Kelly Rowland), “Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me,” “Just a Dream,” “Cruise” (with Florida Georgia Line), “The Fix,” “Millionaire” and more. Over the past 20 years, he has released hit singles including “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma” (feat.

For the full list of nominees, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, click HERE.ĭiamond Selling, Multi-platinum, 3x Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor, NELLY, has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality. Bia, Chris Brown, Doja Cat, Jay Z, Lil Nas X, Migos, Nicki Minaj, Roddy Ricch, Saweetie, Young Thug, and Yung Bleu received two nominations. Cole, and Pooh Shiesty, who received three each. Other notable nominees include 21 Savage, DJ Khaled, J.

Tyler, The Creator and Metro Boomin tie for third-most nominations securing four nods each. Previously announced nominees include Cardi B, Lil Durk, and Megan Thee Stallion, leading the pack with nine nominations each, followed by Drake with an impressive eight nods. This award isn’t just about Nelly it is about my fans, BET, and the people that continue to support me and allow me to do what I love to do.” “I have been blessed to work with some incredible people in my career, making 22 years go by in the blink of an eye. “I am honored to receive this award and humbled to be in such great company of past artists who have received this award,” said Nelly, this year’s I Am Hip Hop Award recipient. The “BET Hip Hop Awards” premieres Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 9:00 PM ET/PT. Kelly Rowland), “Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me,” and “Cruise” (with Florida Georgia Line), to his popular fashion line Apple Bottoms, to starring in the hit series Real Husbands of Hollywood, and his own reality show Nellyville, the charismatic, multi-platinum music icon will be celebrated for his massive contributions to music and the culture at large. From chart-topping hits that include “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma” (feat. NEW YORK-( BUSINESS WIRE)-Today BET announces DOUBLE DIAMOND SELLING SUPERSTAR rapper and entrepreneur Nelly as the “BET Hip Hop Awards” recipient of the 2021 “I Am Hip Hop” Award.

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