BET Awards 2012

12th BET Awards

Date| July 1, 2012
Location| Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Presented by| Black Entertainment Television
Hosted by| Samuel L. Jackson
Website| http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2012.html
Television/radio coverage
Network| BET
Runtime| 210 minutes
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The 12th BET Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on July 1, 2012.[1] The awards recognize Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Actor Samuel L. Jackson hosted the event for the first time.[2] In honor of Whitney Houston, who died earlier in the year, a musical tribute was performed by Monica, Brandy, Gary Houston, Cissy Houston, Chaka Khan,[3] while Mariah Carey shared some personal memories of her longtime friend.[4][5]

The BET-televised event was watched by 7.42 million viewers and achieved a 3.2 rating in the adult 18-49 demographic, marking the highest numbers for the night on basic cable.[6] Typically taking place every June, this was the first ceremony to be held in July.

## Performers

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Artist(s)  | Song(s)

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Kanye West
Big Sean
Pusha T
2 Chainz | "Mercy"
"Cold" (West)
"New God Flow" (West)
Usher | "Climax"
Yolanda Adams
Jessica Reedy
Amber Bullock
Y'Anna Crawley  | "You Brought the Sunshine"
Chanté Moore | "Love to Love You Baby"
"Bad Girls"
(Tribute to Donna Summer)

Charles Perry  | "Home"
Nicki Minaj
2 Chainz | "Champion" (Minaj)
Beez in the Trap"
Valerie Simpson | "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing"
Melanie Fiona | "Wrong Side of a Love Song"
D'Angelo | "Untitled (How Does It Feel)"
"Sugah Daddy"
Rick Ross
Wale
Meek Mill | "Bag of Money"
"So Sophisticated" (Ross)
"Black Magic"
Joe
Tyrese
Faith Evans | Tribute to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly

1. "Can't Get Over You" (Joe)
2. "Joy and Pain" (Tyrese)
3. "Happy Feelin's" (Evans)

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly | "We Are One"
"Before I Let Go"
Chris Brown | "Don't Wake Me Up"
"Turn Up the Music"
Monica
Brandy
Gary Houston
Cissy Houston
Chaka Khan | Tribute to Whitney Houston

1. "I Love the Lord" (Monica)
2. "I'm Your Baby Tonight" (Brandy)
3. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" (Brandy)
4. "Where You Are" (G. Houston)
5. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (C. Houston)
6. "I'm Every Woman" (Khan)

Cash Out
Tyga | "Cashin' Out" (Cash Out)
"Rack City" (Tyga)

## Nominees and winners

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Winners are highlighted in boldface:[7]

Video of the Year | Video Director of the Year

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* "Otis" – Jay-Z and Kanye West feat. Otis Redding
* "Countdown" – Beyoncé
* "Love on Top" – Beyoncé
* "N
-s in Paris" – Jay-Z and Kanye West
* "Climax" – Usher

* Beyoncé & Alan Ferguson
* Benny Boom
* Chris Brown & Godfrey Taberez
* Kanye West
* Hype Williams

Best Female R&B Artist | Best Male R&B Artist

* Beyoncé
* Marsha Ambrosius
* Mary J. Blige
* Melanie Fiona
* Rihanna

* Chris Brown
* Bruno Mars
* Miguel
* Trey Songz
* Usher

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist | Best Male Hip-Hop Artist

* Nicki Minaj
* Diamond
* Brianna Perry
* Trina

* Drake
* Big Sean
* J. Cole
* Lil Wayne
* Rick Ross
* Young Jeezy

Best Collaboration | Best New Artist

* "Lotus Flower Bomb" – Wale feat. Miguel
* "Party" – Beyoncé feat. J. Cole
* "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay" – Big Sean feat. Kanye West & Roscoe Dash
* "I'm On One" – DJ Khaled feat. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne
* "The Motto" – Drake feat. Lil Wayne and Tyga
* "Otis" – Jay-Z and Kanye West feat. Otis Redding

* Big Sean
* ASAP Rocky
* Diggy
* Future
* Meek Mill

Best Group | Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice

* The Throne
* Bad Meets Evil
* Diddy Dirty Money
* Maybach Music Group
* Mindless Behavior

