Nelly To Receive "I Am Hip Hop" Honor At The BET Hip Hop Awards

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The rapper-country star is the latest recipient to have his lengthy career and contributions to the culture highlighted at the ceremony.

A few dozens of our favorites will soon gather together for BET's Hip Hop Awards and it is shaping up to be another epic night for the genre. Artists like Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X, Lil Durk, Saweetie, Lil Baby, Bia, Pooh Shiesty, 21 Savage, City Girls, Chris Brown, and Tyler, The Creator are just a handful of the nominees this year. Now, BET has officially announced that Nelly will be the recipient of the ceremony's "I Am Hip Hop" Award.

On the heels of his Verzuz appearance where he lit up the stage as a guest for Fat Joe who was facing off against Ja Rule, Nelly will be honored for his contribution to the culture throughout his decades-long career.

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“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 in a statement. “I have been blessed to work with some incredible people in my career, making twenty-two years go by in the blink of an eye. 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.”

We're excited to see just how Nelly, who has bounced between Rap and Country, will be honored on BET's stage. The last artist to receive the 'I Am Hip Hop" was Master P in 2020. Make sure to tune in to the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 5.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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