How to Watch the 2021 ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ Live For Free on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Mobile

The 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards are finally here, giving artists and fans an opportunity to celebrate this year’s top hits. The 2021 awards show has a theme of unity, using the tagline “In Hip Hop We Stand.” The BET Hip Hop Awards air live on BET, VH1, and BET Her on Tuesday, October 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. You can watch the awards show with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo.

How to Watch the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards

• When: Tuesday, October 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
• TV: BET, VH1, and BET Her
• Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo.

International viewers can watch the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards on BET Africa on Wednesday, October 6 at 3 a.m. CAT.

About 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards

The awards show was taped in advance at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, October 1.

“Our 2021 ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ nominees span generations and are a representation of the talented individuals who elevate hip hop culture in creative and diverse ways. We congratulate each of them on these sought-after accolades,” said Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy for BET. “We can’t wait to join forces with the best in hip hop and deliver a one-of-a-kind show in Atlanta.”

2021 BET Hip Hop Awards Nominees

The nominees for this year include:

Hip Hop Album of the Year

• Moneybagg Yo – A Gangsta’s Pain
• Tyler, The Creator - Call Me If You Get Lost
• Migos – Culture III
• Megan Thee Stallion – Good News
• DJ Khaled – Khaled Khaled
• 21 Savage & Metro Boomin – Savage Mode II
• J. Cole – The Off-Season

Song of the Year

• “Back in Blood” – Produced by YC (Pooh Shiesty featuring Lil Durk)
• “Late at Night” – Produced by Mustard (Roddy Ricch)
• “Laugh Now Cry Later” – Produced by G. Ry, CardoGotWings, Rogét Chahayed, & Yung Exclusive (Drake featuring Lil Durk)
• “Up” – Produced by Yung DZA, Sean Island, DJ Swanqo (Cardi B)
• “WAP” – Produced by Ayo the Producer & Keyz (Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion)

Hip Hop Artist of the Year

• Cardi B
• Drake
• J. Cole
• Lil Baby
• Megan Thee Stallion
• Tyler, The Creator

Best Hip Hop Video

• Cardi B – “Up”
• Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
• Chris Brown & Young Thug – “Go Crazy”
• Drake featuring Lil Durk – “Laugh Now Cry Later”
• Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)”
• Saweetie featuring Doja Cat – “Best Friend”

Best New Hip Hop Artist

• Coi Leray
• Don Toliver
• Morray
• Pooh Shiesty
• Nasty C

Best Collaboration

• 21 Savage & Metro Boomin featuring Drake – “Mr. Right Now”
• Bia featuring Nicki Minaj – “Whole Lotta Money (Remix)”
• Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
• DJ Khaled featuring Lil Baby & Lil Durk – “Every Chance I Get”
• Drake featuring Lil Durk – “Laugh Now Cry Later”
• Pooh Shiesty featuring Lil Durk – “Back in Blood”

Best Duo or Group

• 21 Savage & Metro Boomin
• Chris Brown & Young Thug
• City Girls
• Nasty C & Blxckie
• Lil Baby & Lil Durk
• Migos

Best Live Performer

• Busta Rhymes
• Cardi B
• DaBaby
• Doja Cat
• Megan Thee Stallion
• Tyler, The Creator

Lyricist of the Year

• Benny the Butcher
• Drake
• J. Cole
• Lil Baby
• Megan Thee Stallion
• Nas

Video Director of the Year

• Cole Bennett
• Colin Tilley
• Dave Meyers
• Director X
• Hype Williams
• Missy Elliott

DJ of the Year

• Chase B
• D-Nice
• DJ Cassidy
• DJ Drama
• DJ Envy
• DJ Jazzy Jeff
• DJ Scheme
• Kaytranada

Producer of the Year

• DJ Khaled
• Hit-Boy
• Metro Boomin
• Mustard
• The Alchemist
• Tyler, the Creator

Hustler of the Year

• Cardi B
• Drake
• Lil Baby
• Megan Thee Stallion
• Saweetie
• Yung Bleu

Best Hip-Hop Platform

• Complex
• Genius
• HipHopDX
• HotNewHipHop
• The Breakfast Club
• The Shade Room
• WorldStarHipHop
• XXL

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse

• Cardi B – “Type Shit” (Migos)
• Drake – “Having Our Way” (Migos)
• JAY-Z – “What It Feels Like” (Nipsey Hussle & JAY-Z)
• Lil Durk – “Back in Blood” (Pooh Shiesty)
• Megan Thee Stallion – “On Me (Remix)” (Lil Baby)
• Roddy Ricch – “Lemonade (Remix)” (Internet Money)

Impact Track

• Black Thought – “Thought vs Everybody”
• Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”
• Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin – “We Win”
• Meek Mill Featuring Lil Durk – “Pain Away”
• Nipsey Hussle Featuring Jay-Z – “What It Feels Like”
• Rapsody – “12 Problems”

How to Stream the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards for Free on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, and Android

There are six major streaming providers that offer Live TV Streaming. Five of these providers allow you to watch the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards live on BET using iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Web. They include Philo, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.

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