(CNN) Nipsey Hussle received both a posthumous humanitarian award and an emotional tribute at Sunday night's BET Awards, but it wasn't his only honor.

But that accolade, along with a few others, was not aired on television.

Los Angeles Times music writer Gerrick D. Kennedy noted that despite having a few of the best female hip-hop artist nominees in attendance at the live awards ceremony, that category was also not presented on air.

Cardi/Lizzo/Megan/Kash Doll were all at the show. In a year in which female rap was the most competitive its been in YEARS, to not give it out on air is insane. #BETAwards — Gerrick D. Kennedy (@GerrickKennedy) June 24, 2019

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