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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-K  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2014  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY  
Entity Registrant Name Viper Energy Partners LP  
Entity Central Index Key 0001602065  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Units, Units Outstanding 79,708,888  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Public Float   $ 177.5