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It is Nelly who won the "I am Hip Hop" award at the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards this year.
No one is more worthy of their flowers than a native of St. Louis. His influence, leadership and memory during his twenty-year career have helped shape a generation.
Related: Nelly will receive the "I am Hip Hop" honor at the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards Ceremony
In the virtual one-on-one with St. Louis rap icon, we picked the brains of the founder of Apple Bottom Jeans to learn about the music he listened to during daily activities in the game called "What makes Nelly's world move around" type.
For example, we asked him what he would play when he was stuck in a traffic jam in Los Angeles, and he replied:
"For me, this is the greatest rap album of all time: The Chronic," he said.
Check out his interview below.
As usual, the BET Hip Hop Awards is full of memorable moments and performances. Let's take a look at the following few.
Undoubtedly, one of the most fascinating performances of the night was Tobe Nwigwe bringing Fat and Nel into their performance of their song "Fye Fye".
Occupying the entire stage, the rap band brings the energy you can feel through the screen.
Nick Cannon went out of the dramatic fashion for the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards ceremony.
The "masked singer" wore premature vacation attire, a sporty metallic gold embossed vest and red and white striped silk shorts. Not to mention his white fur coat, diamond pendant necklace, belt and red glasses studded with crystals.
The creator Taylor was the recipient of the first Rock Bell Cultural Influence Award. He stole the limelight in his speech, thanks to Q-Tip, Missy Elliot, Pharrell and others.
"This is a hobby, pastime, or passion for us-many people here keep us out of trouble, it makes us change our family life, friends' lives, or our lives," Taylor said in his speech Said. speech. "For many of us, this is like a real way to go."
DC Young Fly, Karous Miller and Chico Bean aka 85 South opened the BET Hip Hop Awards in an unforgettable way, paying tribute to rap stars such as Pimp C and Soulja Boy.
You just need to like DC's commitment to the mission.
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