BET Awards 2014
The 14th BET Awards were held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California on June 29, 2014. Chris Rock was unveiled as the host for the upcoming BET Awards on May 14 during the network's 106 & Park music video countdown show. Beyoncé lead the nominations with 6, followed by Jay-Z with 5. Drake, Pharrell Williams and August Alsina were tied for 4. Beyoncé was the big winner of the night winning 3 BET Awards, while Nicki Minaj, Drake, August Alsina and Pharrell Williams with 2.
Performers
Main Show
BET Music Matters Stage Performers
- Gabi Wilson
- Adrian Marcel
- Sebastian Mikael
Presenters
- Bow Wow
- Keshia Chante
- Regina Hall
- Kevin Hart
- Keke Palmer
- Larenz Tate
- Gabrielle Union
- Kerry Washington
- Nick Cannon
- Zendaya
- Regina Hall
- Eva Marcille
- Terrence J
Nominations
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Beyoncé
- Tamar Braxton
- Janelle Monáe
- Jhené Aiko
- K. Michelle
- Rihanna
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Pharrell Williams
- John Legend
- August Alsina
- Chris Brown
- Justin Timberlake
Best Group
- TGT
- A$AP Mob
- Daft Punk
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
- Young Money
Best Collaboration
- Beyoncé featuring Jay Z – "Drunk in Love"
- August Alsina featuring Trinidad Jame$ - "I Luv This Shit"
- Drake featuring Majid Jordan – "Hold On, We're Going Home"
- Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams – "Blurred Lines"
- Jay Z featuring Justin Timberlake – "Holy Grail"
- YG featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan – "My Hitta"
Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award
- August Alsina featuring Trinidad Jame$ – "I Luv This Shit"
- Beyoncé featuring Jay Z – "Drunk in Love"
- Drake – "Worst Behavior"
- Jhené Aiko – "The Worst"
- Pharrell Williams – "Happy"
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
- Drake
- Kendrick Lamar
- J. Cole
- Future
- Jay Z
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Nicki Minaj
- Angel Haze
- Charli Baltimore
- Eve
- Iggy Azalea
Video of the Year
- Beyoncé – "Partition"
- Beyoncé featuring Jay Z – "Drunk in Love"
- Chris Brown – "Fine China"
- Drake – "Worst Behavior"
- Pharrell Williams – "Happy"
Video Director of the Year
- Hype Williams
- Benny Boom
- Colin Tilley
- Director X
- Chris Brown
Best New Artist
- Ariana Grande
- August Alsina
- Mack Wilds
- Rich Homie Quan
- ScHoolboy Q
Best Gospel Artist
- Donnie McClurkin
- Erica Campbell
- Hezekiah Walker
- Tamela Mann
- Tye Tribbett
Best Actress
- Lupita Nyong'o
- Angela Bassett
- Oprah Winfrey
- Kerry Washington
- Gabrielle Union
Best Actor
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Forest Whitaker
- Idris Elba
- Kevin Hart
- Michael B. Jordan
YoungStars Award
- Gabrielle Douglas
- Jacob Latimore
- Jaden Smith
- Keke Palmer
- Zendaya
Best Movie
- 12 Years a Slave
- Lee Daniels' The Butler
- The Best Man Holiday
- Fruitvale Station
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
- Brittney Griner
- Lolo Jones
- Serena Williams
- Venus Williams
- Skylar Diggins
Subway Sportsman of the Year
- Blake Griffin
- Carmelo Anthony
- Floyd Mayweather Jr.
- Kevin Durant
- LeBron James
Centric Award
- Aloe Blacc – "The Man"
- Jennifer Hudson featuring T.I. – "I Can't Describe "
- Jhené Aiko – "The Worst"
- Liv Warfield – "Why Do You Lie?"
- Wale feat Sam Dew – "LoveHate Thing"
FANdemonium Award
- Beyoncé
- Trey Songz
- Rihanna
- Justin Timberlake
Best International Act: Africa
- Davido
- Diamond Platnumz
- Mafikizolo
- Sarkodie
- Tiwa Savage
- Toofan
Best International Act: UK
- Krept and Konan
- Dizzee Rascal
- Ghetts
- Laura Mvula
- Tinie Tempah
- Rita Ora