Kanye And Jay-Z Dominate The BET Awards
Posted on Sun Jul 1st, 2012 9:11pm PDT By X17 Staff
Getty Images for BETTalk about power couples! There's more $$$ in these four seats that in some small countries!
Kanye West, who brought Kim Kardashian as his date, and Jay-Z took home top prize tonight at the BET Awards, named Best Group for Watch The Throne, by the entertainment channel. Beyonce snagged the Video of the Year Award for her single "Countdown."
Kanye kicked off the BET Awards tonight with a performance with 2 Chainz and Best New Artist winner Big Sean before he handed things over to host Samuel Jackson who did a "N----s in Paris" parody with director Spike Lee.
An extensive tribute to Whitney Houston drew some tears, with performances by the likes of Brandy, Monica, Chaka Khan and even Whitney's sister Cissy.
Rivals Chris Brown and Drake both took home prizes - they didn't compete against each other in any categories. Chris Brown won for Best Male R&B Artist and the Fandemonium Award, while Drake took the price for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist.
Kim Tweeted her excitement for boyfriend Kanye West and shared a kiss with new pal Beyonce, after their "other halves" won an award:
Click through to see a full list of winners ...
Marsha Ambrosius
Beyonce -- WINNER
Mary J. Blige
Melanie Fiona
Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown -- WINNER
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Group
Bad Meets Evil
Diddy-Dirty Money
Maybach Music Group
Mindless Behavior
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) -- WINNER
Best Collaboration
Beyonce f/ J. Cole - "Party"
Big Sean f/ Kanye West & Roscoe Dash "Marvin & Chardonnay"
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - "I'm On One"
Drake f/ Lil Wayne & Tyga - "The Motto"
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) f/ Otis Redding - "Otis"
Wale f/ Miguel - "Lotus Flower Bomb" -- WINNER
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Big Sean
Drake -- WINNER
J. Cole
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Young Jeezy
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Diamond
Nicki Minaj -- WINNER
Brianna Perry
Trina
Video of the Year
Beyonce - "Countdown" -- WINNER
Beyonce - "Love On Top"
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) - "[Expletive] in Paris"
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) f/ Otis Redding - "Otis"
Usher - "Climax"
Video Director of the Year
Beyonce & Alan Ferguson -- WINNER
Benny Boom
Chris Brown & Godfrey Tabarez
Kanye West
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
A$AP Rocky
Big Sean -- WINNER
Diggy Future
Meek Mill
Best Gospel
Yolanda Adams -- WINNER
Kim Burrell
James Fortune & FIYA
Fred Hammond
Trin-I-Tee 5:7
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Viola Davis -- WINNER
Taraji P. Henson
Regina King
Zoe Saldana
Best Actor
Don Cheadle
Common
Idris Elba
Kevin Hart -- WINNER
Denzel Washington
Young Stars Award
Astro
Diggy -- WINNER
Jacob Latimore
Keke Palmer
Willow Smith
Best Movie
"Good Deeds"
"Jumping The Broom"
"Laugh At My Pain"
"Red Tails"
"The Help" -- WINNER
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Skylar Diggins
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Serena Williams -- WINNER
Venus Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
Victor Cruz
Kevin Durant -- WINNER
LeBron James
Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice Award
Beyonce - "Love On Top"
Chris Brown - "Turn Up the Music"
Drake f/ Lil Wayne & Tyga - "The Motto"
Mindless Behavior - "Hello" -- WINNER
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) f/ Otis Redding - "Otis"
Wale f/ Miguel - "Lotus Flower Bomb"
Centric Award
Common -- WINNER
Estelle
Robert Glasper
Robin Thicke
Tyrese
Best International Act
AfricaCamp Mulla (Kenya)
Ice Prince (Nigeria)
Lira (South Africa)
Mokobe (Mali)
Sarkodie (Ghana) -- WINNER
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best International Act UK
Estelle
Labrinth
Emeli Sande
Sway
Wretch 32 -- WINNER
Lifetime Achievement
Frankie Beverly featuring Maze
Humanitarian Award
Rev. Al Sharpton
Fandemonium Award
Chris Brown
