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Kendrick Lamar was the big winner at the BET Hip Hop Awards; full list of winners inside: HuntrMania

The rapper won artist of the year, coming out on top against the likes of Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion.

He also triumphed in the album of the year, lyricist of the year, best live performer, best video and video director categories. 

Drake also enjoyed success on the night, being nominated for 14 awards, and winning three. 

The awards are a spin-off of the main BET Awards, with the ceremony focusing on celebrating black entertainment.

50 Cent came out on top for hustler of the year, with Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Drake, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Megan Thee Stallion also nominated for the prize.

But, despite being nominated 10 times, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, did not receive any awards.

Kendrick Lamar performing at the BET awards 2022

The winners in full

Best hip-hop video: Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar for Family Ties

Best collaboration: Future ft. Drake & Tems for Wait for You

Best duo or group: EARTHGANG

Best Live Performer: Kendrick Lamar

Lyricist of the year: Kendrick Lamar

Video director of the year: Kendrick Lamar & Dave Free

Song of the year: Latto for Big Energy

Hip-hop album of the year: Kendrick Lamar for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers 

Hip-hop artist of the year: Kendrick Lamar

Producer of the year: Hitmaka

Best breakthrough hip-hop artist: Glorilla

DJ of the year: DJ Drama

Best hip-hop platform: Caresha Please and Drink Champs (tied)

Hustler of the year: 50 Cent

Sweet 16 – Best Featured Verse: Drake for Churchill Downs (Jack Harlow ft. Drake) and Drake for Wait for You (Future ft. Drake & Tems)

Impact track: Lizzo for About Damn Time

Best International Flow: Benjamin Epps (France)

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