Pharrell won big at the 2014 BET Awards, beating out two Beyoncé videos for Video of the Year and performing with surprise guest Missy Elliot.

2014 BET Awards

Chris Rock hosted the awards, which featured an incredible number of performers ranging from Best New Artist winner August Alsina to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Lionel Richie. While receiving his big honor, the techs at the BET awards misspelled Richie’s name on the screen, writing it “R-I-T-C-H-I-E” instead.

Other performers included T.I. and Iggy Azalea, who performed their single “No Mediocre” before going into Azalea’s hit “Fancy,” and Nicki Minaj, who performed “Chi-Raq” and “Pills N Potions.” Robin Thicke also performed, making another awkward plea to his estranged wife, Paula Patton. Thicke dedicated the song to her, saying, “I miss you and I’m sorry.”

On the red carpet, Keke Palmer turned heads with a revealing cut out dress by Alon Livnedress. The metallic mini featured a deep v-neck and cutouts on her hip bones.

Full List of Winners:

Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Drake
Best Collaboration: Beyoncé f/ Jay Z “Drunk In Love”
Best Group: Young Money
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: Beyoncé
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Pharrell Williams
Best New Artist: August Alsina
Video of the Year: Pharrell Williams “Happy”

Article by Olivia Truffaut-Wong

Olivia Truffaut-Wong was born and raised in Berkeley, California, where she developed her love of all things entertainment. After moving to New York City to earn her degree in Film Studies, she stayed on the East Coast to follow her passion and become an entertainment writer. She lives on a diet of television, movies and food.