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.[1] 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.[2][3][4]
| 14th BET Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 29, 2014 |
| Location | Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California |
| Presented by | Black Entertainment Television |
| Hosted by | Chris Rock |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | BET |
Performers edit
Main Show edit
| Artist(s) | Song(s) |
|---|---|
| Pharrell Missy Elliott |
"Come Get It Bae" (Pharrell) "Pass That Dutch" |
| Lil Wayne | "Krazy" "Believe Me" |
| John Legend Jhene Aiko |
"You & I (Nobody in the World)" (Legend) "The Worst" |
| Chris Brown Lil Wayne Tyga Travis Barker |
"Loyal" |
| Usher | Medley |
| Jennifer Hudson | "Walk It Out" "It's Your World" |
| Nicki Minaj | "Chi-Raq" "Pills N Potions" with Burnell Taylor |
| August Alsina Chris Brown Trey Songz |
"Kissin' On My Tattoos" (Alsina) "I Luv This S**t (Remix)" "Na Na" (Songz) |
| John Legend Ledisi Yolanda Adams |
Tribute to Lionel Richie
|
| Lionel Richie | "Easy" "All Night Long (All Night)" |
| T.I. Iggy Azalea |
"No Mediocre" "Fancy" (Azalea) |
| Troop Color Me Badd Silk |
Great Love Songs of the 1990s
|
| Robin Thicke | "Forever Love" |
| Beyoncé Jay-Z |
"Partition (Remix)" |
BET Music Matters Stage Performers edit
- Gabi Wilson
- Adrian Marcel
- Sebastian Mikael
Presenters edit
Nominations edit
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist edit
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist edit
Best Group edit
Best Collaboration edit
- 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 edit
- 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 edit
Best Female Hip Hop Artist edit
Video of the Year edit
- Beyoncé – "Partition"
- Beyoncé featuring Jay Z – "Drunk in Love"
- Chris Brown – "Fine China"
- Drake – "Worst Behavior"
- Pharrell Williams – "Happy"
Video Director of the Year edit
Best New Artist edit
Best Gospel Artist edit
Best Actress edit
Best Actor edit
YoungStars Award edit
Best Movie edit
- 12 Years a Slave
- Lee Daniels' The Butler
- The Best Man Holiday
- Fruitvale Station
- Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
Subway Sportswoman of the Year edit
Subway Sportsman of the Year edit
Centric Award edit
- Aloe Blacc – "The Man"
- Jennifer Hudson featuring T.I. – "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)"
- Jhené Aiko – "The Worst"
- Liv Warfield – "Why Do You Lie?"
- Wale feat Sam Dew – "LoveHate Thing"
FANdemonium Award edit
Best International Act: Africa edit
Best International Act: UK edit
References edit
- ^ Maglio, Tony (14 May 2014). "Chris Rock to Host 2014 BET Awards". The Warp. Archived from the original on 15 May 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ "Beyonce & Jay Z Lead 2014 BET Awards". Billboard. 2014-01-26. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
- ^ ""BET Awards" 2014 Nominations Announced". Online.wsj.com. 2002-10-03. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
- ^ "Beyonce and Jay Z Lead 2014 BET Awards Nominations". Variety. May 14, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ Ramirez, Erika (19 June 2014). "Nicki Minaj, John Legend & More To Perform At 2014 BET Awards". Billboard.com. Retrieved 20 June 2014.