X0306 4 2014-11-05 0 0001602065 Viper Energy Partners LP VNOM 0001190898 WEST STEVEN E C/O WEXFORD CAPITAL LP 411 WEST PUTNAM AVE, SUITE 125 GREENWICH CT 06830 1 0 0 0 Common Units representing limited partner interests 2014-11-05 4 A 0 6666 0 A 6666 D On November 5, 2014, the reporting person was granted 6,666 phantom units, of which 2,222 vested on the date of grant and will settle on November 10, 2014. The remaining 4,444 phantom units will vest and settle in two equal annual installments beginning on June 17, 2015. Each phantom unit is the economic equivalent of one common unit representing a limited partner interest in the Issuer. These phantom units have been assigned to Wexford Capital LP under the terms of Mr. West's employment with Wexford Capital LP. As a result, Mr. West disclaims any pecuniary interest in these phantom units. Steven E. West 2014-11-07