The 2020 SAHHAs took place this past weekend, airing on SABC1 and hosted by Uncle Vinny. The award show was a virtual one because of COVID-19 restrictions and the yearly live show couldn’t continue in its usual format. It wasn’t without some eyebrows raised at the result, however. Check out the winners in the list below.
| Category | Artists | Body of Work |
| HONORARY AWARD | Prophets of da city (POC) | this is a lifetime achievement award for those who contributed in the development of SA Hip Hop and are still active |
| MOST VALUABLE | Riky Rick | this is for the most bankable artist in monetary terms through achievements. |
| BEST LOCAL BRAND | Skhanda World | this is for a South African clothing brand that is strictly Hip Hop. |
| BEST INTERNATIONAL BRAND | Sportscene | this is for an international corporate brand that is playing a role in the development of SA Hip Hop |
| BEST DANCE CREW | UNAVAILABLE THIS YEAR | the Hip Hop dance crew that achieved the most in the past year |
| PROMOTER OF THE YEAR | UNAVAILABLE THIS YEAR | consistent promoter with most impactful and successful Hip Hop events in the past 12 months. |
| DJ OF THE YEAR | DJ PH | this is for the DJ who contributed immensely to SA Hip Hop in the past 12 months, be it on radio, clubs or sessions |
| ALBUM OF THE YEAR | Cassper Nyovest – A.M.N (Any Minute Now) | originality, popularity, quality, visibility, sales, impact, melody and composition |
| BEST FRESHMAN/Newcomer | Focalistic | this is for a rapper who emerged for the first time and blew up the scene in the past 12 months. |
| MIXTAPE OF THE YEAR | Yanga Chief- Becoming A Pop Star (BAPS) | popularity, quality, visibility, impact |
| HUSTLER OF THE YEAR | UNAVAILABLE THIS YEAR | endorsements or any other achievements acquired through Hip Hop |
| LYRICIST OF THE YEAR | Stogie T – The Empire of the Sheep | consistent lyricism throughout the past 12months, solid lyrical repertoire |
| BEST GRAFFITI | UNAVAILABLE THIS YEAR | pieces done in the past 12 months,originality, creativity and message relevance |
| PRODUCER OF THE YEAR | Tweezy | Number of singles, quality, quantity,arrangement, innovation, impact |
| BEST COLLABO | Costa Titch ft Riky Rick & AKA – Nkalakatha Remix | the most popular rap song collaborated by 2 or more artists |
| BEST FEMALE | Dee Koala | female rapper consistent in the past 12 months with radio singles, videos, performances and a solid album, mixtape or EP |
| BEST MALE | Cassper Nyovest | male rapper consistent in the past 12 months with radio singles, videos, performances and a solid album |
| BEST HIP HOP RADIO SHOW | DJ Ready D Show – Goood Hope FM | Local content, SA Hip Hop development, listenership,relevance and quality. This is 100% judged by the public. |
| BEST VIDEO | Nadia Nakai ft Tshego Directed by Allesio Bettocchi and Jilten Ramlal- More Drugs | quality, storyline, relevance, airplay, YouTube hits. |
| SONG OF THE YEAR | Cassper Nyovest- Good For That | airplay, popularity, quality, relevance, impact, originality |
| BEST DIGITAL SALES | Nasty C | best selling song or album on iTunes and other digital stores |
| BEST REMIX | Costa Titch ft. Riky Rick & AKA- Nkalakatha Remix | * best Remixed song. |
| KING OF NORTHERN CAPE: KING OF EASTERN CAPE: KING OF KWAZULU NATAL: KING OF FREE STATE: KING OF MPUMALANGA: KING OF NORTH WEST: KING OF WESTERN CAPE: KING OF LIMPOPO: KING OF GAUTENG: | UNAVAILABLE THIS YEAR | * this is for anyone making major moves that benefit the Hip Hop movement in the province. Events organisers and promoters. 9awards, 1 for each province |
| MILESTONE | UNAVAILABLE THIS YEAR | a significant stage or event in the development of something. |
