Annual edition for the awards show
The 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards was held on October 15, 2013 at Atlanta Civic Center in the ATL. Snoop Dogg was the event's host for the first time. Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with 14. Drake had the second most at 13, while J. Cole picked up 10 nods.[1] Kendrick Lamar won the most awards with 5 wins.[2]
There was some controversy as Toronto battle rapper Charron won Freestyle Friday's March Mayhem Tournament, which guaranteed him a spot in the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards cypher as one of the prizes for his victory. However, once it came time to film the cyphers, Charron was excluded. He responded with the "BET Cypher Verse" where he disses BET, Murda Mook, Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, Lil Twist, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar and Chief Keef, among others.[3]
Cyphers
- Internet Exclusive Cypher – Asia Sparks, La ' Vega, Bad Lucc, Problem, & Astro
- Cypher 1 – Wax, Rapsody, Emis Killa, Rittz, & Jon Connor
- Cypher 2 – ASAP Ferg, ASAP Twelvy, ASAP Nast, ASAP Ant, & ASAP Rocky of ASAP Mob
- Cypher 3 – Action Bronson, Star Life Breezy, Travis Scott, Tiffany Foxx, & Lil' Kim
- Cypher 4 – Slaughterhouse (Joell Ortiz, Royce da 5'9", Crooked I, & Joe Budden)
- Cypher 5 – ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad, & Kendrick Lamar of Top Dawg Entertainment
- Cypher 6 – J. B. Smoove, Duane Martin, Boris Kodjoe, Nick Cannon, Nelly, & Chocolate Drop (aka Kevin Hart) of Real Husbands of Hollywood
Nominations
Best Hip Hop Video
- Drake – "Started From the Bottom"
Reese's Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo, Duo or Group)
- A$AP Rocky featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – "Problems"
- Jay Z
Lyricist of the Year
- Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year
- Benny Boom
DJ of the Year
- DJ Drama
Producer of the Year
- Mike Will Made It
MVP of the Year
- Kendrick Lamar
Track of the Year
Only the producer of the track nominated in this category.
- "Started From the Bottom" – Produced by Mike Zombie & Noah "40" Shebib (Drake)
Album of the Year
- Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city
Who New? Rookie of the Year
- A$AP Ferg
Hustler of the Year
- Jay Z
Made-You-Look Award
- A$AP Rocky (tie)
- Nicki Minaj (tie)
Best Hip Hop Online Site
- WorldStarHipHop.com
- Allhiphop.com
- Complex.com
- GlobalGrind.com
- RapRadar.com
Best Club Banger
- French Montana featuring Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne – "Pop That" (Produced by Lee on the Beats)
Best Mixtape
- Big Sean – Detroit
Sweet 16 (Best Featured Verse)
- Kendrick Lamar – "Problems" (A$AP Rocky featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar)
Impact Track
- J. Cole featuring TLC – Crooked Smile
People's Champ Award
- Drake – "Started From the Bottom"
I Am Hip Hop Award
- MC Lyte
References