HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Terence Rushin / Getty Seventeen years ago, Jeezy made one of the boldest claims in rap, uttering to anyone listening that he was the realest in the game. His street fame and ability to make hustler music led to universal praise and admiration from gangsters and moguls alike. Universally revered for his impact and music, Jeezy’s ability to invoke passionate praise in a time of instant success, reminds us of what authenticity and influence are about. Standing alongside EST Gee earlier this week at the BET Hip Hop Awards to perform the song, “The Realest”, Jeezy once again provided more evidence for his opening statement. [embedded content] Names like Jeezy, T.I., Gucci Mane and Yo Gotti are synonymous with the trap music era that started ...
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Terence Rushin / Getty Let’s goooooo. The 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards (taped on Friday, Sept. 30) aired on Tuesday, Oct. 4, and plenty of moments stuck with us. The 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, the annual awards show that took the place of The Source Awards, is back. This year, BET enlisted Fat Joe to host Hip-Hop’s biggest night, much to the chagrin of many Hip-Hop enthusiasts. After it was all said and done, we sat back and rounded up some of our favorite moments from the night. The 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards Was GloRilla’s Time To Shine Source: Terence Rushin / Getty It’s currently GloRilla’s world, and we are just living in it right now. While the rest of the girls continue to put on their Nicki Minaj capes and try to take on Cardi B, GloRilla is out here doing ...