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Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Nominees - Bet you can't guess who's nominated in this category!

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Hello! - Adele has had an amazing year so far. We were waiting with bated breath for another album, so thank the entertainment gawds that she gave us 25.(Photo: Dana Edelson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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And Still She Rises - With her hit "Rise Up" taking over the charts and radio stations, we're not surprised that she's in the same league as greats such as Bey and Adele. We love seeing her rise. (Photo: Rob Kim/FilmMagic for YouTube)

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Sweet Baby Beysus! - So we're still trying to decipher, gather our thoughts and put our faces back to together after her release of Lemonade. So far, this category is super tough. May the best woman win!(Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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Breaking Hearts One Note at a Time - K's probably the most outspoken in this bunch of songstresses. Her trajectory toward success has been nothing short of amazing and one for the record books. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

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For Your 'Consideration' - What's a #BadGal without being nominated in a category that she owns? We wonder if RiRi will perform? That would be epic.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for CBS Radio Inc.)

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Best Male R&B/Pop Artist Nominees - These men definitely speak to the lover in us.  

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T R A P S O U L - No one since Trey has coined a name for themselves in the male R&B area. We're here for every bit of it.(Photo: Frank Hoensch/Redferns via Getty Images)

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Come On, Chris! - This man has come back like no one has before. We love the other artists in this category, but this win would be good for Chris.

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Jeremih - He's come out of nowhere, but we're in love. (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for Pepsi)

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The Weeknd - What other current male R&B artist has made a name for himself amongst many generations and transcended genres? The Weeknd has!(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Tyrese - Our man T-Murda went to great lengths to ensure that real R&B made a proper comeback. We're proud to say that it was a great success. Plus, he's still got the most perfect smile and skin. The swooning is real! (Photo: Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images)

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Best Group Nominees - Ain't nobody f-ing with my clique.

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2 Chainz and Lil' Wayne - What happens when two turnt up, trapped out and rhythmically gifted rappers get together? Pure magic. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)  

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Future and Drake - Who thought it was good for our hearts to put two lady killers on one track? Why? Who? When? How? Where? (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

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Diddy and the Family - Biggie's birthday is coming soon and we'd sell an arm to see the entire Bad Boy Records fam on one stage because, after all, hip-hop wouldn't be the same without Diddy.(Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Rae Sremmund - Never a dull moment. They should be nominated every year just based off of their energy, let alone their music.(Photo: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for American Express)

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The Internet - Their quirky style and smooth notes enchant us, but yet we find the energy to turn up to their tracks. Rare talent. (Photo: Marc Broussely/Redferns)

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Best Collaboration Nominees - Teamwork makes the dream work.  

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Big Sean Featuring Chris Brown and Ty Dolla $ign – 'Play No Games' - Creative visual. Great vibes on the track. Could be a winning recipe?(Photo: Getting Out Our Dreams, Inc./Def Jam Recordings)

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Big Sean Featuring Kanye West and Drake – 'Blessings' - Great message and even greater artists.(Photo: Def Jam Recordings)

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Future Featuring Drake – 'Where Ya At?' - FYI, we were always here for Future.(Photo: Epic/Freebandz/A1)

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Nicki Minaj Featuring Beyoncé – 'Feelin' Myself' - How great would it be for these BFFs to win their first award together?(Photo: Young Money / Cash Money / Republic Records)

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Rihanna Featuring Drake – 'Work' - Social media went crazy when the visuals came out and the duo was hugged up in boo-like formation.(Photo: Westbury Road / Roc Nation)

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Best Male Hip Hop Artist Nominees - #Bars

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We See You, Drake - On the wings of his latest release Views, Drake receives the much deserved honor of being nominated as Best Male Hip Hop Artist.(Photo: Rick Kern/WireImage)

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The Future Is Here! - He can be considered one of the most talented contemporary rappers and we agree.(Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

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Trap King - No other person has taken trap music by the horns and completely bodied the genre like this man. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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The World Is Still Cole - As it pertains to actually lyricists, J[dot] Cole is one of today's best and most influential. He's a true testament to how talent and clear artistic vision can still propel high enough to soar.(Photo: Rob Loud/WireImage)

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Let Us Rise for 'Ye - He didn't win the BET Honors Visionary Award for nothing. Aside from his rants (on Twitter, on Facebook, on live TV), we'll go on record and agree with Kanye: he's a genius. (Photo: Brian Gove/WireImage)

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K. Dot the Infamous - Like a hip-hop czar, Kendrick has reigned over the current game with a regality and precision that rivals that of even the most fierce historic leaders.  (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Best Female Hip Hop Artist Nominees - "All these b*****s is my sons."

