Drake has 12 nominations, Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz are up for 8 awards each.
Drake is nominated three times for the top prize, video of the year. His hit, Started from the Bottom, will compete with his collaborations with 2 Chainz (No Lie) and A$AP Rocky (Problems). The top award has 10 nominees, including Justin Timberlakes Suit & Tie, Kanye Wests Mercy, Adorn by Miguel and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Thrift Shop.
Chris Brown and R. Kelly will perform at the awards show, to air live June 30 from the Nokia Theater L.A. Live.
Chris Tucker will host the BET Awards.
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Full list of Nominees
Nominees | BET Awards | Shows | BET
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Tamar Braxton
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Elle Varner
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Justin Timberlake
Usher
Best Group
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Mary Mary
Mindless Behavior
Slaughterhouse
The Throne (Kanye West & Jay-Z)
Best Collaboration
2 Chainz No Lie f. Drake
A$AP Rocky Problems f. Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar
French Montana Pop That f. Rick Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne
Kendrick Lamar Poetic Justice f. Drake
Justin Timberlake Suit & Tie f. Jay-Z
Kanye West Mercy f. Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
2 Chainz
A$AP Rocky
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Azealia Banks
Eve
Nicki Minaj
Rasheeda
Rye Rye
Video of the Year
2 Chainz No Lie f. Drake
A$AP Rocky Problems f. Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar
Drake Started From The Bottom
Drake HYFR (Hell Ya F*ckin Right) f. Lil Wayne
Kendrick Lamar Poetic Justice f. Drake
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Thrift Shop f. Wanz
Miguel Adorn
Rihanna Diamonds
Justin Timberlake Suit & Tie f. Jay-Z
Kanye West Mercy f. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz
Video Director of the Year
A$AP Rocky & Sam Lecca
Benny Boom
Director X
Dre Films
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
Azealia Banks
Joey Bada$$
Kendrick Lamar
Trinidad Jame$
The Weeknd
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