The BET Awards were handed out tonight in Los Angeles. The annual live show, is one of the most watched award shows on cable television per Nielsen. The “BET Awards” announces winners in 19 categories. Funny man Chris Rock hosted the night with routines mocking BET shows “The Game” and “Being Mary Jane” and performances of the night by Jennifer Hudson, Chris Brown, USHER and breakout artist August Alsina. Superstar Lionel Richie received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his 40 year career. Below is a complete list winners.
BET Awards: 2014 Winners:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Pharrell Williams |
Best Group
Young Money
Best Collaboration
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Video of the Year
Pharrell Williams – Happy
Video Director of the Year
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
August Alsina
Best Gospel Artist
Tamela Mann
Best Actress
Lupita Nyong’o
Best Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
KeKe Palmer |
YoungStars Award
KeKe Palmer
Best Movie
12 Years a Slave
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year
Kevin Durant
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ – I Luv This
Centric Award
Jhené Aiko – The Worst
Best International Act: Africa
Davido (Nigeria)
Best International Act: UK
Krept & Konan
FANdemonium Award
Beyoncé