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2012 BET Hip Hop Awards

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2012 BET Hip Hop Awards
DateOctober 9, 2012
LocationAtlanta Civic Center
Hosted byMike Epps
Television/radio coverage
NetworkBET
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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. Kanye West leads the nominations with 17 nominations, followed by 2 Chainz with 13 and Drake with 11.[3]

Performances

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

Cyphers

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Nominations

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Best Hip Hop Video

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Drake featuring Lil Wayne – "HYFR"

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

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

Best Live Performer

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The Throne (Jay Z & Kanye West)

Lyricist of the Year

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Kendrick Lamar

Video Director of the Year

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Hype Williams

Producer of the Year

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Kanye West

MVP of the Year

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Rick Ross

Track of the Year

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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

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The Throne (Jay Z & Kanye West) – Watch the Throne

DJ of the Year

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DJ Khaled

Rookie of the Year

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2 Chainz

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

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Kanye West

Best Club Banger

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The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) – "Ni**as in Paris" (Produced By Kanye West, Hit-Boy & Mike Dean)

Best Mixtape

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

Hustler of the Year

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Jay Z

Impact Track

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Nas – "Daughters"

People's Champ Award

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2 Chainz featuring Drake – "No Lie"

Best Hip Hop Online Site

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WorldStarHipHop.com
  • 2DopeBoyz.com
  • Allhiphop.com
  • Complex.com
  • HipHopDX.com
  • NahRight.com
  • RapRadar.com

I Am Hip Hop Award

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Rakim

References

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  1. ^ "This Year's BET Hip Hop Awards 2012 Winner's Are". CNBC. 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  2. ^ Ramirez, Erika (2012-10-10). "BET Hip-Hop Awards 2012: Chris Lighty Tribute, Cyphers & Winners". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  3. ^ Kaufman, Gil (2012-09-12). "Kanye West Leads BET Hip-Hop Awards 2012 Nominees With 17". MTV News. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  4. ^ "BET Hip Hop Awards 2012". CBS News. October 1, 2012. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  5. ^ Alexis, Nadeska (2012-10-10). "BET Hip Hop Awards Performance Recap: T.I., Diddy, Rick Ross, French Montana, More". MTV News. Archived from the original on June 5, 2022. Retrieved 2022-06-05.