Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Monica + More Added to BET Hip Hop Awards 2020
The 2020 BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” is heating up with a newly announced lineup of presenters and performers. Hip Hop powerhouses Snoop Dogg and T.I. & R&B superstar Monica are set to present. 5x Grammy Award-winner and global icon Lil Wayne and Grammy Award-nominated Rapper Cordae will join previously announced performers: 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Burna Boy, Chris Martin, City Girls, Gucci Mane, Jhenè Aiko, Lil Baby, Mulatto, Quavo, Tobe Nwigwe and Ty Dolla $ign.
Comedians, actors, hosts of the “85 South Show” podcast and stars of “Wild N’ Out” – comedy supergroup 85 South (Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean) will co-host the annual show premiering Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 9:00 PM ET/PT. Additionally, the show will simulcast on BET Her, VH1 and MTV2.
During this time of social unrest and a global pandemic, the 2020 BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” launches a new initiative entitled “Hip Hop Cares,” which highlights artists who are doing their part to give back to their communities and the world at large.
This year’s spotlight goes to G Herbo, for his dedication to the mental health crisis including his Swervin’ Through The Stress Initiative and Trae Tha Truth, for his work with natural disaster relief and community activism related to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Rapper, actor, producer, philanthropist and founder of the iconic hip hop label No Limit Records, Master P will be the recipient of the 2020 “I Am Hip Hop” Award. Following the 2020 BET Awards, the 2020 BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” with the theme “Hip Hop has something to say” – will be anchored in motivating our community to use their voice at the polls and vote early. BET is launching its first-ever consumer products line timed to the Hip Hop Awards. New Orleans based artist BMike and outerwear apparel company Chalkline will headline the launch.
These items and more will be available exclusively on BET’s new ecommerce site store.BET.com beginning on October 26.
THE 15th ANNUAL BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” Premieres Tuesday, October 27, at 9PM ET/PT.