It was a big night for Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Chris Brown. Each of the superstars went home with two awards at Sunday’s BET Awards ’12. Beyoncé picked up Best Female R&B Artist, dedicating her award to Whitney Houston, and Video Director of the Year for “Party,” which she shared with Solange’s boyfriend Alan Ferguson.
Jay-Z and Kanye aka The Throne won Best Group and the coveted Video of the Year for “Otis.” Jay competed against his wife in the category, making for some friendly competition. “It’s gonna be an argument at the crib,” joked Jamie Foxx as he presented the winner.
In addition to his performance duties, Chris Brown scored Best Male R&B Artist and the AOL Fandemonium Award, dedicating his awards to Team Breezy.
See a full list of winners below.
BET AWARDS ’12 WINNERS
Best Female R&B Artist
Beyoncé
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Drake
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Best Group
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
Best New Artist
Big Sean
Best Collaboration
Wale f/ Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Video of the Year
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) – “Otis”
Video Director of the Year
Beyoncé and Alan Ferguson
Best Gospel
Yolanda Adams
YoungStars Award
Diggy
Viewers’ Choice Award
Mindless Behavior – “Hello”
Centric Award
Common
Best International Act: U.K.
Wretch 32
Best International Act: Africa
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Actress
Viola Davis
Best Actor
Kevin Hart
Best Movie
The Help
Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams
Sportsman of the Year
Kevin Durant
AOL Fandemonium Award
Chris Brown