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'Swag Like No Other, Some Them Others Can't Compete' - "Independent and discrete..." Never thought that we'd use a Yung Joc lyric to promote women's empowerment, but it describes Dej Loaf to a T. She's definitely one of the smoothest chicks nominated this year. (Photo: WENN.com)

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Respect the Queen - THIS is beyond amazing. We've been waiting for the Queen to give us one track we could bump to while we're driving through Brooklyn. Brooklyn/Kim, please stand up! (Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)

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'Y'all Want More Fire?' - #NeverForget Missy showed us how to be different and still rhyme tight. (Photo: Rob Loud/WireImage)

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Total Domination - "I mean at this point why bother/I win/You lose." For the past few years, Nicki has dominated this category. We're hoping that one of these other femcees get some some shine, but we are talking about Nicki Minaj.(Photo: JC Olivera/WireImage)

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'She Looks Too Good to Not Be Great' - The Ruler's Back! ::drops mic:: (Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

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Video of the Year Nominees - It ain't tricking if you got visuals.

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Beyoncé – 'Formation' - There are so many layers in this video and then, on top of everything, she had the gumption to look flawless as well. We always want to throw shoes at her because she's so good.(Photo: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records)

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Bryson Tiller – 'Don't' - The video is just so swaggy.(Photo: RCA Records)

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Drake – 'Hotline Bling' - Champagne Papi was in full effect during the shooting of this visual. We enjoy seeing Drake in less tense situations. Salute to this #carefreeblackboy moment.(Photo: Cash Money / Republic Records)  

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Kendrick Lamar – 'Alright' - It's a visual representation of how you can be in turmoil but chose to (literally) rise above it. In other words, the visual is MEAN. (Photo: TDE/Interscope Records)

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Rihanna Featuring Drake – 'Work' - Put ya lighters up and twerk along to the video. I mean that's what the visual makes you want to do, right?(Photo: Westbury Road / Roc Nation)

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Video Director of the Year Nominees - It pays to have vision. 

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Benny Boom - He holds the music video crown. (Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic)

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Chris Brown - While he's directed his own vieos before, hands down, "Liquor/Zero" was probably one of his most creative and effective efforts.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for H&M)

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Colin Tilley - Oh this makes sense! He directed Kendrick's "Alright' video. Yeah, he knows what he's doing.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Director X - How can you tell Director X (formerly Little X) placed his Midas touch on a video? A little known fact is that X's signature is the left/right black opening transition. (Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage)

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Hype Williams - Director Hype Williams has been directing music videos for as long as we can remember and he's not slowing down anytime soon. (Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

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Best New Artist Nominees - Move aside. There's some fresh meat ready to take over the world.

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Alessia Cara - She's a writer, great singer and she has major swag. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Andra Day - Her voice is amazing, Her spirit is refreshing. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

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Bryson Tiller - Meanwhile, back at the Trap House, Bryson Tiller has been cooking up party anthems we can also make love too. Touché, bro.  (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Kehlani - She definitely belongs in the forefront. And to think she was once part of a group. (Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage)

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Tory Lanez - Tory Lanez took a classic R&B track and made it relatable, new and real for a new generation. He's the real MVP.(Photo: Lorne Thomson/Redferns)

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Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award Nominees - Let the praise begin.

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Erica Campbell - She's been showing up for God in a huge way this year and he's showing up for her. (Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Anthony Brown - Blessings are just raining down on this man.  (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

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Kirk Franklin - He's a staple in the inspirational music genre. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lecrae - He gives us our messages in an extremely relatable way. (Photo: Josh Brasted/FilmMagic)

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Tamela Mann - She's been inspiring us for a minute now. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tasha Cobbs - Put a praise — and some respeck — on this woman's name. (Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Best Actress Nominees - Slay, stage left.

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Gabrielle Union - Gabrielle Union is a talent whose wit transcends genres and appeals to a wide range of people. (Photo: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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Kerry Washington  - What can we say about Kerry? She's an acting beast. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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Taraji P. Henson - We're definitely yearning for more Cookie. (Photo: Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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Tracee Ellis Ross - She's everyone's hair crush and she's crushing primetime TV on Black-ish.  (Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Viola Davis - She brings so much integrity to all of her work. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

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Best Actor Nominees - Line after line, they're always killing it.

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Anthony Anderson - Glad that this man is getting his props. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for The People's Choice Awards)

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Courtney B. Vance - This man is spectacular and we wouldn't expect anything else from the man who's married to Angela Bassett. (Photo: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Idris Elba - Aside from being the right hue of chocolate, he's also a very talented actor.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Michael B. Jordan - He's grown up and so have his acting chops.(Photo: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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O'Shea Jackson Jr. - We think he's following in his dad Ice Cube's footsteps and just might be the next multimedia mogul.(Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images for Screen Actors Guild Foundation)

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Youngstars Award Nominees - Shine bright like a diamond.

