Complete Coverage of the BET Awards.
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D’Angelo Makes Triumphant Return With ‘How Does It Feel’ + ‘Sugar Daddy’ at 2012 BET Awards
D'Angelo made his long-anticipated return to the stage tonight (July 1) at the BET Awards, performing a medly of his trademark bedroom anthem 'How Does It Feel' and 'Sugar Daddy,' one of 30 -- yes, 30! -- new tracks he's written for an upcoming new album.
Chris Brown Wins Best Male R&B Artist at the 2012 BET Awards
Chris Brown nabbed Best Male R&B Artist at the 2012 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday (July 1). Actress Meagan Good presented the trophy to the R&B crooner who was waiting backstage.
Nicki Minaj Brings Winning Spirit to 2012 BET Awards With ‘Champion’ + ‘Beez in the Trap’ Medley
Nicki Minaj brought her hip-hop side out in full force at the 2012 BET Awards, shutting up any of her critics who claimed she sold out as pure pop, while still maintaining the onstage theatrics that have become one of her trademarks.
Big Sean Snags Best New Artist Award at 2012 BET Awards
Bigger is better. In fact, bigger is best -- as in Best New Artist at the 2012 BET Awards, where Big Sean took home the coveted title against stiff competition from A$AP Rocky (a PopCrush fave), Meek Mill, Future and Diggy Simmons. Considering he had one of the biggest hits of the year so far with 'Dance (A$$),' it was a well-deserved win.
2012 BET Awards Show + Performance Pictures
The 2012 BET Awards were quite the star-studded, with performers like Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Usher, Nicki Minaj and many more filling the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Photographers captured some of hip-hop and R&B's hottest artists mingling in the audience, hanging out backstage, or performing for viewers all over the nation at the 2012 BET Awards.
G.O.O.D. Music Kicks Off 2012 BET Awards With ‘Mercy’
The G.O.O.D. Music family kicked off the BET Awards 2012 with a driving performance of their latest single, 'Mercy' from their upcoming compilation album 'Cruel Summer.' Dressed in all-white outfits, rappers Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz rocked the mic behind a replica of Lamborghini Murcielago and amid a showering of laser beams.
Usher Performs ‘Climax’ at the BET Awards 2012
Usher gave a subdued yet effective performance of his ubiquitous ballad 'Climax' at the BET Awards 2012. The song became Usher's 12th No. 1 hit of his career and, undoubtedly, is one of the biggest songs of the year.
The Throne Wins Best Group at 2012 BET Awards
Congrats to Kanye West and Jay-Z! The Throne reigns supreme, taking home the Best Group trophy at the 2012 BET Awards.
2012 BET Awards Winners List
It's hard to tell who the 2012 BET Awards winners will be, but Beyonce and Kanye West are the frontrunners for nominations, and almost immediately, Yeezy picked up his first award for the evening. After an energy-packed performance of 'Mercy' and 'Cold,' West and Jay-Z (who surprised him during the acceptance speech, coming out from backstage) took home the 2012 BET Award award for Best Group.
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2012 BET Awards Red Carpet Pictures
Hip-hop's hottest stars stepped out tonight (July 1) at the 2012 BET Awards, posing for red carpet pictures prior to the show. Rhyme slingers like Big Sean, A$AP Rocky, Rick Ross and R&B hit makers like Elle Varner plus many more arrived at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif., for the big night in rap, R&B and hip-hop music.