And the Nominees Are...

Jay-Z once again made the case that he's the best to ever do it over the past year with Watch the Throne. He's up for seven nominations individually and with Kanye: Best Live Performer, Lyricist of the Year, MVP of the Year, Best Club Banger, Hustler of the Year, Impact Track and the People’s Champ Award Presented by Verizon.

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