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, .

Reviewers from platforms like VIBE and BET hailed the set as a "performance for the ages". For White, the moment was personal; he previously shared that "Nothin'" was a hit he "could not escape" as a kid and that N.O.R.E. personally cosigned his use of the sample. White opened the set with a visually arresting

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 personally cosigned his use of the sample

: He dramatically broke free from the restraints to perform in an all-yellow ensemble, delivering sharp choreography and punchy lyrics that brought the Atlanta crowd to their feet. The Legendary Surprise The high-energy set showcased how a viral TikTok

The momentum shifted when White introduced , the legendary Queens rapper whose 2002 Neptunes-produced classic "Nothin'" is sampled in "BILLIE EILISH".

: 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