Worldwide pandemic or no, the show must go on. The BET Hip Hop Awards 2020 will celebrate the best hip hop performers, producers and music video directors in the biz.
For the 15th year running, the BET Hip Hop Awards have crowned the kings and queens of Hip Hop, Rap, and R&B, with winners like Cardi B, T-Pain, Rhianna, and Jay-Z. This year, the Hip Hop Awards will also pay tribute to Master P, who will be presented with the coveted Hip Hop Icon Award. Plus, despite all the social-distancing rules, there will be
Here’s everything you need to know to stream BET Hip Hop Awards 2020.
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What is BET Hip Hop Awards?
- Launched: November 2006
- Airtime: 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards air Tuesday, October 27 at 9 pm EST.
- Channel: BET
- Genre: Award show
- Host: Comedy Trio 85 South
How to stream BET Hip Hop Awards 2020
BET is available on a few of the major live TV streaming services. When trying to decide which one is best for you, you’ll want to weigh the cost, the other channels you’ll receive, and the compatible devices for streaming.
BET Hip Hop Awards 2020 on Philo
Philo is a budget-minded streaming service, and depending on what channels you want, it might be right for you. The 59 Philo channels lean decidedly toward entertainment; the Philo channel list includes AMC, Discovery, IFC, Lifetime, and the Paramount Network, all for $20 a month. If you’re a fan of BET, you’re in luck: You can find it on Philo. Philo also comes with free cloud DVR, but shows recorded are deleted after 30 days, so binge responsibly.
| Monthly | $25 |
BET Hip Hop Awards 2020 on Sling TV
If you’re looking for a streamlined, cost-effective streaming package, check out Sling TV. It offers two basic cable packages, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, each of which costs $30 per month. There’s also the third option of getting Sling Orange + Blue for just $45 per month. You’ll get more Sling TV channels by choosing Sling Blue, with its 40 channels including sports favorites like FS1 and NBCSN and cable mainstays like Food Network and Discovery Channel. But Sling Orange brings must-haves Disney Channel and ESPN as part of its package. To gain access to BET, you’ll either need Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue. Sling also has a number of add-ons, including robust international packages organized by languages all over the globe.
| Orange | $35 |
| Blue | $35 |
| Orange + Blue | $50 |
BET Hip Hop Awards 2020 on FuboTV
FuboTV started as a streaming service geared toward sports fans, but it’s evolved into a broadly-appealing option with entertainment and news options alongside its robust sports choices. Depending on the package, you can access as many as 181 FuboTV channels. If you’re looking to be entertained, Bravo, IFC, MTV, and VH1 are options even at Fubo’s most basic tier. The Fubo channel list still includes plenty of sports, including the Fubo Sports Network, which has original programming mixing sports and humor. The FuboTV cost starts at $54.99 a month, and with Disney Media favorites like ABC, ESPN, and the Disney Channel coming on board in 2020, some who were on the fence about Fubo are giving it another look.
To watch BET, you’ll want to dock in at the Fubo Standard level.
| Pro | $69.99 |
| Elite | $79.99 |
| Ultimate | $99.99 |
BET Hip Hop Awards 2020 on Vidgo
Vidgo offers a package for under $40 a month that pulls together more than 60 English-language channels into its National English Package. Vidgo channels include ABC, Fox, the ESPN family of channels (including ESPN Deportes), and it’s one of the few streaming services that carries BeIN Sports. But it’s like Fubo in that, even though it started out for streaming sports, it carries a lot more now. You might be surprised to know that Vidgo’s an option to stream BET—and then you chat about it online via Vidgo’s Social TV platform.
| English Premium Package | $66.33/ 3 months |
| English Plus Package | $53/ 3 months |
| Spanish Mas Package | $25/ 3 months |
BET Hip Hop Awards 2020 on AT&T TV Now
If you’re already looking to AT&T for your wireless needs, you might consider AT&T TV Now to cover streaming for you. AT&T TV Now channels start with Plus and Max, which even include HBO. Then, AT&T plans expand from there, approaching cable selection and pricing with AT&T TV Now’s biggest packages. AT&T streaming also comes with Cloud DVR, letting you record up to 20 hours of TV per month. If you’re looking for BET, get in at the AT&T TV Now Plus tier to stream it.
