The ceremony which was hosted by GRAMMY-nominated rapper Fat Joe, featured some big wins, emotional tributes, and big performances.
Drake led the pack of nominees, scoring 14 nominations including Best Live Performer, Lyricist of the Year, Hip Hop Album of the Year, Hip Hop Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year. Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Future, Baby Keem, Cardi B, and J. Cole also topped the list of nominees, with six or more nods each.
Kendrick Lamar was the biggest winner of the night as he went home with six awards while Drake won three.
WOW.
- DJ Baddo β All Of Me Remix ft John Legend [AuDio]
- Mr. Charis β All Back ft Zouwrah [AuDio]
- Dj Kamol β Crazy Gyration ft Skailey Normal [AuDio]
- Yung6ix β I Pray ft Oritse Femi [AuDio]
- DJ Enimoney β Shaku Shaku Therapy [MixTape]
- Kolasoul β All Of Me [AuDio]
- Iyanya β Credit ft Don Jazzy [AuDio]
- Victony, Don Toliver & Rema β Soweto
- Big C β Obimo ft Starface [AuDio]
- CKay β Emiliana
- Da Ilegal β One Time
- Dj Sjs β Gospel Worship [MixTape]