BET Awards 2014 — Winners and Highlights
The BET Awards 2014 aired live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles and celebrated achievements across music, film, television and sports. The ceremony featured standout performances, including a set by American Idol season 3 alum Jennifer Hudson, and a surprise appearance by Nicki Minaj alongside American Idol season 12 contestant Burnell Taylor. Comedian Chris Rock served as the evening’s host, guiding the show through performances, tributes and the presentation of awards.
The event honored artists, directors, actors and athletes with awards spanning categories such as Best Female and Male R&B/Pop Artist, Best Actor and Actress, Best Movie, and international recognition. Below is the complete list of nominees and winners from the 2014 ceremony. Winners are indicated in bold for quick reference.
Music, Film, and Sports Winners — BET Awards 2014
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Beyoncé — WINNER
- Janelle Monáe
- Jhené Aiko
- K. Michelle
- Rihanna
- Tamar Braxton
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- August Alsina
- Chris Brown
- John Legend
- Justin Timberlake
- Pharrell Williams — WINNER
Best Group
- A$AP Mob
- Daft Punk
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
- TGT
- Young Money — WINNER
Best Collaboration
- August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ – I Luv This
- Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love — WINNER
- Drake f/ Majid Jordan – Hold On (We’re Going Home)
- JAY Z f/ Justin Timberlake – Holy Grail
- Robin Thicke f/ T.I. & Pharrell Williams – Blurred Lines
- YG f/ Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan – My Hitta
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
- Drake — WINNER
- Future
- J. Cole
- JAY Z
- Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Angel Haze
- Charli Baltimore
- Eve
- Iggy Azalea
- Nicki Minaj — WINNER
Video of the Year
- Beyoncé – Partition
- Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love
- Chris Brown – Fine China
- Drake – Worst Behavior
- Pharrell Williams – Happy — WINNER
Video Director of the Year
- Benny Boom
- Chris Brown
- Colin Tilley
- Director X
- Hype Williams — WINNER
Best New Artist
- Ariana Grande
- August Alsina — WINNER
- Mack Wilds
- Rich Homie Quan
- ScHoolboy Q
Best Gospel Artist
- Donnie McClurkin
- Erica Campbell
- Hezekiah Walker
- Tamela Mann — WINNER
- Tye Tribbett
Best Actress
- Angela Bassett
- Gabrielle Union
- Kerry Washington
- Lupita Nyong’o — WINNER
- Oprah Winfrey
Best Actor
- Chiwetel Ejiofor — WINNER
- Forest Whitaker
- Idris Elba
- Kevin Hart
- Michael B. Jordan
YoungStars Award
- Gabby Douglas
- Jacob Latimore
- Jaden Smith
- KeKe Palmer — WINNER
- Zendaya
Best Movie
- 12 Years a Slave — WINNER
- The Best Man Holiday
- Fruitvale Station
- Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
- Lee Daniels’ The Butler
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
- Brittney Griner
- Lolo Jones
- Serena Williams — WINNER
- Skylar Diggins
- Venus Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year
- Blake Griffin
- Carmelo Anthony
- Floyd Mayweather Jr.
- Kevin Durant — WINNER
- LeBron James
Centric Award
- Aloe Blacc – The Man
- Jennifer Hudson f/ T.I. – I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)
- Jhené Aiko – The Worst — WINNER
- LiV Warfield – Why Do You Lie?
- Wale f/ Sam Dew – LoveHate Thing
Best International Act: Africa
- Davido (Nigeria) — WINNER
- Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
- Mafikizolo (South Africa)
- Sarkodie (Ghana)
- Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
- Toofan (Togo)
Best International Act: UK
- Dizzee Rascal
- Ghetts
- Krept & Konan — WINNER
- Laura Mvula
- Rita Ora
- Tinie Tempah
Viewers Choice Award
- August Alsina — WINNER
Summary
The BET Awards 2014 recognized a wide range of talent, from chart-topping musicians and breakthrough new artists to acclaimed actors and international stars. Highlights of the night included performances by Jennifer Hudson and a surprise collaboration featuring Nicki Minaj and Burnell Taylor, as well as major wins for Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Drake, Nicki Minaj and August Alsina among others. The ceremony underscored the diversity and influence of artists across genres and regions, honoring both established icons and rising stars.