And the Nominees Are...
See the top nominees for the 2010 BET Awards.
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Jay-Z - Young Hov leads the pack with five nominations. His "Empire State of Mind" will be competing in the Video of the Year, Best Collaboration and Viewers' Choice categories. He's also nominated for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist in addition to picking up a second nod for "Run this Town" in Best Collaboration.
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Drake - Drizzy Drake received nods for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Best Collaboration for "Successful" with Trey Songz and "Forever" featuring Eminem, Kanye West and Lil Wayne. He's also nominated three times as part of Young Money.
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Nicki Minaj - In addition to being nominated for Best New Artist and Best Female Rap Artist, Ms. Minaj has three nominations with Young Money.
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Trey Songz - Trey's career year continues with four nods, including two Best Collaborations, Best R&B Male Artist and Viewers' Choice.
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Beyonce - Fresh off dominating the Grammys, Beyonce's nominated for Best Female R&B artist, the Viewers' Choice Award for "Sweet Dreams" and Best Collaboration and Video of the Year for "Video Phone" with Lady Gaga.
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Alicia Keys - A. Keys is nominated for Best Female R&B Artist and three times for her feature on Jigga's "Empire State of Mind."
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Melanie Fiona - Though a newcomer, Melanie Fiona will be competing with the big dogs on the big day. Aside from being nominated in the Best New Artist category, she'll also be competing for Best Female R&B Artist, Video of the Year and Centric Award.
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Fabolous - Fab's nominated for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and for Best Collaboration and Viewers' Choice for his appearance on Trey Songz's "Say Ahh."
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Young Money - The game's hottest crew is being rewarded for their efforts. YM is nominated for Viewers' Choice, Best Group and Best New Artist.
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B.o.B - A first-time nominee, B.o.B. will try to take home Best New Artist, Best Collaboration and Video of the Year.
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Rihanna - RiRi's nominated for Best Female R&B Artist, Best Collaboration for her part in Jay-Z's "Run This Town" and Viewers' Choice for "Hard" featuring Young Jeezy.
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Monica - Monica was nominated for the Centric Award and Viewers' Choice.
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Maxwell - Maxwell is nominated for Best Male R&B Artist and the Centric Award.
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Sade - The beautiful Sade is nominated for the Centric Award and Best International Act.
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Usher - Usher received a nod for Best Male R&B Artist.
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Chris Brown - C. Breezy is nominated for Best Male R&B Artist.
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Trina - The Baddest Chick will try to take home Best Rap Female Artist honors come June 27.
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Wale - Wale will face a tough field that includes Melanie Fiona, Nicki Minaj, B.o.B and Young Money for Best New Artist.
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Mary J. Blige - The queen of hip-hop soul was nominated for Best Female R&B Artist.
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Ludacris - Luda's among five MCs nominated for Best Male Rap Artist.
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Justin Bieber - Bieber Fever continues as the teenage sensation will try taking home Best New Artist.
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The Clipse - The Thornton brothers received a nod for Best Group.
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Chrisette Michele - Chrisette Michele was nominated for Best Female R&B Artist.
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Dirty Money - Diddy's Dirty Money is nominated for Best Group.
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Raheem DeVaughn - Raheem DeVaughn has some stiff competition in the Best Male R&B Artist category.
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Black Eyed Peas - Coming off a monster year, the Peas will compete for Best Group.
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Ester Dean - Ester Dean is nominated for Best Rap Female Artist.
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Lil' Kim - The Queen Bee's nominated for Best Female Rap Artist.
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New Boyz - Legacy and Ben J are vying for the Best Group award.
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Kirk Franklin - Kirk Franklin is one of five nominees for Best Gospel.
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Marvin Sapp - Marvin Sapp will be competing in the Best Gospel category.
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Tamela Mann - Tamela Mann was nominated for Best Gospel.
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Vickie Winans - Vickie Winans received a nod for Best Gospel.