JINSI KANYE WEST ALIVYO NYANYASA WENZAKE KATIKA LISTI YA WASHINDI WA BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2012

Kanye pockets seven awards, his 'Watch the Throne' collaborator Jay-Z follows his domination with five prizes, and 2 Chainz trails behind them with four.

Kanye West was a no-show at the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards on September 29, but he won big at the event. Out of the 17 nominations he got, the rap mogul received seven coveted awards for his "Watch the Throne" collaboration with Jay-Z, his work as a producer, and his joint project with his G.O.O.D Music crew.

Kanye collected Track of the Year and Best Club Banger for "Ni**as in Paris" that featured the Hov. He also shared CD of the Year for his duet album "Watch the Throne" with the Jiggaman, and Best Live Performer for their numerous joint performances. On top of that, he got Reese's Perfect Combo for his G.O.O.D Music song "Mercy".

Kanye additionally bagged two solo gongs, Producer of the Year and Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style). Jay-Z, meanwhile, added one more trophy to his collection by taking home Hustler of the Year title. He was unfortunately absent from the show as well.

The show was taped at Atlanta Civic Center with Mike Epps as a host. Musical guests included Rick Ross, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe and Missy Elliott. Another artist who won multiple prizes was Rookie of the Year, 2 Chainz.

Reese's Perfect Combo: Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean and Pusha T - "Mercy"
Hip-Hop Video Director of the Year: Hype Williams
Track of the Year: "Ni**as in Paris" - Jay-Z and Kanye West
Sweet 16 - Best Featured Verse: 2 Chainz - "Mercy"
Rookie of the Year: 2 Chainz
Producer of the Year: Kanye West
People's Champ Award: "No Lie" - 2 Chainz featuring Drake
MVP of the Year: Rick Ross
Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style): Kanye West
Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
Impact Track: "Daughters" - Nas
Hustler of the Year: Jay-Z
CD of the Year: "Watch the Throne" - Jay-Z and Kanye West
Best Mixtape: "Dreamchasers 2" - Meek Mill
Best Live Performer: Jay-Z and Kanye West
Best Hip-Hop Video: "H.Y.F.R" - Drake featuring Lil Wayne
Best Club Banger: "Ni**as in Paris" - Jay-Z and Kanye West
DJ of the Year: DJ Khaled
Best Hip-Hop Online Site: World Star Hip Hop