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Billed as the “Too Big To Miss” show, the 2012 BET Awards aired on July 1 live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Samuel L. Jackson hosted the shindig. Chris Brown, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and a slew of others performed. Maze featuring Frankie Beverly claimed the Lifetime Achievement Award. Here’s a complete list of winners and nominees.

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

  • Beyoncé, “Countdown”
  • Beyoncé, “Love On Top”
  • The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West), “N-as in Paris”
  • The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) featuring Otis Redding, “Otis” [WINNER]
  • Usher, “Climax”

Video Director of the Year

  • Beyoncé & 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