By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
The BET Awards are right around the corner. Over the past twelve years, the BET Awards have become a staple in the urban community. Despite the criticism, some of the most-memorable performances have taken place on their stage. Every summer, fans can expect a memorable ceremony.
Before the awards ceremony, the nominees are listed. Today, the nominees for the BET Awards ’12 were mentioned.
Read the list of nominees below:
Best Female R&B Artist
• Marsha Ambrosius
• Beyoncé
• Mary J. Blige
• Melanie Fiona
• Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist
• Chris Brown
• Bruno Mars
• Miguel
• Trey Songz
• Usher
Best Group
• Bad Meets Evil
• Diddy-Dirty Money
• Maybach Music Group
• Mindless Behavior
• The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
Best Collaboration
• Beyoncé featuring J. Cole, “Party”
• Big Sean featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash, “Marvin & Chardonnay”
• DJ Khaled featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, “I’m On One”
• Drake featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga, “The Motto”
• The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) featuring Otis Redding, “Otis”
• Wale featuring Miguel, “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
• Big Sean
• Drake
• J. Cole
• Lil Wayne
• Rick Ross
• Young Jeezy
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
• Diamond
• Nicki Minaj
• Brianna Perry
• Trina
Video of the Year
• Beyoncé, “Countdown”
• Beyoncé, “Love On Top”
• The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West), “N—as in Paris”
• The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) featuring Otis Redding, “Otis”
• Usher, “Climax”
Video Director of the Year
• Beyoncé & Alan Ferguson
• Benny Boom
• Chris Brown & Godfrey Tabarez
• Kanye West
• Hype Williams
Best New Artist
• A$AP Rocky
• Big Sean
• Diggy
• Future
• Meek Mill
Best Gospel
• Yolanda Adams
• Kim Burrell
• James Fortune & FIYA
• Fred Hammond
• Trin-I-Tee 5:7
Best Actress
• Angela Bassett
• Viola Davis
• Taraji P. Henson
• Regina King
• Zoe Saldana
Best Actor
• Don Cheadle
• Common
• Idris Elba
• Kevin Hart
• Denzel Washington
Young Stars Award
• Astro
• Diggy
• Jacob Latimore
• Keke Palmer
• Willow Smith
Best Movie
• Good Deeds
• Jumping the Broom
• Laugh at My Pain
• Red Tails
• The Help
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
• Skylar Diggins
• Brittney Griner
• Candace Parker
• Serena Williams
• Venus Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year
• Carmelo Anthony
• Kobe Bryant
• Victor Cruz
• Kevin Durant
• LeBron James
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
• Beyoncé, “Love on Top”
• Chris Brown, “Turn Up the Music”
• Drake featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga, “The Motto”
• Mindless Behavior, “Hello”
• The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) featuring Otis Redding, “Otis”
• Wale featuring Miguel, “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Centric Award
• Common
• Estelle
• Robert Glasper
• Robin Thicke
• Tyrese
Best International Act: Africa
• Camp Mulla (Kenya)
• Ice Prince (Nigeria)
• Lira (South Africa)
• Mokobe (Mali)
• Sarkodie (Ghana)
• Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best International Act: U.K.
• Estelle
• Labrinth
• Emeli Sandé
• Sway
• Wretch 32
