The Winner’s Circle
They came, saw and conquered!
1 / 20
The Winner's Circle - From Iggy Azalea and YG to DJ Mustard and Kendrick, here are the night's big winners.
2 / 20
Best Hip Hip Hop Video: Drake, "Worst Behavior" - With a heavy Southern flair, his dad in an old school suit made for a man with too much cool and one of the most simple, yet creative videos of the year, Drake took home the award for Best Hip Hop Video with ease. (Photo: Cash Money Records)
3 / 20
Best Collabo, Duo or Group: YG feat. Jeezy, Rich Homie Quan, "My Hitta" - The anthem for any man that is down for their homies 'til the very end, "My Hitta" by YG featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan was undoubtedly the winner for Best Collabo, Duo or Group this year. (Photo: Def Jam Recordings)
4 / 20
Best Live Performer: Kanye West - Besides being the biggest rock star in hip hop, Kanye West's live performance skills are some of the best in the music game which earned him the award for this year's Best Live Performer. Seriously though, have you seen the Yeezus Tour? The best. (Photo: Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Samsung)
5 / 20
Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar - If you had any questions before Kendrick Lamar dropped the "Control" verse last year, then his bars during last year's cypher should be enough to prove to you that he is without a doubt the Lyricist of the Year. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
ADVERTISEMENT
6 / 20
Video Director of the Year: Hype Williams - With some two decades down at running the game, we're ready to see what else Video Director of the Year Hype Williams has left to contribute to the art of music video directing. He is truly a master. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Bing)
7 / 20
DJ of the Year: DJ Mustard - When at least 50% of your favorite songs start with "Mustard on the beat," you should know why DJ Mustard is the incredibly deserving DJ of the Year. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)
8 / 20
Producer of the Year: DJ Mustard - Again, what would the year have been without DJ Mustard hits? Well, we're not quite sure since he dominated airwaves, but we know that it wouldn't have been quite the same without his hip hop and R&B production skills. Congrats, Mustard! (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)
9 / 20
MVP of the Year: DJ Mustard - And for the win... DJ Mustard! What better MVP than one that has blessed the masses with hit after hit after hit this year. He's truly unstoppable! (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
10 / 20
Track of the Year: "My Hitta," Produced by DJ Mustard [YG feat. Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan] - Naturally with a golden year, the DJ Mustard-produced "My Hitta" performed by YG featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan is this year's Track of the Year. (Photo: Courtesy of Def Jam Records)
ADVERTISEMENT
11 / 20
Album of the Year: Drake, Nothing Was the Same - From "Started From the Bottom" to "Worst Behavior" to "Hold On, We're Going Home," every track of Nothing Was the Same was a certified hit. But, of course, it was because Drake did it, duh! (Photo: Cash Money Records)
12 / 20
Who Blew Up Award: Iggy Azalea - All she needed was one song and one song is what made her pop. Iggy Azalea's single "Fancy" wasn't just a song of summer, it was one of the hottest tracks of the year, blowing her up to superstar status in a few short months. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Vevo)
13 / 20
Hustler of the Year: Dr. Dre - With the craziest and most respected boss move of 2014, Dr. Dre and his partner Jimmy Iovine sold Beats by Dre to Apple for over $3 billion. That deal has Dr. Dre on track to become the first billionaire in hip hop. Now how's that for a Cinderella story? (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for BET)
14 / 20
Made-You-Looks Award (Best Hip Hop Style): Nicki Minaj - With a newer, sexier and more sophisticated look, Nicki Minaj has had heads turning all this year as her zany style has evolved into something a tad more demure that the masses love! (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
15 / 20
Best Hip Hop Online Site: WorldStarHipHop.com - For the past few years, WorldStarHipHop.com has taken this award home, and this year is no different. Congrats to Q and the entire WSHH team! (Photo: WorldStarHipHop.com)
ADVERTISEMENT