Drake led the nominees going into the 2013 BET Awards with 12 nods, but he didn't make it out to Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre on Sunday night (June 30) to grab any of his trophies. Instead, the Toronto rapper addressed his absence via tweet, telling fans he was "finishing the album and spending time w/ family."

And while Drizzy looked like the man to beat, it was Kendrick Lamar — tied with second-most nominated 2 Chainz at eight nods apiece — who took home a hefty bag of hardware, including Best New Artist and Best Male Hip-Hop Artist.

K.Dot hit the stage again to share the Best Collaboration award for A$AP Rocky's "Problems" (with 2 Chainz and an absent Drake), and Nicki Minaj had a teary moment when she took home the award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist. But the show wasn't just about statues: With Chris Tucker hosting the proceedings, a spate of performances lived up to the 2013 slogan "anything can happen," from unexpected pairings to lively, star-studded tributes. Nicki turning up for Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake and Pharrell showing off smooth moves for a Charlie Wilson tribute were just a few of the highlights.

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

WINNER: Rihanna

» Beyoncé

» Tamar Braxton

» Alicia Keys

» Elle Varner

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

WINNER: Miguel

» Chris Brown

» Bruno Mars

» Justin Timberlake

» Usher

Best Group

WINNER: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

» Mary Mary

» Mindless Behavior

» Slaughterhouse

» The Throne (Kanye West and Jay-Z)

Best Collaboration

WINNER: A$AP Rocky (featuring Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar) - "F---in' Problems"

» 2 Chainz (featuring Drake) - "No Lie"

» French Montana (featuring Rick Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne) - "Pop That"

» Kendrick Lamar (featuring Drake) - "Poetic Justice"

» Justin Timberlake (featuring Jay-Z) - "Suit & Tie"

» Kanye West (featuring Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz) - "Mercy"

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

WINNER: Kendrick Lamar

» 2 Chainz

» A$AP Rocky

» Drake

» Future

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

WINNER: Nicki Minaj

» Azealia Banks

» Eve

» Rasheeda

» Rye Rye

Video of the Year

WINNER: Drake - "Started From the Bottom"

» 2 Chainz (featuring Drake) - "No Lie"

» A$AP Rocky (featuring Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar) - "F---in' Problems"

» Drake (featuring Lil Wayne) - "HYFR"

» Kendrick Lamar (featuring Drake) - "Poetic Justice"

» Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (featuring Wanz) - "Thrift Shop"

» Miguel - "Adorn"

» Rihanna - "Diamonds"

» Justin Timberlake (featuring Jay-Z) - "Suit & Tie"

» Kanye West (featuring Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz) - "Mercy"

Video Director of the Year

WINNER: Benny Boom

» A$AP Rocky and Sam Lecca

» Director X

» Dre Films

» Hype Williams

Best New Artist

WINNER: Kendrick Lamar

» Azealia Banks

» Joey Bada$$

» Trinidad Jame$

» The Weeknd

Best Gospel Artist

WINNER: Mary Mary

» Deitrick Haddon

» Lecrae

» Tamela Mann

» Marvin Sapp

Best Actress

WINNER: Kerry Washington

» Angela Bassett

» Halle Berry

» Taraji P. Henson

» Gabrielle Union

Best Actor

WINNER: Jamie Foxx

» Don Cheadle

» Common

» Samuel L. Jackson

» Denzel Washington

YoungStars Award

WINNER: Gabrielle Douglas

» Jacob Latimore

» Keke Palmer

» Jaden Smith

» Quvenzhané Wallis

Best Movie

WINNER: "Think Like a Man"

» "Beasts of the Southern Wild"

» "Django Unchained"

» "Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap"

» "Sparkle"

Subway Sportswoman of the Year

WINNER: Gabrielle Douglas

» Brittney Griner

» Candace Parker

» Serena Williams

» Venus Williams

Subway Sportsman of the Year

WINNER: LeBron James

» Victor Cruz

» Kevin Durant

» Robert Griffin III

» Ray Lewis

Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award

WINNER: Drake - "Started From the Bottom"

» A$AP Rocky (featuring Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar) - "F---in' Problems"

» Kendrick Lamar - "Swimming Pools (Drank)"

» Miguel - "Adorn"

» Rihanna - "Diamonds"

» Justin Timberlake (featuring Jay-Z) - "Suit & Tie"

Centric Award

WINNER: Tamar Braxton - "Love and War"

» Fantasia - "Lose to Win"

» Miguel - "Adorn"

» Nas - "Daughters"

» Charlie Wilson - "My Love Is All I Have"

Best International Act: Africa

WINNER: Ice Prince (Nigeria)

» 2Face Idibia (Nigeria)

» Toya Delazy (South Africa)

» Donald (South Africa)

» R2Bees (Ghana)

» Radio and Weasel (Uganda)

Best International Act: UK

WINNER: Emeli Sandé

» Marsha Ambrosius

» Estelle

» Labrinth

» Rita Ora

» Wiley