The BET Hip Hop Awards are an annual awards show, airing on BET, showcasing hip hop performers, producers and music video directors.

The awards ceremony began in 2006; it was held on November 12, 2006 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta and was first aired November 15, hosted by comedian Katt Williams.

[2] Like its predecessor, the ceremony was also held at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, and was hosted by Katt Williams.

This ceremony was hosted by popular R&B and hip hop artist T-Pain.

The fourth ceremony was held on October 10, 2009 and was hosted by Mike Epps and aired on October 27.