Best Hip Hop Song of the Year

2 Chainz

2 Chainz feat. Drake – "No Lie"

2 Chainz recruited an on-fire Drake for this creepy smash, which helped his solo debut, Based on a T.R.U. Story, dominate the charts.

Wale

Wale feat. Miguel – "Lotus Flower Bomb"

Wale and Miguel broke hearts with this soaring, seductive hit single off of Wale’s Ambition album.

Nas

Nas – "Daughters"

A beautiful meditation on fatherhood, this standout cut from Nas’ acclaimed Life Is Good is one of the best, most honest songs of the legendary MC’s storied career.

Kanye West

G.O.O.D. Music – "Mercy"

This posse-cut banger went off like a bomb when it dropped, helping to make G.O.O.D. Music arguably rap’s hottest crew in 2012.

Young Jeezy

Young Jeezy feat. Ne-Yo – "Leave You Alone"

The Snowman linked with Ne-Yo and a soulful, piano-driven beat for this hit single from his long-awaited album, Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition.

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