The pre-taped 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards finally aired this evening and the show was action-packed. Aside from a notorious backstage clash between Rick Ross and Young Jeezy, the ceremony featured performances and cyphers by T.I, 50 Cent, Missy Elliott, Eve, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes and others.
Watch all of the performances and cyphers from the BET Hip Hop Awards below:
Grand Hustle (T.I., B.o.B, Iggy Azalea, Chip, & Trae Tha Truth)
Mac Miller, Mystikal, Schoolboy Q, Hopsin, & Sprite Hot 16 Winner Jay Bird the Purdi Boi
Talib Kweli, Jean Grae, Ab Soul, & Sarkodie
RZA, Angel Haze, Joey Bada$$, Driicky Graham, Childish Gambino, & A$AP Rocky
West Coast (Xzibit, YG, Kurupt, E-40, DJ Quik, Kendrick Lamar, & Snoop Dogg)
Ruff Ryders (Mook, Cassidy, Eve, & DMX)
Wiz Khalifa f/ Young Jeezy & Juicy J – Work Hard, Play Hard (Remix)
Meek Mill – Amen & Young & Gettin It (with Kirko Bangz)
Kendrick Lamar – The Recipe & Swimming Pools (Drank)
2 Chainz – Birthday Song & I’m Different
T.I. – Trap Back Jumpin’ & Go Get It
Future, Diddy, MGK, French Montana, & Uncle Luke – Turn On theLights, Same Damn Time, Wild Boy & Pop That
Rick Ross & Omarion – Hold Me Back & Ice Cold
Chris Lighty Tribute (Missy Elliott, 50 Cent, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, & A Tribe Called Quest)