Minaj filmed the official music video for " Beez in the Trap " on March 18 , 2012 in Miami . It was directed by Benny Boom . The video , which featured 2 Chainz , was premiered on April 6 , 2012 on Minaj 's official VEVO account . The video was nominated for Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards . As of December 2018 , the video has more than 175 million views
2012 MTV Video Music Awards
2012 MTV Video Music Awards
Beez in the Trap