REPUBLIC RECORDS HOSTS THE “KICKBACK” IN CELEBRATION OF THE BET AWARDS & BLACK MUSIC MONTH

REPUBLIC RECORDS ARTISTS NOMINATED FOR TOP HONORS AT 2024 BET AWARDS

Republic Records ignited BET Awards weekend and Black Music Month with the “KICKBACK” at Highlight Room in Hollywood, CA. The event notably welcomed A-list guests from across hip-hop, R&B, and more.

Pulling up to the “KICKBACK,” various artists represented Republic Records. Attendees ranged from the year’s hottest breakout group 41 to the first lady of The Weekend’s XO Records Chxrry22, to buzzing disruptor Tanerélle, and more as well as other notable industry figures such as Angie Martinez, Angela Yee, Chow Lee, Speedy Mormon, Tariq Cherif, YK Osiris, and more.

Meanwhile, various Republic Records artists have received nominations in top categories at the 2024 BET Awards.

“Album of the Year” 
Drake – For All The Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)
Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday 2

“Best Male R&B/Pop Artist”
Drake

“Best Group”
41
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
FLO

“Best Collaboration” 
Nicki Minaj – “Everybody” [feat. Lil Uzi Vert]
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Drake – “Rich Baby Daddy” [feat. Sexyy Red & SZA]

“Best Female Hip Hop Artist”
Nicki Minaj

“Best Male HipHop Artist”
Drake
Lil Wayne

“Best New Artist”
41
Ayra Starr

“Video of the Year”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice – “Barbie World” with Aqua
Drake feat. J. Cole, “First Person Shooter”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”

“Viewer’s Choice Award”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”

“BET Her Award” 
Ayra Starr – “Commas”
Nicki Minaj – “Blessings” [feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard]
Flo – “Fly Girl” [feat. Missy Elliott]

“Best International Act” 
Ayra Starr