12th BET Awards
DateJuly 1, 2012
LocationShrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Presented byBlack Entertainment Television
Hosted bySamuel L. Jackson
Websitehttp://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2012.html Edit this on Wikidata
Television/radio coverage
NetworkBET
Runtime210 minutes
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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 Year Video Director of the Year
Best Female R&B Artist Best Male R&B Artist
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Best Collaboration Best New Artist
Best Group Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice
YoungStars Award Centric Award
Best Actress Best Actor
Best Movie Best Gospel Artist
Subway Sportswoman of the Year Subway Sportsman of the Year
Best International Act: Africa Best International Act: United Kingdom

References

  1. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (June 16, 2011). "Beyoncé Set To Perform At 2011 BET Awards". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
  2. ^ L. Carter, Kelley (2012-06-02). "BET Awards 2012: Winners List". MTV News. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
  3. ^ "BET Awards 2012: Whitney Houston Tribute Marks Emotional High". Billboard. 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
  4. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (2012-07-01). "BET Awards 2012: Mariah Carey, Cissy Houston, Brandy Pay Tribute to Whitney Houston". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
  5. ^ "Whitney Houston tribute brings tears at BET Awards". CBS News. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
  6. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (July 3, 2012). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'BET Awards' + 'True Blood', European Football, 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Real Housewives of NJ' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 6, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
  7. ^ Rahman, Ray; EDT, 2012 at 04:01 AM. "Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce take prizes at 2012 BET Awards: See the full winners list". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2022-06-04.((cite web)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ a b Bark, Theo (June 8, 2011). "Patti LaBelle to Receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award". The Boombox. AOL. Retrieved June 20, 2011.

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