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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BET Hip-Hop Awards 2012: List of Winners!
