The 2014 BET Awards are full of comedic relief thanks to host Chris Rock and more than entertaining due to the wealth of performances from some of hip-hop and R&B’s biggest names. The onstage experience is even more momentous thanks to the network recognizing the accomplishments of the game’s superstars. Check out the big winners below.
2014 BET Awards Winners
Best New Artist
Ariana Grande
August Alsina — WINNER
Mack Wilds
Rich Homie Quan
ScHoolboy Q
Best Gospel Artist
Donnie McClurkin
Erica Campbell
Hezekiah Walker
Tamela Mann — WINNER
Tye Tribbett
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyonce
Janelle Monáe
Jhene Aiko
K. Michelle
Rihanna
Tamar Braxton
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
August Alsina
Chris Brown
John Legend
Justin Timberlake
Pharrell Williams
Best Group
A$AP Mob
Daft Punk
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
TGT
Young Money
Best Collaboration
August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ — ‘I Luv This’
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z — ‘Drunk In Love’
Drake f/ Majid Jordan — ‘Hold On (We’re Going Home)’
JAY Z f/ Justin Timberlake — ‘Holy Grail’
Robin Thicke f/ T.I. & Pharrell Williams — ‘Blurred Lines’
YG f/ Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan — ‘My Hitta’
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Future
J. Cole
JAY Z
Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Angel Haze
Charli Baltimore
Eve
Iggy Azalea
Nicki Minaj
Video of the Year
Beyonce — ‘Partition’
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z — ‘Drunk In Love’
Chris Brown — ‘Fine China’
Drake — ‘Worst Behavior’
Pharrell Williams — ‘Happy’
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Chris Brown
Colin Tilley
Director X
Hype Williams
Centric Award
Aloe Blacc — ‘The Man’
Jennifer Hudson f/ T.I. — ‘I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)’
Jhené Aiko — ‘The Worst’
LiV Warfield — ‘Why Do You Lie?’
Wale f/ Sam Dew — ‘LoveHate Thing’
Best International Act: Africa
Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Toofan (Togo)
Best International Act: UK
Dizzee Rascal
Ghetts
Krept & Konan
Laura Mvula
Rita Ora
Tinie Tempah