The Winners' Circle

Check out who took home top honors.

Best Hip Hop Video - Drake "Started From the Bottom" - The visual component to "Started from the Bottom" covered all the bases of Drake's rise. Drizzy matures from childhood soccer player and convenience store clerk to full-fledged rap stardom in the Little X-directed video. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Best Hip Hop Video - Drake "Started From the Bottom" - The visual component to "Started from the Bottom" covered all the bases of Drake's rise. Drizzy matures from childhood soccer player and convenience store clerk to full-fledged rap stardom in the Little X-directed video. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Best Hip Hop Video: A$AP Rocky, Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar — "Problems" - Forget the special effects and big budget locations. This fantastic foursome had more than enough star power to make director Sam Lecca's straightforward treatment (rappers and flexible females) pop like a big budget affair.   (Photos from left: Christie Goodwin/Redferns via Getty Images, Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic, Noel Vasquez/Getty Images, Theo Wargo/Getty Images for ESPN)

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Reese’s Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo, Duo or Group): A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar – "Problems" - "Problems" brought nothing but good things to A$AP Rocky and his crew of rap guestlisters, Drake, Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz. Single No. 2 off Rocky's Long.Live.A$AP debut was a gold-selling smash garnering two of the three aformentioned their first Top 10 hit. Beast!(Photos from left: Christie Goodwin/Redferns via Getty Images, Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic, Noel Vasquez/Getty Images, Theo Wargo/Getty Images for ESPN)

Best Live Performer - Jay Z - Whether he's overseas or blessing a stage on the NYC homefront,  there's nothing quite like a Jay Z show. Jigga Man seems most comfortable with a mic in hand and continues to sell out dates all over the world. ( Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage)

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Best Live Performer - Jay Z - Whether he's overseas or blessing a stage on the NYC homefront,  there's nothing quite like a Jay Z show. Jigga Man seems most comfortable with a mic in hand and continues to sell out dates all over the world. ( Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Best Hip Hop Video: Kendrick Lamar — "Don't Kill My Vibe" - With the hilarious help of Mike Epps, this video mixes humor and fun with lots of style and substance. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Lyricist of the Year - Kendrick Lamar - Kendrick Lamar is helping to keep the lyrical component of hip hop alive and well.The Compton MC snags his second straight win in the catergory by shunning remedial wordplay for astute verbal brews with ornate rhyme schemes.  (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

Video Director of the Year - Benny Boom - Benny Boom has been bringing rap's lyrics to life for years now. Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill and more have commissioned the visual visionary's distinct talent for storytelling. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Video Director of the Year - Benny Boom - Benny Boom has been bringing rap's lyrics to life for years now. Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill and more have commissioned the visual visionary's distinct talent for storytelling. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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DJ of the Year - DJ Drama - Philly's own DJ Drama remains a staple in the rap circle. As a Hustle Gang member and T.I.'s DJ, Drama splits time between spinning on the tour circut and solo projects like Quality Street Music and the Dedication 5 mixtape with Lil Wayne. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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DJ of the Year - DJ Drama - Philly's own DJ Drama remains a staple in the rap circle. As a Hustle Gang member and T.I.'s DJ, Drama splits time between spinning on the tour circut and solo projects like Quality Street Music and the Dedication 5 mixtape with Lil Wayne. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Producer of the Year - Mike WiLL Made It - To say that Mike Will Made It dominated music in the last year is an understatement. Sonic juggernauts for Rihanna, Juicy J and Kanye West are just some of the credits in Mike's opus, and he's just getting started.  (Photo: Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)

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Producer of the Year - Mike WiLL Made It - To say that Mike Will Made It dominated music in the last year is an understatement. Sonic juggernauts for Rihanna, Juicy J and Kanye West are just some of the credits in Mike's opus, and he's just getting started.  (Photo: Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)

Hustler of the Year: Kendrick Lamar - Two years ago Kendrick Lamar was jockeying hard for a seat at the table. Now thanks to his relentless work ethic touring, recording with new material with his supergroup Black Hippy,  K. Dot has garner a spot next to the biggest names in the hip hop.    (Photo: Neilson Barnard/WireImage for VEVO)

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MVP of the Year - Kendrick Lamar - Kendrick Lamar played to win and when the TDE affiliate shoots, he scores. Lamar's monster year included  a platinum album, collaborating with Jay Z and millions in the bank. Not bad for a good kid from a m.a.a.d city. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/WireImage for VEVO)

Track of the Year: "Started From the Bottom " – Produced by Mike Zombie & Noah “40” Shebib (Drake) - Rookie beatsmith Mike Zombie laced Drake with a beat that kicked the bpms down a notch from the Toronto rapper's previous hit "The Motto," but the results were the same. Noah "40" Shebib simply came in to do some fine tuning as co-producer. (Photos from left: Mike Zombie via Instagram, Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Track of the Year  – "Started From the Bottom" Produced by Mike Zombie & Noah “40” Shebib (Drake) - "Started From the Bottom" birthed an anthem for anybody on the come up. Drake, Noah "40" Shebib and Mike Zombie produced the hypnotic heater ripe with passively arrogant rhymes. (Photos from left: Mike Zombie via Instagram, Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

Album of the Year –  Kendrick Lamar, good kid, m.A.A.d city - good kid, m.A.A.d city set the tone for Kendrick Lamar's rule. K. Dot's major label debut is a rap feast that resonates for showing the Compton rapper's artistic maturity without sacrificing his underground roots. (Photo: Interscope Records)

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Album of the Year –  Kendrick Lamar, good kid, m.A.A.d city - good kid, m.A.A.d city set the tone for Kendrick Lamar's rule. K. Dot's major label debut is a rap feast that resonates for showing the Compton rapper's artistic maturity without sacrificing his underground roots. (Photo: Interscope Records)

