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2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

Overview

The 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards were held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, recognizing creators and hitmakers in the genre.

Nas was honored with the BMI Icon Award, remarking in his acceptance speech, “Never in a million years did I think I would be partners with BMI.”

Kendrick Lamar received multiple honors, including R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter of the Year for co-writing six of the year’s most-performed songs, such as tracks from his album GNX. Additionally, his collaboration with SZA, “luther,” was named R&B/Hip-Hop Song of the Year. Other awards included Producer of the Year for O Lil Angel and Publisher of the Year for Sony Music Publishing.

Entities

Kendrick Lamar · Los Angeles · BMI · NAS · Fairmont Century Plaza

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Kendrick Lamar wins 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter of the Year

    Kendrick Lamar was named the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter of the Year in Los Angeles, winning for his work on six major tracks, including hits from his album GNX.

  2. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Nas receives BMI Icon Award at 2026 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

    Nas received the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in Los Angeles, where Kendrick Lamar was named Songwriter of the Year.

Sources

107jamz.com · hotnewhiphop.com · kendo-france.com · monacoinsider.com · therreportmag.com · thesource.com · xxlmag.com