BET AWARDS 2012

The 2012 BET awards took place this Sunday at 8pm. Awards were handed out for best male and female R&B artist, video of the year, performances and style.

The Carter household has plenty to celebrate! as Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z collected two awards each  2012 BET Awards which was recorded live.

Cissy Houston paid tribute to her late daughter Whitney

A lifetime achievement award was presented to the 90s rapper Maze.

Performances were made by the likes of Usher, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Yolanda Adams.

Many celebrities were rockin their best outfits for the show and showcased their own individual fashion sensibilities particularly Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Kim Kardashian. Who do you think had the best get up for the night? 

There were (as usual) many award winners last night, they included:

Youngstars Award
Diggy

Best Group
The Throne (Jay-Z and Kanye West)

Best Actor
Kevin Hart, "Think Like a Man"

Best New Artist
Big Sean

Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown

Best Gospel
Yolanda Adams

Best Female R&B Artist
Beyoncé

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj

Video of the Year
The Throne (Jay-Z and Kanye West), featuring Otis Redding, "Otis"

Viewers' Choice Award
Mindless Behavior

Video Director of the Year
Beyoncé and Alan Ferguson

Entertainer of the Year
Chris Brown

Kanye West and his G.O.O.D. Music collaborators Big Sean,Pusha T and 2 Chainz kicked off the 2012 BET Awards with a bang, delivering their latest insta-hit "Mercy". 

Beyonce was acknowledged for Video Director of the Year and was seated throughout the evening next to her hubby and sister Solange, plus other showbiz pals including Kim Kardashian & Kanye West.