Jay-Z Interrupts Kanye West During BET Awards 2012 Acceptance Speech - Video

2 July 2012, 18:32 | Updated: 2 July 2012, 18:54

The '99 Problems' rapper played a prank on Kanye after his infamous Taylor Swift gaffe back in 2009.

Jay-Z played a prank on his Watch The Throne partner Kanye West at last night's BET Awards 2012 when he jokingly interrupted the latter during their acceptance speech.

In a playful nod to Kanye famously interrupting Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Jay-Z teased the 'All Of The Lights' rapper while they accepted the nod for Video Of The Year.

As Kanye began to thank people for the success of their 2011 single 'Otis', Jay-Z pushed in front of the microphone and shouted, "Excuse me Kanye, I'm gonna let you continue but…"

The prank sparked a hugely positive reception from the audience, with Jay-Z and Kanye sharing a huge and laughing together at the latter's expense.

Jay-Z and Beyonce were up against each other in the Video of the Year category, and shared some playful punches with each other after the '99 Problems' rapper was named winner of the award.

View a picture of Jay-Z and Kanye West sat with Beyonce and Kim Kardashian at the BET Awards 2012 below (Credit: Getty):

The 'Watch The Throne' collaborators also picked up Best Group at last night's ceremony in Los Angeles, while other winners included Chris Brown for Best Male R&B artist, Wretch 32 for Best UK Act and Drake for Best Male Hip Hop Artist.

The BET Awards 2012 also featured live performances from the likes of Chris Brown, Usher and Nicki Minaj.

Watch Jay-Z comically interrupting Kanye West during his acceptance speech at the BET Awards below:

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