By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Since the weather is getting warm, the hip hop world knows what this means. It is almost time for the 2013 BET Awards. Every summer, the season is fully launched when all of the biggest names in urban entertainment share a room for the night. Honoring everyone from movie stars to athletes, to rappers, the BET Awards are a staple.
Over the past year, hip hop has been on overload. Many of the biggest rappers in the game have come together for anthems. Leading on the hip hop collaborations front are such names as Drake, French Montana, and 2 Chainz. Hip hop fans are often on the lookout for the Best Collaboration and Video of the Year.
Recently, the nominees from the 2013 BET Awards were announced to the public. Of course, the list was on hip hop overload. Among the leaders of the nominations are such names as Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and 2 Chainz. Drake is leading the nominations list, as he is up for twelve awards. Meanwhile, the two breakout rookies pop up on second with eight nominations apiece.
See the nominations for the 2013 BET Awards below:
Best International Act: UK
Marsha Ambrosius
Estelle
Labrinth
Rita Ora
Emeli Sande
Best International Act: Africa
2 Face Idibia
Toya Delazy
Donald
Ice Prince
R2Bees
Radio and Weasel
Centric Award
Tamar Braxton – “Love and War”
Fantasia – “Lose To Win”
Miguel – “Adorn”
Nas – “Daughters”
Charlie Wilson – “My Love Is All I Have”
Coca-Cola Viewers Choice Award
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – “Problems”
Drake – “Started From The Bottom”
Kendrick Lamar – “Swimming Pools (Drank)”
Miguel – “Adorn”
Rihanna – “Diamonds”
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z – “Suit & Tie”
Subway Sportsman of the Year
Victor Cruz
Kevin Durant
Robert Griffin III
LeBron James
Ray Lewis
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Gabrielle Douglas
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Best Movie
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Django Unchained
Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap
Sparkle
Think Like A Man
Youngstars Award
Gabrielle Douglas
Jacob Latimore
Keke Palmer
Jaden Smith
Quvenzhane Wallis
Best Actor
Don Cheadle
Common
Jamie Foxx
Samuel L. Jackson
Denzel Washington
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Halle Berry
Taraji P. Henson
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Best Gospel Artist
Detrick Haddon
Lecrae
Tamela Mann
Mary Mary
Marvin Sapp
Best New Artist
Azealia Banks
Joey Bada$$
Kendrick Lamar
Trinidad Jame$
The Weeknd
Video Director of the Year
A$AP Rocky & Sam Lecca
Benny Boom
Director X
Dre Films
Hype Williams
Video Of The Year
2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie”
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – “Problems”
Drake – “Started From The Bottom”
Kendrick Lamar – “Poetic Justice”
Miguel – “Adorn”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/Wanz – “Thrift Shop”
Rihanna – “Diamonds”
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z – “Suit & Tie”
Kanye West f/Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz – “Mercy”
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Azealia Banks
Eve
Nicki Minaj
Rasheeda
Rye Rye
Best Male Hip Hop Artists
2 Chainz
A$AP Rocky
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar
Best Collaboration
2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie”
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – “Problems”
French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne – “Pop That”
Kendrick Lamar – “Poetic Justice”
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z – “Suit & Tie”
Kanye West f/Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz – “Mercy”
Best Group
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Mary Mary
Mindless Behavior
Slaughterhouse
The Throne (Kanye West & Jay-Z)
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Justin Timberlake
Usher
Best Female R&B/Pop Artists
Beyoncé
Tamar Braxton
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
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