The official nominations for the BET AWARDS are in and Kanye West leads the pack with seven nominations, Beyoncé follows with six and Jay-Z with five.
All five of Jigga’s nominations come with Kanye West for their Watch The Throne project. Together as a duo, they are nominated for Best Group, Best Video for “N—-s in Paris” as well as “Otis,” Coca Cola’s Viewers Choice Award and Best Collaboration for “Otis.” Kanye is also named again under the Best Collaboration category along with Big Sean for Marvin & Chardonnay,” as well as for Video Director of the Year.
Beyonce is up for Best Female R&B Artist, Best Video for “Countdown” and “Love on Top,” Best Collaboration for her song “Party” with J Cole, Coca-Cola’s Viewers Choice and Video Director of the Year.
Chris Brownos nominated in three categories: Best Male R&B Artist , Video Director of the Year and the Coca-Cola Viewers Choice Award.
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly will be honored with the Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award
Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj are confirmed performers at the award show. which will be Hosted by Samuel L Jackson
The BET AWARDS will air July 1, live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on 8 p.m.
