Meanwhile, rappers Young Thug and Gunna are billed to kick off the 16th annual event, which takes place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta.
The event, which takes place at the Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, also honors Nelly with this year s I Am Hip-Hop Award and Tyler, the Creator with the Rock the Bells Cultural Influence Award.
Also stealing the spotlight at the star-studded event, which takes place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, are Nick Cannon and Tyler, the Creator.
The Call Me If You Get Lost hitmaker has been officially announced as a special honoree at the upcoming BET Hip Hop Awards where he receives four nominations.