Awards
Other awards12 won · 1 nominated
- Won2021Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Won2017W. E. B. Du Bois Medal: W. E. B. Du Bois Medal
- Won2014NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series · NCIS: Los Angeles
- Won2013NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series · NCIS: Los Angeles
- Won2012NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series · NCIS: Los Angeles
- Won2011NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series · NCIS: Los Angeles
- Won1997Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance: Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance · Hey Lover
- Won1997Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
- Won1992Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance: Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance · Mama Said Knock You Out
- Won1991MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video: MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video · Mama Said Knock You Out
- Nominated1989Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group · Going Back to Cali
- Won1988Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Album: Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Album · Bigger and Deffer
- Won1988Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap – Single: Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap – Single · I Need Love
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