In 2017, hip-hop surpassed rock as the most consumed music genre in America, and rappers have continued to break records throughout the year. From rap beefs between Drake and Pusha T, to a surprise joint album from Beyonce and Jay-Z, to newcomer Russ landing on the Forbes list of this year's wealthiest hip-hop artists, 2018 is proving to audiences how hip-hop is a worldwide phenomenon.
To help celebrate the best in class is the 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards airing on Tuesday, Oct. 16. With Drake and Cardi B leading the night in nominations, the two may walk away with a number of trophies to solidify their astronomical year. In proper social media fashion, fans are ready to tweet about the night's best performances, hottest cyphers and snubs. Ahead of the show, check out our predictions for this year's BET Hip Hop Awards winners.
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