mike

WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar

“Precision,” Big Sean

“Yeah Glo!,” GloRilla

Best International Flow
SDM, France

Leys Mc, France

Racionais Mcs, Brazil

Budah, Brazil

WINNER: Ghetts, UK

Bashy, UK

Stefflon Don, UK

Maglera Doe Boy, South Africa

Blxckie, South Africa

Odumodublvck, Nigeria

Cubana Chief Priest is shook by the massive investment Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, just made – a $2 billion power plant in Nigeria! That’s approximately ₦3.418 trillion, which is a staggering amount.

Ekwutosblog previously reported that the power plant, is set to start operating in January 2025, will generate 1250 megawatts of electricity, making it the largest in Nigeria.

Adedeji Adeleke, CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited, shared that he faced significant obstacles from government officials during the project’s design and permitting phases. However, his faith and perseverance paid off, and the project was eventually approved by the Ministry of Power.

Meanwhile took Cubana Chief Priest’s reacted on his instagram page  with  , “Na this kind money dey wey we go still chop,” is a mix of shock and awe at the sheer scale of the investment.

It’s clear that Adedeji Adeleke’s business acumen and determination are inspiring, and this project will likely have a significant impact on Nigeria’s power needs.

Ghanaian actor Van Vicker and his wife Adjoa Vicker are celebrating a remarkable milestone – 21 years of marriage! Their love story began when they met in secondary school, and after a decade of courtship, they tied the knot on October 16, 2003.

Van Vicker has always spoken highly of his wife, crediting her as a supportive and understanding partner who has been with him through thick and thin, even before his rise to stardom.

Ekwutosblog gathered that Together, they have three beautiful children: J’dyl, J-ian, and VJ.

Van Vicker often expresses his gratitude for his family, and it’s clear that his marriage is a source of joy and strength for him. Despite facing rumors and speculation about his relationships with colleagues, Van Vicker has consistently affirmed his commitment to his wife and family.

Van Vicker’s Secret to a Happy Marriage

Van Vicker attributes the success of his marriage to his wife’s unwavering support and understanding.

He’s mentioned that Adjoa has always been his rock, recognizing the demands of his career and being supportive every step of the way.