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Lil Wayne and Drake to Perform at 2011 BET Awards

The Young Money hit makers will take the stage for the hottest night in music.

More superstars have been added to the lineup of performers for 2011 BET Awards. Young Money's own Lil Wayne and Drake will blaze the stage when the show airs live on Sunday, June 26 at 8P/7C. This news only lends more excitement and anticipation for the upcoming Awards show.

 

It's already shaping up to be quite a night as Weezy and Drake join Alicia Keys, Chris Brown and Jill Scott as the night's headliners. Both Lil Wayne and Drake are nominated this year in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist category, and are nominated in other categories as well.

 

Hosted by Kevin Hart, the 2011 BET Awards will honor legendary singer Patti LaBelle with the Lifetime Achievement Award and Steve Harvey with the Humanitarian Award.

 

Photos: Lil Wayne's Road to the 2011 BET Awards

Photos: Drake's Road to the 2011 BET Awards

 

(Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images)

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