And the Nominees Are...

After his chart-dominating Tha Carter IV album last year, the 2012 BET Awards are Lil Wayne's to win. The Nawlins superstar is up for awards: Best Collaboration (for "I'm on One" and "The Motto"), Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice (for "The Motto") and, of course, Best Male Hip Hop Artist.

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