2012 BET Hip Hop Awards

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2012 BET Hip Hop Awards
DateOctober 9, 2012
Location Atlanta Civic Center
Hosted by Mike Epps
Television/radio coverage
NetworkBET

The 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards was held on October 9, 2012, at Atlanta Civic Center in the ATL, hosted by Mike Epps. [1] [2] The nominations were announced on September 13, 2012. Kayne West leads the nominations with 17 nominations, followed by 2 Chainz with 13 and Drake with 11. [3]

Contents

Performances

The list of performers was announced on September 13, 2012: [4] [5]

Cyphers

Nominations

Best Hip Hop Video

Drake featuring Lil Wayne – "HYFR"

Reese’s Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo, Duo or Group)

Kanye West featuring Big Sean, Pusha T and 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

Only the producer(s) of the track nominated in this category.

"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 Throne

DJ of the Year

DJ Khaled

Rookie of the Year

2 Chainz

Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style)

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 MillDreamchasers 2
2 Chainz – "Mercy" (Kanye West featuring Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz)

Hustler of the Year

Jay Z

Impact Track

Nas – "Daughters"

People's Champ Award

2 Chainz featuring Drake – "No Lie"

Best Hip Hop Online Site

WorldStarHipHop.com

I Am Hip Hop Award

Rakim

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