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Amandla Stenberg - She's dubbed herself an Afrofuturist and we believe that she's the future.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Quvenzhane Wallis - She's a beauty that we just love seeing light up the screen. (Photo: Angela Weiss/WireImage)

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Silento - We're watching him work. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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Willow Smith - You see her at the MET Gala? She is the future. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Yara Shahidi - Her talent is extremely luminous. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows)

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Best Movie Nominees - It's definitely a movie.

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Beasts of No Nation - Idris Elba killed this performance.(Photo: Netflix)

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Concussion - Yes to Will Smith. (Photo: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.)

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Creed - Just whoosh. Great film, yes! But, whoosh.(Photo: Warner Bros. Entertainment)

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Dope - It's all good in the hood.(Photo: Rachel Morrison /Open Road Films)

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Straight Outta Compton - A classic already. (Photo: Jaimie Trueblood/Universal Pictures)

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Sportswoman of the Year Award (Sponsored by Army) Nominees - Girls do indeed run the world. 

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Cheyenne Woods - She can't be stopped. (Photo: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

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Gabrielle Douglas - We're excited to see her in Brazil for the Olympics, but until then we can celebrate her amazingness.(Photo: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

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Serena Williams - The world's greatest. Point. Blank. Period. (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Skylar Diggins - Beauty and skills = the total package. (Photo: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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Venus Williams - Her sissy may be killing the game, but the game began with her. (Photo: Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

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Sportsman of the Year Award (Sponsored by Army) Nominees - Who wants some?

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Cam Newton - Changing the game one touchdown at a time.(Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

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Kobe Bryant - If he wins, this'll definitely help him go out with a bang.(Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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LeBron James - Hear him rawwwwrr! (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Odell Beckham Jr. - Big Blue is better because of him. We're excited to have him represent too. (Photo: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

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Steph Curry - This man is extraordinary. (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award Nominees - Your pick.

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Beyoncé - Love you, girl. (Photo: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records)

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Bryson Tiller - Trapping with the most soul.(Photo: RCA Records)

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Chris Brown - Don't hurt 'em, Chris. (Photo: RCA Records)

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Drake - You know Champagne Papi deserves this.(Photo: Cash Money / Republic Records)

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Future - It's going down. (Photo: Epic Records)

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Rihanna - More work.(Photo: Roc Nation label)

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Centric Award Nominees - It's a woman's world.

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Andra Day - Her heart and soul both shine extremely bright. (Photo: Warner Bros. Records)

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Beyoncé - Yasss we're sipping the Lemonade.(Photo: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records)

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K. Michelle - She definitely stands for strong womanhood. (Photo: Atlantic Records)

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Rihanna - All bad gals shine super bright. (Photo: Roc Nation / Westbury Road)

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The Internet - Yes, they're odd. Yes, they are talented. Yes, they deserve this nomination.Be sure to tune into BET on Sunday, June 26 at 8P/7C to witness the the BET Awards.(Photo: Odd Future LLC)

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Best International Act: UK - UK is taking over!

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KANO - England's very own is taking the grime world by storm. (Photo: Linda Brownlee) 

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Krept & Konan - London's hip-hop duo is an undoubtable talent across the board.(Photo: David M. Benett/Dave Benett /Hunger magazine, issue 9 launch party with Crystal Head Vodka at Tape London Members club) 

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Lianne La Havas - Soul, folk and R&B finds a voice in this talented London-born singer. (Photo: John-Paul Pietrus / Warner Bros. Records) 

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Skepta - This British grime rapper is notorious for shutting it down, which is well worth nomination. (Photo: Vicky Grout) 

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Stormzy - He took his freestyling over grime beats to fame and deserves his nomination, but if you don't agree, he'd probably say, "Shut up!"  (Photo: Mark Surridge) 

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Tinie Tempah - Tempah has been spitting fire since 2005 in the US and across the pond. (Photo: David-Slijper/Atlantic Records) 

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Best International Act: Africa - The Motherland's best music.

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Wizkid - Naija flow from Lagos. (Photo: Joseph Okpako/Getty Images)

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Aka (South Africa) - This Cape Town rapper brings the champion sound. (Photo: Vth Season South Africa) 

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Serge Beynaud - Coupé-Décalé will never be the same. (Photo: Studio Space Pictures) 

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Black Coffee - A special brew straight out of South Africa. (Photo: Nick Boulton) 

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Diamondz Platnumz - Ask anyone in Tanzania, Diamondz been No. 1 in these streets. (Photo: Dave Hogan/MTV 2015/Getty Images for MTV) 

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Cassper Nyovest - He can tell his mama he made it. (Photo: Studio Space Pictures)

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MzVee - Ghana's Afropop queen. (Photo: Occasions Photography) 

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Yemi Alade - The Yoruba-Igbo girl brings life to Afropop. (Photo: TCD Photography/EFFYZZIE MUSIC GROUP)