British-Nigerian rapper, Little Simz, has won the Best International Flow trophy at the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards, which was aired on 6th October.
The winners of the BET Hip-Hop Awards were announced last week but were only revealed last night when the ceremony aired on TV in the United States.
During the show, it was announced Little Simz picked up the award for ‘Best International Flow’ where she was up against the likes of Dave, Ladipoe, Nasty C and more. She also became the first female to win in the category since it was introduced in 2019.
Previous BET winner Stormzy, who presented the award, said: “I’ve had a first-hand witness of her incredible, phenomenal journey. She is one of the illest MCs in the country [UK] – and that’s not female MCs; that’s MCs. She is a woman who is dedicated to her craft as a rapper, lyricist and artist.”
On her part, Little Simz thanked the awards platform for selecting her as the winner. She also thanked her family and supporters of her journey and she said: “This award means a lot”.
The ‘Point and Kill’ rapper joins British-Ghanaian hip hop artist Stormzy, who won in the category last year and Ghana’s Sarkodie who was the first recipient of the award.
Also winning big at the Hip-Hop Awards was Cardi B and Megan The Stallion whose big collaboration ‘WAP’ won Song of the Year, Best Hip-Hop Video and Best Collaboration.
Other notable winners included Tyler, The Creator for Hip-Hop Album of the Year, Lil Baby for Hip-Hop Artist of the Year and J. Cole for Lyricist of the Year.
BET executive Vice President for specials, music, programming and music strategy, Connie Orlando said: “Our 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards nominees span generations and are a representation of the talented individuals who elevate hip hop culture in creative and diverse ways. We can’t wait to join forces with the best in hip hop and deliver a one-of-a-kind show in Atlanta”.
Born Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, Simz is behind four studio albums and a host of EPs and mixtapes, including her latest body of work, ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’.
Launched in 2016, the annual BET Hip Hop Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to hip hop culture in the US and beyond. This year’s event was pre-recorded on 1st October at the Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, Georgia, and saw the return of comedy trio 85 South as hosts.
Get the full list of winners below
Hip-Hop Album Of The Year
Call Me If You Get Lost, Tyler, The Creator
Song Of The Year
“WAP,” Produced by Ayo & Keyz (Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion)
Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year
Lil Baby
Best Hip-Hop Video
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP” — WINNER
Best New Hip-Hop Artist
Yung Bleu
Best Collaboration
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”
Best Duo Or Group
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Best Live Performer
Tyler, the Creator
Lyricist Of The Year
J. Cole
Best International Flow
Little Simz (UK)
Video Director Of The Year
Missy Elliott
DJ Of The Year
Hit-Boy
Hustler Of The Year
Saweetie
Best Hip-Hop Platform
Complex
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
Jay-Z, “What It Feels Like” (Nipsey Hussle feat. Jay-Z)
Impact Track
Nipsey Hussle feat. Jay-Z, “What It Feels Like”
I Am Hip Hop Award
Nelly
Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award
Tyler, The Creator
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