BET Awards 2012 explained

12th BET Awards
Runtime:210 minutes
Date:July 1, 2012
Next:13th

The 12th BET Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on July 1, 2012.[1] The awards recognize Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Actor Samuel L. Jackson hosted the event for the first time.[2] In honor of Whitney Houston, who died earlier in the year, a musical tribute was performed by Monica, Brandy, Gary Houston, Cissy Houston, Chaka Khan,[3] while Mariah Carey shared some personal memories of her longtime friend.[4] [5]

The BET-televised event was watched by 7.42 million viewers and achieved a 3.2 rating in the adult 18-49 demographic, marking the highest numbers for the night on basic cable.[6] Typically taking place every June, this was the first ceremony to be held in July.

Performers

Artist(s)Song(s)
Kanye West
Big Sean
Pusha T
2 Chainz
"Mercy"
"Cold" (West)
"New God Flow" (West)
Usher"Climax"
Yolanda Adams
Jessica Reedy
Amber Bullock
Y'Anna Crawley
"You Brought the Sunshine"
Chanté Moore"Love to Love You Baby"
"Bad Girls"
(Tribute to Donna Summer)
Charles Perry"Home"
Nicki Minaj
2 Chainz
"Champion" (Minaj)
Beez in the Trap"
Valerie Simpson"Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing"
Melanie Fiona"Wrong Side of a Love Song"
D'Angelo"Untitled (How Does It Feel)"
"Sugah Daddy"
Rick Ross
Wale
Meek Mill
"Bag of Money"
"So Sophisticated" (Ross)
"Black Magic"
Joe
Tyrese
Faith Evans
Tribute to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
  1. "Can't Get Over You" (Joe)
  2. "Joy and Pain" (Tyrese)
  3. "Happy Feelin's" (Evans)
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly"We Are One"
"Before I Let Go"
Chris Brown"Don't Wake Me Up"
"Turn Up the Music"
Monica
Brandy
Gary Houston
Cissy Houston
Chaka Khan
Tribute to Whitney Houston
  1. "I Love the Lord" (Monica)
  2. "I'm Your Baby Tonight" (Brandy)
  3. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" (Brandy)
  4. "Where You Are" (G. Houston)
  5. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (C. Houston)
  6. "I'm Every Woman" (Khan)
Cash Out
Tyga
"Cashin' Out" (Cash Out)
"Rack City" (Tyga)

Nominees and winners

Winners are highlighted in boldface:[7]

Video of the YearVideo Director of the Year
Best Female R&B ArtistBest Male R&B Artist
Best Female Hip-Hop ArtistBest Male Hip-Hop Artist
Best CollaborationBest New Artist
Best GroupCoca-Cola Viewers' Choice
YoungStars AwardCentric Award
Best ActressBest Actor
Best MovieBest Gospel Artist
Subway Sportswoman of the YearSubway Sportsman of the Year
Best International Act: AfricaBest International Act: United Kingdom

FANdemonium Award

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vena . Jocelyn . Beyoncé Set To Perform At 2011 BET Awards . https://archive.today/20130104173930/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1665873/beyonce-set-perform-at-2011-bet-awards.jhtml. dead. January 4, 2013. . June 16, 2011 . June 20, 2011.
  2. Web site: L. Carter . Kelley . 2012-06-02 . BET Awards 2012: Winners List . https://web.archive.org/web/20140803220458/http://www.mtv.com/news/1688880/bet-awards-winners/ . dead . August 3, 2014 . 2022-06-04 . . en.
  3. Web site: 2012-07-02 . BET Awards 2012: Whitney Houston Tribute Marks Emotional High . 2022-06-04 . . en-US.
  4. Web site: Nordyke . Kimberly . 2012-07-01 . BET Awards 2012: Mariah Carey, Cissy Houston, Brandy Pay Tribute to Whitney Houston . 2022-06-04 . . en-US.
  5. Web site: Whitney Houston tribute brings tears at BET Awards . 2022-06-04 . . en-US.
  6. Web site: Sunday Cable Ratings: 'BET Awards' + 'True Blood', European Football, 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Real Housewives of NJ' & More. https://web.archive.org/web/20120706121145/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/07/03/sunday-cable-ratings-bet-awards-true-blood-european-football-keeping-up-with-the-kardashians-real-housewives-of-nj-more/140345/. dead. July 6, 2012. Kondolojy. Amanda . July 3, 2012. TV by the Numbers. July 3, 2012.
  7. Web site: Rahman . Ray . EDT . 2012 at 04:01 AM . Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce take prizes at 2012 BET Awards: See the full winners list . 2022-06-04 . . en.
  8. Web site: Bark . Theo . Patti LaBelle to Receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award . The Boombox . . June 8, 2011 . June 20, 2011.