50 Cent Wins “Hustler Of The Year” At The BET Hip Hop Awards 2023

At the BET Hip Hop Awards, 50 Cent earned the prestigious title of “Hustler of the Year” for the second time, a testament to his unwavering dedication and success in the entertainment industry. With his unrelenting entrepreneurial spirit, 50 Cent has not only conquered the music world but also made significant strides in film, television, and business ventures, further solidifying his reputation as a multifaceted powerhouse. His remarkable achievements, resilience, and continuous ability to seize opportunities have once again positioned him as a standout figure in the world of hip hop and beyond, making his second win of the “Hustler of the Year” award a well-deserved recognition of his enduring impact on the industry.

Fat Joe, DJ Kid Capri, and D-Nice opened the first DJ battle of the night, leading the way for Scott Storch and Spinderella to grace the stage. GloRilla kicked off the musical extravaganza with their track “Pop It,” and then they were joined by Fivio Foreign for their latest hit, “Cha Cha Cha.” The dynamic City Girls delivered an energetic dance performance of both “No Bars” and “Face Down.” DaBaby brought the house down with a medley of songs, including “Ghetto Girls,” “Shake Sumn Remix” featuring Sexyy Redd, and “Project Chick” with special appearances by Juvenile and Mannie Fresh.

In a heartfelt tribute to this year’s “I Am Hip Hop Award” recipient, Marley Marl, legendary hip-hop figures LL COOL J and Rakim took the stage. They were joined by Jazzy Jeff, DJ Technician, and the Adam Blackstone Band. The evening’s festivities also included a star-studded 30th-anniversary celebration of the iconic So So Def and its founder, Jermaine Dupri, featuring an impressive lineup of Bonecrusher, Chingy, Lil Jon, Ludacris, Nelly, Bow Wow, Da Brat, Dem Franchize Boyz, and Tyrese.

The complete list of “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 winners are:

HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

DRAKE & 21 SAVAGE – “HER LOSS”

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO

LIL UZI VERT – “JUST WANNA ROCK”

BEST COLLABORATION

LIL DURK FEAT. J. COLE – “ALL MY LIFE”

BEST DUO OR GROUP

DRAKE & 21 SAVAGE

BEST LIVE PERFORMER

KENDRICK LAMAR

LYRICIST OF THE YEAR

KENDRICK LAMAR

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

DAVE FREE & KENDRICK LAMAR

SONG OF THE YEAR

LIL UZI VERT – “JUST WANNA ROCK”

HIP HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

KENDRICK LAMAR

BEST BREAKTHROUGH HIP HOP ARTIST

ICE SPICE

HUSTLER OF THE YEAR

50 CENT

SWEET 16: BEST FEATURED VERSE

JAY-Z – “GOD DID” (DJ KHALED FEAT. RICK ROSS, LIL WAYNE, JAY-Z , JOHN LEGEND & FRIDAYY)

IMPACT TRACK

LIL DURK FEAT. J. COLE – “ALL MY LIFE”

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (DIGITAL)

METRO BOOMIN

DJ OF THE YEAR

METRO BOOMIN

BEST HIP HOP PLATFORM

“CARESHA PLEASE”

BEST INTERNATIONAL FLOW

BLACK SHERIF (GHANA)