BET WARDS 2012 ..!HOSTED, BY SAMUEL L. JACKSON
By Gadiola Emanuel - 10:33:00 AM
Sarkodie and Wizkid beat competitors Ice Prince (Nigeria), Camp Mulla (Kenya), Mokobe (Mali) and Lira
(South Africa) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, to take home
the prestigious "shooting star" trophy, won last year by Nigerian
superstars 2Face and D'Banj.
The big winners of the evening included Kanye West,Jay-Z, Beyoncรฉ and Chris Brownwho each took home two awards. While Jay-Z beat his missus in the Best Video category, Beyoncรฉ did take home the trophy for Best Female and Video Director of the Year (together with Alan Ferguson). Nicki Minaj won Best Female Hip Hop Artist for the third year in a row.
Video Of The Year: The Throne (Jay Z & Kanye West Featuring Otis Redding) "Otis"
Video Director Of The Year:Beyonce& Alan Ferguson
Best Female Artist:Beyonce
Beyoncรฉ
The hottest chick in the game, new
mom, actress and iconic music superstar continued to dominate the music
world with her critically acclaimed album 4.
Best Male Artist: Chris Brown
Chris Brown
Always defying gravity with his
electrifying dance moves, the Prince of Pop stayed cutting edge, making
himself a music chart fixture.
Best Group: The Throne (Jay Z & Kanye West)
The Throne
The two rap titans proved to be as
explosive as everyone expected, lending more proof to the belief that no
one can dethrone them as hip hop kings.
Best Collaboration: Wale Featuring Miguel "Lotus Flower"
Best Hip Hop Artist: Drake
Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Best New Artist: Big Sean
Best Gospel Artist: Yolanda Adams
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Yolanda Adams
With the release of her eleventh
studio album Becoming, Yolanda Adams proved once again why she's one of
the most influential voices in the genre.
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Best Actress: Viola Davis
Best Actor: Kevin Hart
Youngstars Award: Diggy
Best Movie: "The Help"
Viewer's Choice: Mindless Behavior
Mindless Behavior
These teen sensations are vying for
a Fandemonium and Viewer's Choice Award for the first time. Will
"Hello" let them take home a BET Award?
Centric Award: Common
Common
Common continues to hit the mark with the expertly crafted rhymes on his ninth studio album The Dreamer/The Believer.
Best International Act: Africa: Sarkodie (Ghana) & Wizkid (Nigeria)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Sarkodie's energetic flow will get adrenaline levels rising nonstop on the dance floor.
Best International Act / UK: Wretch 32
Wretch 32
What this razor-sharp rhyme slinger brings to the table is pretty Black and White: pinpoint lyricism.
Subway Sportswoman Of The Year: Serena Williams
Serena Williams
With 27 Grand Slam wins and two
gold medals under her belt, it's safe to say that few have matched the
success of Serena Williams in tennis. With the upcoming 2012 Olympics on
the horizon, all eyes are on her to bring back another gold medal to
the US.
Subway Sportsman Of The Year: Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant
Since entering the NBA, Kevin
Durant has been heralded as a potential legend in the making. Having
played for the Oklahoma City Thunder since they were the Seattle
Supersonics, Durant has been an undeniable influence in the team’s
progression as a basketball powerhouse.
AOL Fandemonium Award: Chris Brown
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