Pharrell Wins Big At 2014 BET Awards (Winners List)
The 2014 BET Awards were broadcast live from the Nokia Theater at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday night, and comedian Chris Rock dominated in his role as host.
Hip-hop artist Drake and the power couple Beyonce and Jay Z started the evening with five nominations each. However, the night seemed to be kindest to one Happy singer in particular.
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Pharrell Williams - who opened the show with a surprise appearance by Missy Elliott - took home two of the biggest awards of the evening, while Drake beat out Jay Z for the coveted Best Male Hip-Hop Artist honor.
Here are all the winners from the 2014 BET Awards:
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
WINNER: Pharrell Williams
Other Nominees:
August Alsina
Chris Brown
John Legend
Justin Timberlake
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
WINNER: Beyonce
Other Nominees:
Janelle Monáe
Jhené Aiko
K. Michelle
Rihanna
Tamar Braxton
Video of the Year
WINNER: Pharrell Williams – "Happy"
Other Nominees:
Beyoncé – "Partition"
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – "Drunk In Love"
Chris Brown – "Fine China"
Drake – "Worst Behavior"
Video Director of the Year
WINNER: Hype Williams
Other Nominees:
Benny Boom
Chris Brown
Colin Tilley
Director X
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
WINNER: Drake
Other Nominees:
Future
J. Cole
JAY Z
Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
WINNER: Nicki Minaj
Other Nominees:
Angel Haze
Charli Baltimore
Eve
Iggy Azalea
Best Gospel Artist
WINNER: Tamela Mann
Other Nominees:
Donnie McClurkin
Erica Campbell
Hezekiah Walker Tye Tribbett
Best New Artist
WINNER: August Alsina
Other Nominees:
Ariana Grande
Mack Wilds
Rich Homie QuanScHoolboy Q
Best Group
WINNER: Young Money
Other Nominees:
A$AP Mob
Daft Punk
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
TGT
Best Collaboration
WINNER: Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – "Drunk In Love"
Other Nominees:
August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ – "I Luv This"
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 Actress
WINNER: Lupita Nyong’o
Other Nominees:
Angela Bassett
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Oprah Winfrey
Best Actor
WINNER: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Other Nominees:
Forest Whitaker
Idris Elba
Kevin Hart
Michael B. Jordan
Best Movie
WINNER: 12 Years a Slave
Other Nominees:
The Best Man Holiday
Fruitvale Station
Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
Lee Daniels' The Butler
YoungStars Award
WINNER: Keke Palmer
Other Nominees:
Gabrielle Douglas
Jacob Latimore
Jaden Smith
Zendaya
Subway Sportsman of the Year
WINNER: Kevin Durant
Other Nominees:
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Carmelo Anthony
Blake Griffin
LeBron James
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
WINNER: Serena Williams
Other Nominees:
Brittney Griner
Lolo Jones
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams
Centric Award
WINNER: Jhené Aiko – "The Worst"
Other Nominees:
Aloe Blacc – "The Man"
Jennifer Hudson f/ T.I. – "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)"
LiV Warfield – "Why Do You Lie?"
Wale f/ Sam Dew – "LoveHate Thing"
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Best International Act: Africa
WINNER: Davido (Nigeria)
Other Nominees:
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) Toofan (Togo)
Best International Act: UK
WINNER: Krept & Konan
Other Nominees:
Dizzee Rascal
Ghetts
Laura Mvula
Rita Ora
Tinie Tempah