BET Hip Hop Awards 2020 on YouTube TV
The YouTube TV channel list includes local channels, sports options including ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, and NBA TV, and plenty to keep kids (and kids at heart) occupied, including Disney Channel and its companion channels, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network—all in one easy-to-access package. It even comes with a few Spanish-language channels like Telemundo and NBC Universo. YouTube add-ons include HBO Max, Showtime, and Starz. YouTube TV packages have some advantages over their competitors, including a generous DVR and multiple screens package. From one account, each user can create an individual profile to track favorite shows.
If you’re looking to stream BET Hip Hop Awards 2020, know that you can stream it on YouTube TV.
| 1 Month | $64.99 |
BET Hip Hop Awards 2020 Nominees
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
- DaBaby
- Drake
- Future
- Lil Baby
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Roddy Ricch
Best Hip Hop Video
- DaBaby – “Bop”
- DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch – “Rockstar”
- Drake – “Toosie Slide”
- Future featuring Drake – “Life Is Good”
- Lil Baby – “The Bigger Picture”
- Roddy Ricch – “The Box”
Best Collaboration
- DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch – “Rockstar”
- Future featuring Drake – “Life Is Good”
- Jack Harlow featuring Tory Lanez, DaBaby and Lil Wayne – “Whats Poppin (Remix)”
- Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé – “Savage (Remix)”
- Megan Thee Stallion featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign – “Hot Girl Summer”
- Mustard featuring Roddy Ricch – “Ballin'”
Best Duo/Group
- Chris Brown and Young Thug
- City Girls
- EarthGang
- JackBoys
- Migos
- The Lox
- Run the Jewels
Best Live Performer
- Big Sean
- DaBaby
- Drake
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Roddy Ricch
- Travis Scott
Lyricist of the Year
- Big Sean
- DaBaby
- Drake
- J. Cole
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Rapsody
Video Director of the Year
- Cactus Jack & White Trash Tyler
- Cole Bennett
- Colin Tilley
- Dave Meyers
- Director X
- Teyana Taylor
DJ of the Year
- Chase B
- D-Nice
- DJ Drama
- DJ Envy
- DJ Khaled
- Mustard
Producer of the Year
- 9th Wonder
- DJ Khaled
- Hit-Boy
- JetsonMade
- Mike Will Made It
- Mustard
Song of the Year
- “Bop” – Produced by JetsonMade and Starboy (DaBaby)
- “Life Is Good” – Produced by Ambezza, D. Hill and OZ (Future featuring Drake)
- “Rockstar” – Produced by SethInTheKitchen (DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch)
- “Savage (Remix)” – Produced by J. White Did It (Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé)
- “The Box” – Produced by 30 Roc and DatBoiSqueeze (Roddy Ricch)
- “Toosie Slide” – Produced by OZ (Drake)
Hip Hop Album of the Year
- Future – High Off Life
- DaBaby – Blame It on Baby
- DaBaby – Kirk
- Lil Baby – My Turn
- Megan Thee Stallion – Suga
- Roddy Ricch – Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial
Best New Hip Hop Artist
- Flo Milli
- Jack Harlow
- NLE Choppa
- Mulatto
- Pop Smoke
- Rod Wave
Hustler of the Year
- Cardi B
- DJ Khaled
- JAY-Z
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Rick Ross
- Travis Scott
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
- Beyoncé – “Savage (Remix)” (Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé)
- Bia – “Best on Earth” (Russ featuring Bia)
- Cardi B – “Writing on the Wall” (French Montana featuring Post Malone, Cardi B and Rvssian)
- Future – “Roses (Remix)” (Saint Jhn featuring Future)
- Travis Scott – “Hot” (Young Thug featuring Gunna and Travis Scott)
- Roddy Ricch – “Rockstar” (DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch)
Impact Track
- Anderson Paak and Jay Rock – “Lockdown”
- J. Cole – “Snow on tha Bluff”
- DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch – “Rockstar (BLM Remix)”
- Lil Baby – “The Bigger Picture”
- Rapsody featuring PJ Morton – “Afeni”
- Wale featuring Kelly Price – “Sue Me”
Best International Flow
- Djonga (Brazil)
- Kaaris (France)
- Khaligraph Jones (Kenya)
- Meryl (France)
- Ms Banks (UK)
- Nasty C (South Africa)
- Stormzy (UK)
Best Hip-Hop Platform
- HipHopDX
- HotNewHipHop
- XXL
- The Breakfast Club
- The Shade Room
- The Joe Budden Podcast
- Complex