The 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards stayed full with entertainment with non-stop comedy skits coming from Hip Hop Awards host Mike Epps, an opening performance from Wiz Khalifa, and a tear jerking performances from Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot, and 50 Cent as BET took a moment to pay tribute to Music Mogul Chris Lighty. And the audience stood to their feet to also honor Hip Hop Legend “Rakim” with the “I am Hip Hop Icon Award.” If you missed the show check out who went home with awards this year.
Best Hip Hop Video
DRAKE F/ LIL WAYNE – “HYFR”
Reese’s Perfect Combo Award
KANYE F/ BIG SEAN, PUSHA T & 2 CHAINZ – “MERCY”
Best Live Performer
THE THRONE (JAY-Z & KANYE WEST)
Lyricist of the Year
KENDRICK LAMAR
Video Director Of the Year
HYPE WILLIAMS
Producer of the Year
KANYE WEST
MVP of the Year
RICK ROSS
Track of the Year
“NI**AS IN PARIS” – PRODUCED BY KANYE WEST, HIT-BOY & MIKE DEAN (THE THRONE – JAY-Z & KANYE WEST)
CD of the Year
THE THRONE (JAY-Z & KANYE WEST) – WATCH THE THONE
DJ of the Year
DJ KHALED
Rookie of the Year
2 CHAINZ
Made-you-Look Award
KANYE WEST
Best Club Banger
THE THRONE (JAY-Z & KANYE WEST) – NI**AS IN PARIS (PRODUCED BY KANYE WEST, HIT-BOY & MIKE DEAN)
Best Mixtape
MEEK MILL – DREAMCHASERS 2
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
2 CHAINZ – MERCY (KANYE WEST F/ BIG SEAN, PUSHA T AND 2 CHAINZ)
Hustler of the Year
JAY-Z
Impact Track
DAUGHTERS – NAS
People’s Champ Award
2 CHAINZ F/ DRAKE – NO LIE
Best Hip Hop Online Site
WORLD STAR HIP-HOP