BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher: Young Devyn, Bandhunta Izzy, Jazz Anderson & Dae Jones

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Let us know how these rising artists fared.

We previously reported on the BET Hip Hop Awards cypher with King Los, Kash Doll, Iman Shumpert, IDK, & Travis Thompson, but that wasn't the only one to take place for the 2019 ceremony. The network called on four other rising artists, asking them to circle up and spit a few of their best rhymes to show the world what they're working with.

This cypher session features Dae Jones, Young Devyn, Bandhunta Izzy, and Jazz Anderson. Jones held it down for her hometown of Chicago and to prove that she's "no cap" she took her hat—and wig—off at the end of her performance. Houston's Jazz Anderson followed, and if she looks familiar, it's because she's the spitting image of her mother and Basketball Wives star Tammy Roman. Up next was Baltimore's Bandhunta Izzy who recently made waves with his single "How To Rob." Brooklyn's Young Devyn came out strong and proved that she's a force to be reckoned with in the rap game.

Each of these artists varied in style, presentation, and flow, and all of them were able to shine in their own right. However, we still want to know who you think came out on top in BET's Hip Hop Award Digital Cypher, so share your thoughts.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.