Armani White & N.o.r.e. Prove Nothin Can Top Their Performance Hip Hop Awards 22 May 2026

White opened the set with a visually arresting performance of his hit single, .

At the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, Philadelphia breakout artist and industry veteran N.O.R.E. delivered a standout, generation-bridging performance that many considered the highlight of the night. The high-energy set showcased how a viral TikTok sensation can successfully translate digital success into a commanding stage presence. A Theatrical Entrance White opened the set with a visually arresting

The momentum shifted when White introduced , the legendary Queens rapper whose 2002 Neptunes-produced classic "Nothin'" is sampled in "BILLIE EILISH". The high-energy set showcased how a viral TikTok

: Emerging from a haze of clouds, White began the performance bound in a bright yellow straitjacket, flanked by backup dancers in white straitjackets. The collaboration served as a powerful reminder of

The collaboration served as a powerful reminder of hip-hop’s longevity, showing mutual respect between the genre's pioneers and its newest stars.

: In a unique twist, N.O.R.E. also performed a new verse specifically for the "BILLIE EILISH" remix, publicly giving props to White for his breakthrough success. Bridging Hip-Hop Generations