On October 5, 2021, the 16th Annual Hip Hop BET Award 2021 took place. Broadcast from Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, located in the suburban city of Cumberland/Galleria, northwest Atlanta, Georgia.
The nominees for the best new Hip-Hop artist were Blxst, Coi Leray, Don Toliver, Morray, Pooh Shiesty, and Yung Bleu