Confirmed Performances by T.I., Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, Young Thug,
Desiigner, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, 21 Savage, Big Baby D.R.A.M., Dae
Dae and More
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The BET "HIP HOP AWARDS" 2016 is Hosted by DJ Khaled and
Taping at a New Venue, The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in
Atlanta, GA Premieres Tuesday, October 4th at
8:00 P.M.*
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#HipHopAwards
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The BET
"HIP HOP AWARDS" has remained the most prominent hip hop
showcase on television for ten years with its powerful performances,
iconic hip hop honorees and much-anticipated cyphers. Multi-platinum
artist, mega-producer and ‘Anthem King' DJ Khaled will take the reins as
host of the BET
"Hip Hop Awards" 2016.
The "I Am Hip Hop" Award returns to honor entertainment icon and
legendary rapper Snoop Dogg. Highly respected with more than 20
years in the industry, Snoop continues to set trends and pave the way
for both new and established artists. Snoop defines hip-hop history. He
is undoubtedly one of the most recognized and respected entertainers of
all time. Hailing from Long Beach, CA, Snoop began his career under the
guidance of Dr. Dre and became a multi-platinum artist who set records
with his seminal album Doggystyle, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard
200 chart and sold over 800,000 copies in the first week. Throughout his
career, Snoop's produced chart-topping hits including "Gin & Juice,"
"Who Am I? (What's My Name?)," "Nuthin' But A ‘G' Thang," "Next
Episode," "Beautiful," "Drop It Like It's Hot," "Signs," "Sensual
Seduction" and "I Wanna Rock." He garnered chart topping success with
his first album, Doggystyle (1993), which climbed its way to the No. 1
spot on Billboard's hip-hop and Top 200 charts. His sophomore album, Tha
Doggfather (1996), also achieved chart topping success. He continued to
top the hip-hop charts with his next two albums: Da Game Is To Be Sold,
Not To Be Told (1998) and No Limit Top Dogg (1999). Most recently, the
West Coast Rapper released his 14th studio album COOLAID, featuring the
hit single "Kush Ups" with Wiz Khalifa. Snoop's career has transcended
industry lines with award-winning and multi-platinum albums and songs,
as well as critically acclaimed films and television shows, including
his weekly "GGN News" series on his WestFestTV YouTube channel. His
philanthropic efforts are also well documented and his pioneering
ventures, "Leafs by Snoop," a cannabis product line and MERRYJANE.COM, a
media platform, are already business and tech industry leaders.
And the hottest night in Hip Hop is only getting started as the "King of
the South" T.I. is confirmed to perform; Atlanta's own Gucci
Mane marks his long awaited return to the stage; Travis Scott
will bring another hot performance; as well as performances by Young
Thug and Desiigner. The list of confirmed performers
doesn't stop there; also bringing the heat for this year's BET
"HIP HOP AWARDS" is Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty,
21 Savage, Dae Dae, Big Baby D.R.A.M. and Isaiah
Rashad. Presenters for the BET
"HIP HOP AWARDS" 2016 include the star of Empire
and BET's The New Edition Story, Bryshere Y. Gray and
rapper and actor Shameik Moore.
The BET
"Hip Hop Awards" will be night of electrifying cyphers, powerful
performances and legendary tributes! The BET
"Hip Hop Awards" 2016 will tape on Saturday, September
17, 2016 at its new venue, The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in
Atlanta, GA, and will premiere on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 8:00
p.m. ET.
Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, will serve as
Executive Producer of The
BET Hip Hop Awards along with Stephen G. Hill, BET's
President of Programming, Connie Orlando, BET's Senior Vice President of
Music and Specials and Lynne Harris Taylor, BET's Vice President of
Specials.
BET.com/HipHopAwards
is the official site for the BET
"HIP HOP AWARDS" 2016 where fans can visit to get
up-to-date info on this year's show and take a look back on past BET Hip
Hop Awards. In the coming weeks, BET.com will launch a series of
interactive timelines; exclusive video content games and quizzes leading
up to the show.
BET
"HIP HOP AWARDS" is fresh, legendary and, as always, a
memorable night that you don't want to miss!
Join the conversation on social media by logging on to BET's multiple
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*Note: BET "Hip Hop Awards" is a private event and tickets
are not available for purchase to the public. Talent tickets are
reserved for BET "Hip Hop Awards" show talent and nominees.
ABOUT BET NETWORKS:
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B), is the
nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and
public affairs television programming for the African-American audience.
The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can
be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom
and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer
brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading
Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news;
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festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides
ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET
International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the
extension of BET network programming for global distribution.
ABOUT BET "HIP HOP AWARDS":
BET "Hip Hop Awards" is an annual celebration that pays homage to a
culture that changed the world while highlighting the best in hip hop
music. Year after year, BET Networks delivers the best in hip-hop for an
unforgettable night of performances, cyphers and tributes honoring
hip-hop legends that have and continue to make hip-hop culture a global
force.
ABOUT SNOOP DOGG:
Snoop Dogg has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide, and has
reigned for more than two decades as an unparalleled musical force who
has raised the bar as an entertainer and globally recognized innovator.
Since 1993, he has released fourteen albums and collaborated with
artists across all genres of music. Snoop defines hip-hop history. As a
trendsetter of pop culture, Snoop's ventures include: (a) multiple
music/film/TV deals, (b) his WestFestTV YouTube channel, where his
wildly popular "GGN News" series appears weekly and (c), most recently,
being at the forefront of the global cannabis revolution with businesses
such as the 'Leafs By Snoop' product line, MERRYJANE.COM, and Casa Verde
Capital.
ABOUT JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT:
Jesse Collins Entertainment is a full service television and film
production company founded by entertainment industry veteran Jesse
Collins. For more than a decade, Collins, the company's CEO, has played
an integral role in producing some of television's most memorable
moments in music entertainment. Formerly Executive Producer/EVP of
Cossette Productions, Collins has produced ground-breaking and award
winning television programming including the BET Awards, the GRAMMY
Awards, BET Honors, The UNCF Evening of Stars and the BET Hip Hop
Awards. Collins currently Exec. Produces "The Real Husbands of
Hollywood," (now going into its 4th hit season) alongside
industry Icons Stan Lathan and Ralph Farquhar; and has worked with
superstar talent such as Will Smith, Chris Rock, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye
West, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Prince, Mariah Carey and many more.
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