The 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards are currently airing and apart from the Cyphers, the live performances are the second biggest draws of the ceremony. Watch performances from Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Meek Mill and after the jump as well as the full winner’s list.
Watch: Wiz Khalifa – “Work Hard, Play Hard” w/ Young Jeezy & Juicy J.
Watch: Meek Mill – “Amen/Young & Gettin It” w/ Kirko Bangz.
Watch: Kendrick Lamar – “The Recipe/Swimming Pools (Drank)”
Watch: 2 Chainz – “Birthday Song/I’m Different”
Watch: T.I., “Trap Back Jumpin’/Go Get It”
Watch: Chris Lighty tribute f/ Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, Fat Joe, A Tribe Called Quest and Missy Elliot
Watch: Rick Ross f/ Omarion – “Hold Me Back/Ice Cold”
Winners
Reese’s Perfect Combo:
“Mercy” – Kanye West f/ Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz
Hip-Hop Video Director Of The Year:
Hype Williams
Track of the Year:
“Niggas In Paris” – Jay-Z & Kanye West
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse:
2 Chainz on “Mercy”
Rookie of the Year:
2 Chainz
Producer of the Year:
Kanye West
People’s Champ Award:
2 Chainz – “No Lie” ft. Drake
MVP of the Year:
Rick Ross
Made-You-Look Award:
Kanye West
Lyricist of the Year:
Kendrick Lamar
Impact Track:
Nas – “Daughters”
Hustler of the Year:
Jay-Z
CD of the Year:
Kanye West & Jay-Z – “Watch The Throne”
Best Mixtape:
Meek Mill – “Dreamchasers 2″
Best Live Performer:
Kanye West & Jay-Z
Best Hip-Hop Video:
Drake – “HYFR” ft. Lil Wayne
Best Club Banger:
“Niggas In Paris” – Kanye West & Jay-Z
DJ Of The Year:
DJ Khaled
Best Hip-Hop Online Website:
WorldStarHipHop
