How Many BET Awards Has Nicki Minaj Won? A Look at Every Victory That Made History
Nicki Minaj has spent more than a decade dominating the BET Awards.
From breaking records to setting winning streaks that may never be matched, the Queen of Rap has built one of the most impressive BET Awards legacies in music history. As of 2025, Nicki Minaj has won 11 BET Awards, making her one of the most decorated female rappers in the show's history.
Her most historic achievement came in the category of Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, where she became the first female rapper to win the award seven consecutive years from 2010 through 2016.
Nicki Minaj BET Awards Wins By Year
2010
Nicki Minaj's BET Awards dominance began in 2010 when she won:
Best New Artist
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
The victory marked the beginning of a historic run that would redefine female rap at the BET Awards.
2011
Nicki successfully defended her title as:
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
At the time, Pink Friday was exploding worldwide and "Super Bass" was becoming one of the biggest rap songs by a woman in history.
2012
Nicki continued her streak with another win for:
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
By this point she had become the face of female rap and one of the biggest stars in music.
2013
Nicki made history by becoming the first female rapper to win the category four consecutive times.
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
The Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded era kept her firmly at the top of the game.
2014
Another year.
Another trophy.
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki's dominance continued as "The Pinkprint" era approached.
2015
Nicki extended her record with:
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
This win came during the height of The Pinkprint era, which many fans consider one of her strongest artistic periods.
2016
Nicki captured her seventh consecutive win.
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
The victory officially cemented her place in BET Awards history.
2017
Nicki's historic streak ended when Remy Ma won the category, marking the first time Nicki had lost since 2010.
2020
After several years without a win in the category, Nicki returned to the winner's circle with:
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
The victory reminded everyone why she remains one of the most influential rappers of all time.
2024
The Queen reclaimed her throne once again.
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki defeated a stacked field of nominees including Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Ice Spice, Latto, Doja Cat, GloRilla and Sexyy Red.
Nicki Minaj's BET Awards Legacy
What makes Nicki's BET Awards run so impressive isn't just the number of trophies—it's the consistency.
For seven straight years, no female rapper could take the crown from her. Even after new generations of rap stars emerged, Nicki continued collecting wins and extending her record.
Today, she remains the artist with the most wins in the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist category, with eight victories overall.
Whether it's Pink Friday, The Pinkprint, Queen, or Pink Friday 2, one thing has remained constant:
When it comes to BET Awards history, Nicki Minaj's name is written in permanent ink.
Final Count
Nicki Minaj BET Awards Wins: 11
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist Wins: 8
Historic Record: 7 Consecutive Wins (2010–2016)
The Queen's legacy continues.