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Although it seems like 2014 is the "Year of the Carters," Pharrell stole the night, taking home awards for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist and Video of the Year. Apparently, Bey’s album that was comprised of videos just wasn’t “Happy” enough. 

Standout performances included “You and I” by the soulful John Legend, and a collaboration between Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Tyga with their hit song “Loyal.” Of course, there was Usher’s noteworthy performance of a multitude of his hits including “Confessions,” U Remind Me” and “Caught Up.”

Lionel Richie was given the Lifetime Achievement Award (despite the fact that the news network couldn't spell his name). John Legend, Ledisi and Yolanda Williams also performed a tribute to the legendary singer. 

The show wasn’t all fun and games. A stabbing and a shooting at two separate pre-show events overshadowed the night. Neither events were directly affiliated, nor endorsed, by BET Networks. 

Below is a list of 2014 BET Awards nominees and winners: 

Video of the Year

Pharrell Williams – "Happy" (Winner)

Beyoncé – "Partition"

Beyoncé feat. Jay Z – "Drunk In Love"

Chris Brown – "Fine China"

Drake – "Worst Behavior"

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Nicki Minaj (Winner)

Eve

Iggy Azalea

Angel Haze

Charli Baltimore

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

Drake (Winner)

J. Cole

Future

Kendrick Lamar

Jay Z

Best Collaboration

Beyoncé feat. Jay Z – "Drunk In Love" (Winner)

Jay Z feat.  Justin Timberlake – "Holy Grail"

August Alsina feat. Trinidad Jame$ – "I Luv This"

Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell Williams – "Blurred Lines"

Drake feat. Majid Jordan – "Hold On (We're Going Home)"

YG feat. Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan – "My Hitta"

Best Actress

Lupita Nyong’o (Winner)

Oprah Winfrey

Gabrielle Union

Kerry Washington

Angela Bassett

Best Group

Young Money (Winner)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

A$AP Mob

Daft Punk

TGT

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

Pharrell Williams (Winner)

August Alsina

Chris Brown

John Legend

Justin Timberlake

Subway Sportsman of the Year

Kevin Durant (Winner)

Carmelo Anthony

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

LeBron James

Blake Griffin

Subway Sportswoman of the Year

Serena Williams (Winner)

Lolo Jones

Brittney Griner

Venus Williams

Skylar Diggins

Best Gospel Artist

Tamela Mann (Winner)

Hezekiah Walker

Erica Campbell

Donnie McClurkin

Tye Tribbett

Best New Artist

August Alsina (Winner)

Ariana Grande

Schoolboy Q

Rich Homie Quan

Mack Wilds

Best International Act: Africa

Davido (Nigeria) (Winner)

Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

Mafikizolo (South Africa)

Sarkodie (Ghana)

Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) Toofan (Togo)