The 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards aired Tuesday night after being handed out a week and a half ago. Notably absent from the much-anticipated telecast:
- Kanye, MIA despite 17 nominations
- The Rick Ross-Young Jeezy fight
- The Gunplay-50 Cent melee
BET Awards Brawl or not, it was a fun event hosted by comedian Mike Epps and featuring performances by some of the biggest names in the genre.
The full list of winners from the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards:
Reese’s Perfect Combo: G.O.O.D Music, “Mercy”
Hip-Hop Video Director of the Year: Hype Williams
Track of the Year: “Ni–as in Paris,” Jay-Z and Kanye West
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse: 2 Chainz, “Mercy”
Rookie of the Year: 2 Chainz
Producer of the Year: Kanye West
People’s Champ Award: “Otis,” Jay-Z and Kanye West
MVP of the Year: Rick Ross
Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style): Kanye West
Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
Impact Track: “Daughters,” Nas
Hustler of the Year: Jay-Z
CD of the Year: Watch the Throne, Jay-Z and Kanye West
Best Mixtape: Dreamchasers 2, Meek Mill
Best Live Performer: Jay-Z and Kanye West
Best Hip-Hop Video: “H.Y.F.R,” Drake featuring Lil Wayne
Best Club Banger: “Ni–as in Paris,” Jay-Z and Kanye West
DJ of the Year: DJ Khaled
Best Hip-Hop Online Site: World Star Hip Hop
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