The 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards, which aired Tuesday night (October 14), is often buzzed about for their performances and cyphers. And rightfully so.
The annual event brought some of the game’s hottest MCs to the stage, and gave fresh faces and veterans alike a chance to show off their skills on the mic.
Among the memorable performances for the night was when Common brought out Mike Brown’s parents after he performed “Kingdom” with Vince Staples and Jay Electronic.
Many of the usual suspects took home awards this year, though there were a few surprises. Check out the full list of winners below.
Album of the Year
Drake, Nothing Was the Same
Best Club Banger
Future, “Move That Dope”
Best Collab, Duo or Group
YG featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan “My N—a”
Best Hip Hop Video
Drake, “Worst Behavior”
Best Live Performer
Kanye West
Best Mixtape
Wiz Khalifa, 28 Grams
DJ of the Year
DJ Mustard
Hustler of the Year
Dr. Dre
Impact Track
Common featuring Vince Staples, “Kingdom”
Lyricist of the Year
Kendrick Lamar
Made You Look Award
Nicki Minaj
MVP of the Year
DJ Mustard
Producer of the Year
DJ Mustard
Sweet 16: Best Feature Verse
Kendrick Lamar, “Control”
Track of the Year
YG featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan “My N—a”
Video Director of the Year
Hype Williams
Who Blew Up Award
Iggy Azalea
Best Hip Hop Online
WorldStarHipHop