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Who New?: Rookie of the Year - A$AP Ferg - A well-received mixtape (Lords Never Worry), debut (Trap Lord) and 10 million views of his "Work" single prove that A$AP Ferg is a rap rookie to watch. A$AP Mob's burgeoning member isn't afraid to experiment, blending rhymes based on his dueling perspectives of New York City life. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Who New?: Rookie of the Year - A$AP Ferg - A well-received mixtape (Lords Never Worry), debut (Trap Lord) and 10 million views of his "Work" single prove that A$AP Ferg is a rap rookie to watch. A$AP Mob's burgeoning member isn't afraid to experiment, blending rhymes based on his dueling perspectives of New York City life. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Hustler of the Year - Jay Z - Nearly 20 years after Reasonable Doubt hit, the hustle is alive and well in Jay Z. With his hand in music, sports, clothing and other ventures, the Roc Nation CEO continues to ink the blueprint for transcending boundaries. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Hustler of the Year - Jay Z - Nearly 20 years after Reasonable Doubt hit, the hustle is alive and well in Jay Z. With his hand in music, sports, clothing and other ventures, the Roc Nation CEO continues to ink the blueprint for transcending boundaries. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style) -A$AP Rocky and Nicki Minaj - A$AP Rocky's style is as uninhibited as his rhymes — which is a good thing. Rocky has a pension for the slim-fitting pants, chunky gold jewelry and gaudy attire of rap's yesteryear, sprinkled with a uniqueness that keeps us talking. Nicki Minaj's infamous curves and her wardrobe are a match made in fabric heaven. The Queens MC graduated from costumes and colorful wigs to figure-hugging looks that hit her in all the right places. (Photos From Left: John Ricard/BET, Danny Martindale/Getty Images)

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Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style) -A$AP Rocky and Nicki Minaj - A$AP Rocky's style is as uninhibited as his rhymes — which is a good thing. Rocky has a pension for the slim-fitting pants, chunky gold jewelry and gaudy attire of rap's yesteryear, sprinkled with a uniqueness that keeps us talking. Nicki Minaj's infamous curves and her wardrobe are a match made in fabric heaven. The Queens MC graduated from costumes and colorful wigs to figure-hugging looks that hit her in all the right places. (Photos From Left: John Ricard/BET, Danny Martindale/Getty Images)

Best Hip Hop Online Site: WorldStarHipHop.com - Rounding out the competition is last year's winner. Averaging 1.1 million visitors a day the website features shock and awe content to it most extreme, plus music and video vixens galore. Photo: WorldStarHipHop.com)

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Best Hip Hop Online Site - WorldStarHipHop.com - World Star Hip Hop is the go-to spot for everything from epic squabbles to rap videos and everything in between. In less than a decade, the website founded by Lee "Q" O'Denat has become a leader in digital content, receiving more than 1 million unique visitors a day. (Photo: WorldStarHipHop.com)

Reese’s Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo, Duo or Group): French Montana, Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne — "Pop That" - French Montana with help from three of hip hop's elite took an Uncle Luke sample to new heights giving this generation a timeless party anthem.(Photos from left: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET, CFI / Splash News, Frank Micelotta/Getty Images for BET, Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Best Club Banger - French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne – "Pop That" (Produced by Lee on the Beats) - There are no specific recipes for a club banger but French Montana cooked up something special with 2012's summer banger produced by Lee On the Beats. Rick Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne added to the pounding 808 drum pattern over a looped sample of Uncle Luke's "I Wanna Rock." (Photos from left: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET, CFI / Splash News, Frank Micelotta/Getty Images for BET, Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Best Mixtape Big Sean – Detroit - Big Sean's Detroit mixtape is an ode to his Motor City dwellings full of exceptional production and big name features. Sean's unembellished effort has been downloaded just under two million times. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Best Mixtape Big Sean – Detroit - Big Sean's Detroit mixtape is an ode to his Motor City dwellings full of exceptional production and big name features. Sean's unembellished effort has been downloaded just under two million times. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse - Kendrick Lamar – "Problems" (A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar) - Even when he's clocking a feature, Kendrick Lamar doesn't take a backseat to anybody. K. Dot's finale verse on A$AP Rocky's "Problems" boasts quick-witted quotables and cocky quips. (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

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Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse - Kendrick Lamar – "Problems" (A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar) - Even when he's clocking a feature, Kendrick Lamar doesn't take a backseat to anybody. K. Dot's finale verse on A$AP Rocky's "Problems" boasts quick-witted quotables and cocky quips. (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

Impact Track - "Crooked Smile" J. Cole Feat. TLC - J. Cole's "Crooked Smile" encourages listeners to admonish their imperfections with the same sincerity that has been the North Carolina MC's strong suit. TLC manning the hook marked their first newly-released music in eight years. (Photo: Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)

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Impact Track - "Crooked Smile" J. Cole Feat. TLC - J. Cole's "Crooked Smile" encourages listeners to admonish their imperfections with the same sincerity that has been the North Carolina MC's strong suit. TLC manning the hook marked their first newly-released music in eight years. (Photo: Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)

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People’s Champ Award Presented by Verizon - Drake – "Started From the Bottom" - It's all about expansion for this year's People's Champ recipient. "Started From the Bottom" introduced Drake's mindset going into 2013, and thus far he hasn't missed the mark. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

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People’s Champ Award Presented by Verizon - Drake – "Started From the Bottom" - It's all about expansion for this year's People's Champ recipient. "Started From the Bottom" introduced Drake's mindset going into 2013, and thus far he hasn't missed the mark. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)