2012 BET Hip Hop Awards

The 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards was held on October 9, 2012, at Atlanta Civic Center in the ATL, hosted by Mike Epps. 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.

Performances

The list of performers was announced on September 13, 2012:

"Work Hard, Play Hard" /"Bandz a Make Her Dance" - Wiz Khalifa feat. Young Jeezy & Juicy J
"Amen"/"Young & Gettin' It" - Meek Mill feat. Kirko Bangz
"The Recipe"/"Swimming Pools (Drank)" - Kendrick Lamar
"Birthday Song"/"I'm Different" - 2 Chainz
"Trap Back Jumpin"/"Go Get It" - T.I.
"Turn on the Lights"/"Same Damn Time" - Future feat. Diddy
"Wild Boy" - MGK
"Pop That" - French Montana feat. Uncle Luke
"Hold Me Back"/"Ice Cold" - Rick Ross feat. Omarion

Cyphers

Internet Exclusive Cypher 1 - Brianna Perry, Relly, Fame, The Kid Daytona, K-La, Tito LopezInternet Exclusive Cypher 2 - Core Masson, Kosha Dillz, Boy JonesInternet Exclusive Cypher 3 - Lil Niqo, Lil Waah, Lil ChuckeeCypher 1 - Trae tha Truth, Chip, Iggy Azalea, B.o.B, & T.I. of Grand Hustle RecordsCypher 2 - JUS formally JayBird The Purdi Boi, Hopsin, ScHoolboy Q, Mac Miller, & Mystikal Cypher 3 - Jean Grae, Sarkodie, Ab-Soul, & Talib Kweli Cypher 4 - Angel Haze, Joey Bada$$, Driicky Graham, Childish Gambino, & ASAP RockyCypher 5 - Xzibit, YG, Kurupt, E-40, DJ Quik, Kendrick Lamar, & Snoop DoggCypher 6 - Murda Mook, Cassidy, Eve, & DMX of Ruff Ryders

Nominations

Best Hip Hop Video

; Drake featuring Lil Wayne – "HYFR"

2 Chainz featuring Drake – "No Lie"
A$AP Rocky – "Goldie"
Wale featuring Miguel – "Lotus Flower Bomb"
Kanye West featuring Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz – "Mercy"

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

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

2 Chainz featuring Drake – "No Lie"
Drake featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga – "The Motto (Remix)"
J. Cole featuring Missy Elliott – "Nobody's Perfect"
Wale featuring Miguel – "Lotus Flower Bomb"

Best Live Performer

Lyricist of the Year

;Kendrick Lamar

Video Director of the Year

Producer of the Year

MVP of the Year

Track of the Year

Only the producer of the track nominated in this category.
; "Ni**as in Paris" – Produced By Kanye West, Hit-Boy & Mike Dean

"Cashin' Out" – Produced By DJ Spinz
"Ima Boss" – Produced By Jahlil Beats
"No Lie" – Produced By Mike Will Made It and co-produced by Marz
"The Motto (Remix)" – Produced By T-Minus

CD of the Year

; The Throne – Watch the Throne

Common – The Dreamer/The Believer
Drake – Take Care
J. Cole – Cole World: The Sideline Story
Young Jeezy – ''TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition''

DJ of the Year

Rookie of the Year

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

Best Club Banger

; The Throne – "Ni**as in Paris"

Ca$h Out – "Cashin' Out"
Drake featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga – "The Motto (Remix)"
Future – "Same Damn Time"
Kanye West featuring Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz – "Mercy"

Best Mixtape

; Meek Mill – Dreamchasers 2

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse

;2 Chainz – "Mercy"

Diddy – "Same Damn Time (Remix)"
Drake – "Stay Schemin'"
Ludacris – "Same Damn Time "
T.I. – "Magic "

Hustler of the Year

Impact Track

;Nas – "Daughters"

Lupe Fiasco – "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)"
Lupe Fiasco – "B*tch Bad"
The Throne – "Murder to Excellence"

People's Champ Award

; 2 Chainz featuring Drake – "No Lie"

Driicky Graham – "Snapbacks & Tattoos"
Meek Mill featuring Rick Ross – "Ima Boss"
The Throne featuring Otis Redding – "Otis"
Kanye West featuring Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz – "Mercy"

Best Hip Hop Online Site

; WorldStarHipHop.com

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

I Am Hip Hop Award