Awards and Nominations
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | "Going Back To Cali" | Best Rap Performance | Nominated |
| 1992 | "Mama Said Knock You Out" | Best Rap Solo Performance | Won |
| 1993 | "Strictly Business" | Best Rap Solo Performance | Nominated |
| 1994 | "Stand By Your Man" | Best Rap Solo Performance | Nominated |
| 1997 | "Hey Lover" | Best Rap Solo Performance | Won |
| 1997 | Mr. Smith | Best Rap Album | Nominated |
| 1998 | "Ain't Nobody" | Best Rap Solo Performance | Nominated |
| 2004 | "Luv U Better" | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | Nominated |
| 2005 | The DEFinition | Best Rap Album | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | "Mama Said Knock You Out" | Best Rap Video | Won |
| Best Cinematography in a Video | Nominated | ||
| 1996 | "Doin It" | Best Rap Video | Nominated |
| 1997 | N/A | Video Vanguard Award | Won |
NAACP Image Awards
- 1996 – Best Rap Artist, for "Mr. Smith"
- 1997 – Best Rap Artist, for "Mr. Smith"
- 2001 – Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Artist, for "G.O.A.T."
- 2003 – Outstanding Male Artist
Soul Train Music Awards
- 1987 – Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap - Single for "I Need Love"
- 2003 – Quincy Jones Award, for "outstanding career achievements in the field of entertainment"
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
- 2000 – "Favorite Supporting Actor – Action" from Deep Blue Sea
The New York Music Awards
- 15 New York Music Awards
Soul Train Awards
- 10 Soul Train Awards
Billboard Awards
- 1 Billboard Award
Rock The Vote Award
- 1997 – "Patrick Lippert Award"'
Source Awards
- 2003 – Source Foundation Image Award, for "his community work"
Long Island Music Hall of Fame
- 2007 – Inducted as part of the Inaugural Class of Inductees for his contribution to Long Island's rich musical heritage
BET Hip Hop Awards
- 2011 – Honored with the I Am Hip Hop Award for his contributions to hip-hop culture
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