words // Brandon Richard
Taped a little more than two weeks ago, BET will finally air the 2013 Hip Hop Awards tonight. The show will feature performances by Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz and Future, though most of us will be tuning in to see the always anticipated cyphers. Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the event will air on BET at 8:00 p.m. EST.
With the event being pre-recorded, we had the opportunity to get an early look at the footwear that hit the green carpet in Atlanta. Continuing a trend with these shows, there were plenty of terrible looking 'high fashion' sneakers being worn, with a few gems sprinkled in the mix. Check out the spotlight and let us know which rapper you think rocked the best pair of kicks at this year's awards.
images via Bennett Raglin / Prince Williams / FilmMagic / Moses Robinson / Chris McKay / Getty
Rick Ross - Reebok Shaq Attaq 'Big Shaqtus'
Meek Mill - Timberland 6-Inch Boot
Juvenile - Jordan Son of Mars Low 'Atlanta Hawks'
Big K.R.I.T. - Giuseppe Zanotti Double-Zip Sneakers
Rich Homie Quan - Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Highlight Reel'
Tristan Wilds - Givenchy Star-Studded High-Top Sneakers
Kevin Hart - Saint Laurent Court Classic
Schoolboy Q - Air Jordan 1 Retro OG High 'Royal'
Kendrick Lamar - Nike Cortez
Jay Rock - Nike Air Force 1 'Lush Teal'
Yo Gotti - Giuseppe Zanotti Double-Zip Sneakers
Future - Timberland 6-Inch Boot 'Wheat'
Rittz - Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Cement'
Memphitz - Versace Studded Sneakers
Nelly - Nike LeBron X 'Must Be The Honey'
Ali - Nike Zoom Hyperenforcer XD
Close-Up // Nelly wearing Nike LeBron X 'Must Be The Honey'
Benny Boom - Nike Air Max 1 Hyperfuse 'London'
Big Tigger - Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Fear Pack'
DJ Khaled - Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Black Cement'
Rich Homie Quan - Nike Air Force 1 Mid
Kendrick Lamar - Nike Cortez
2 Chainz - Giuseppe Zanotti Double-Zip Sneakers
Bizzy Bone - Air Jordan 8 Retro 'Playoffs'
Future - Timberland 6-Inch Boot
Schoolboy Q - Bin23 Air Jordan 5 Retro Premio
DJ Khaled - Reebok Kamikaze II 'Glow in the Dark'
Lady of Rage - adidas Originals Hardcourt Hi
Young Jeezy - Christian Louboutin Pik Pik Men's Flat
Meek Mill - Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Bel-Air'
Jim Jones - Timberland 6-Inch Boot 'Wheat'
Young Jeezy - Christian Louboutin Rantus Orlato
Mike Will - Air Jordan 6 Retro 'DMP'