Best Rap Performance
Winner: Kanye West and Jay-Z “N— In Paris”
Nas’ “Daughters” was the most important rap song in 2012, but there is no denying Kanye and Jay-Z in this category.
HYFR (Hell Ya F***ing Right)
Drake Featuring Lil’ Wayne
Track from: Take Care
[Cash Money Records]
N****s In Paris
Jay-Z & Kanye West
Track from: Watch The Throne
[Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC]
Daughters
Nas
Track from: Life Is Good
[Def Jam]
Mercy
Kanye West Featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz
[G.O.O.D. Music / Island Def Jam]
I Do
Young Jeezy Featuring Jay-Z & André 3000
Track from: TM: 103 Hustlerz Ambition
[Def Jam]