Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Beyonce
- Janelle Monae
- Jhene Aiko
- K. Michelle
- Rihanna
- Tamar Braxton
Winner: Beyonce
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- August Alsina
- Chris Brown
- John Legend
- Justin Timberlake
- Pharrell Williams
Winner: Pharrell
Best Group
- A$AP Mob
- Daft Punk
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
- TGT
- Young Money
Winner: Young Money
Best Collaboration
- August Alsina F/ Trinidad Jame$ – “I Luv This”
- Beyonce F/ Jay Z – “Drunk In Love”
- Drake F/ Majid Jordan – :Hold On (we’re Going Home)”
- Jay Z F/ Justin Timberlake – “Holy Grail”
- Robin Thick F/ T.I. and Pharrell Williams – “Blurred Lines”
- YG F/ Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan – “My Hitta”
Winner: Beyonce F/ Jay Z – “Drunk In Love”
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
- Drake
- Future
- J.Cole
- Jay Z
- Kendrick Lamar
Winner: Drake
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Nicki Minaj
- Iggy Azalea
- Eve
- Angel Haze
- Charlie Baltimore
Winner: Nicki Minaj
Video of the Year
- Beyonce F/ Jay Z – “Drunk In Love”
- Pharrell – “Happy”
- Chris Brown – “Fine China”
- Drake – “Worst Behavior”
- Beyonce – “Partition”
Winner: Pharrell – “Happy”
Video Director Of The Year
- Benny Boom: In 2009 he nabbed Video Director of the Year at the BET Awards, and his work with the likes of Nicki Minaj and K.Michelle put him back in the running as a contender this year.
- Chris Brown:Brown’s artistic expression goes far beyond the bounds of being a singer/songwriter. In recent years, the “Fine China” performer, along with the video’s co-director, is proving his worth behind the lens.
- Collin Tilley: Tilley may be only 25, but he is already besting music video directors ten plus years his senior. His directorial vision has been behind some of today’s hottest videos, including Future’s “Honest” and Kelly Rowland’s “Kisses Down Low.”
- Director X: He is arguably one of the best video directors of the last 20 years. From Brandy to Beyoncé to Jadakiss, he has worked with all of today’s top acts. In the last calendar year, he has spearheaded visuals for Iggy Azalea and Ciara, to name a few.
- Hype Williams: Hype Williams and superb video directing are synonymous. He emerged in the 1990s and his career has been on the upswing ever since, working with Beyoncé, Kanye West and other top acts.
Winner: Hype Williams
Best New Artist
- Ariana Grande
- August Alsina
- Mack Wilds
- Rich Homie Quan
- Schoolboy Q
Winner: August Alsina
Best Gospel Artist
- Erica Campbell
- Tye Tribbett
- Hezekiah Walker
- Donnie McClurkin
- Tamela Mann
Winner: Tamela Mann
Best Actor
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Forest Whitaker
- Idris Elba
- Kevin Hart
- Michael B. Jordan
Winner: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Best Actress
- Lupita Nyong’o
- Oprah Winfrey
- Angela Bassett
- Gabrielle Union
- Kerry Washington
Winner: Lupita Nyong’o
Youngstars Award
- Gabrielle Douglas
- Jacob Latimore
- Jaden Smith
- Keke Palmer
- Zendaya
Winner: Keke Palmer
Best Movie
- 12 Years A Slave
- The Best Man Holiday
- Fruitvale Station
- Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
- Lee Daniels’: The Butler
Winner: 12 Years A Slave
Subway SportsWoman of the Year
- Brittney Griner
- Lolo Jones
- Serena Williams
- Skylar Diggins
- Venus Williams
Winner: Serena Williams
Subway SportsMan of the Year
- Blake Griffin
- Carmelo Anthony
- Floyd Mayweather Jr
- Kevin Durant
- LeBron James
Winner: Kevin Durant
Centric Award
- Aloe Blacc – “The Man”
- Jenifer Hudson F/ T.I. – “I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)
- Liv Warfield – “Why Do You Lie?”
- Wale F/ Sam Dew – “LoveHate Thing”
- Jhene Aiko – “The Worst”
Winner: Jhene Aiko – “The Worst”
Best International Act: Africa
- Davido (Nigeria)
- Diamond PLatnumz (Tanzania)
- Mafikizolo (South Africa)
- Sarkodie (Ghana)
- Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Winner: Davido (Nigeria)
Best International Act: UK
- Dizzee Rascal
- Ghetts
- Krept & Konan
- Laura Mvula
- Rita Ora
- Tinie Tempah
Winner: Krept & Konan
Coca Cola Viewers Choice Award
- Jhene Aiko – “The Worst”
- August Alsina F/ Trinidad Jame$ – “I Luv This”
- Beyonce F/ Jay Z – “Drunk in Love”
- Drake – “Worst Behavior”
- Pharrell Williams – “Happy”
Winner: August Alsina F/ Trinidad Jame$ – “I Luv This”