* "Hello" – Mindless Behavior
* "The Motto" – Drake feat. Lil Wayne and Tyga
* "Love on Top" – Beyoncé
* "Turn Up the Music" – Chris Brown
* "Otis" – Jay-Z and Kanye West feat. Otis Redding
* "Lotus Flower Bomb" – Wale feat. Miguel

YoungStars Award | Centric Award

* Diggy
* Astro
* Jacob Latimore
* Keke Palmer
* Willow Smith

* Common
* Estelle
* Robert Glasper
* Robin Thicke
* Tyrese

Best Actress | Best Actor

* Viola Davis
* Angela Bassett
* Taraji P. Henson
* Regina King
* Zoe Saldana

* Kevin Hart
* Don Cheadle
* Common
* Idris Elba
* Denzel Washington

Best Movie | Best Gospel Artist

* The Help
* Good Deeds
* Jumping the Broom
* Laugh at My Pain
* Red Tails

* Yolanda Adams
* Kim Burrell
* James Fortune & FIYA
* Fred Hammond
* Trin-I-Tee 5:7

Subway Sportswoman of the Year | Subway Sportsman of the Year

* Serena Williams
* Skylar Diggins
* Candace Parker
* Brittney Griner
* Venus Williams

* Kevin Durant
* Carmelo Anthony
* Kobe Bryant
* Victor Cruz
* LeBron James

Best International Act: Africa | Best International Act: United Kingdom

* Sarkodie (Ghana) and Wizkid (Nigeria)
* Camp Mulla (Kenya)
* Ice Prince (Nigeria)
* Lira (South Africa)
* Mokobé (Mali)

* Wretch 32
* Estelle
* Labrinth
* Emeli Sandé
* Sway

### FANdemonium Award

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* Chris Brown
* Lil Wayne
* Mindless Behavior
* Nicki Minaj
* Rihanna
* Trey Songz

### BET Lifetime Achievement Award

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* Maze featuring Frankie Beverly[8]

### BET Humanitarian Award

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* Rev. Al Sharpton[8]

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## References

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1. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (June 16, 2011). "Beyoncé Set To Perform At 2011 BET Awards". MTV News. MTV Networks. Archived from the original on January 4, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
2. ^ L. Carter, Kelley (2012-06-02). "BET Awards 2012: Winners List". MTV News. Archived from the original on August 3, 2014. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
3. ^ "BET Awards 2012: Whitney Houston Tribute Marks Emotional High". Billboard. 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
4. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (2012-07-01). "BET Awards 2012: Mariah Carey, Cissy Houston, Brandy Pay Tribute to Whitney Houston". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
5. ^ "Whitney Houston tribute brings tears at BET Awards". CBS News. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
6. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (July 3, 2012). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'BET Awards' + 'True Blood', European Football, 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Real Housewives of NJ' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 6, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
7. ^ Rahman, Ray; EDT, 2012 at 04:01 AM. "Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce take prizes at 2012 BET Awards: See the full winners list". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2022-06-04.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
8. ^ a b Bark, Theo (June 8, 2011). "Patti LaBelle to Receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award". The Boombox. AOL. Retrieved June 20, 2011.

## External links

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BET Awards

Music|

* Album of the Year
* Video of the Year
* Video Director of the Year
* Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice Award
* Best Collaboration
* Best Group
* Best Male Hip Hop Artist
* Best Female Hip Hop Artist
* Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
* Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
* Best New Artist
* Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
* Best International Act
* Best New International Act

Movies|

* Best Movie
* Best Actor
* Best Actress

Athletes|

* Sportsman of the Year
* Sportswoman of the Year

Special awards|

* BET Her Award
* YoungStars Award
* Humanitarian Award
* Lifetime Achievement Award
* Ultimate Icon Award

Defunct awards|

* Best Actor & Actress of the Year
* Best Gospel Artist
* J Cool Like That Award
* J Award
* Best International Act: Africa
* Best International Act: UK
* FANdemonium Award
* International Viewers' Choice Award
* Best International Act: Europe

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