We have a little over a month in countdown to see Samuel Jackson host the 2012 BET Awards with Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj hitting the stage as the headline performers. Kanye West leads the pack with seven nods, including two Video of the Year spots for “N***as in Paris and “Otis.” Beyonce is close behind with six and her husband Jay-Z follows with five.
On the R&B side of things, the coveted awards are competitive with Marsha Ambrosius, Beyonce, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, and Melanie Fiona battling for Best Female R&B Artist, while Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, Miguel, Trey Songz, and Usher duke it out in the Best Male R&B category.
Tween group Mindless Behavior will need the support from their die hard fans to propel them past, Jay-Z/Kanye Wast as The Throne, Maybach Music Group, Diddy Dirty Money, and Eminem’s Bad Meets Evil in the Best Group rank, while Nicki Minaj will most likely take the plaque for Best Female Hip Hop.
Do you have any early predictions for winners?
BET Awards 12 Nominations
Best Female R&B Artist
Marsha Ambrosius
Beyoncé
Mary J. Blige
Melanie Fiona
Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Big Sean
Drake
J. Cole
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Young Jeezy
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Diamond
Trina
Brianna Perry
Best Group
Bad Meets Evil
Diddy-Dirty Money
Maybach Music Group
Mindless Behavior
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
Best New Artist
A$AP Rocky
Big Sean
Diggy
Future
Meek Mill
Best Collaboration
Beyoncé f/ J. Cole â “Party””
Big Sean f/ Kanye West & Roscoe Dash â “Marvin & Chardonnay”
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne â “I’m On One”
Drake f/ Lil Wayne and Tyga â “The Motto”
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) f/ Otis Redding â “Otis”
Wale f/ Miguel â “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Video of the Year
Beyoncé â “Countdown”
Beyoncé â “Love on Top”
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) â “Ni**as in Paris”
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) â “Otis”
Usher â “Climax”
Video Director of the Year
Beyoncé and Alan Ferguson
Benny Boom
Chris Brown and Godfrey Tabarez
Kanye West
Hype Williams
Best Gospel
Yolanda Adams
Kim Burrell
James Fortune & FIYA
Fred Hammond
Trin-I-Tee 5:7
YoungStars Award
Astro
Diggy
Jacob Latimore
Keke Palmer
Willow Smith
Viewers’ Choice Award
Drake f/ Lil Wayne & Tyga â “The Motto”
Beyoncé â “Love on Top”
Chris Brown â “Turn Up the Music”
Mindless Behavior â “Hello”
The Throne f/ Otis Redding â “Otis”
Wale f/ Miguel â “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Centric Award
Common
Estelle
Robert Glasper
Robin Thicke
Tyrese
Best International Act: U.K.
Estelle
Labrinth
Emeli Sande
Sway
Wretch 32
Best International Act: Africa
Camp Mulla (Kenya)
Ice Prince (Nigeria)
Lira (South Africa)
Mokobe (Mali)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Viola Davis
Taraji P. Henson
Regina King
Zoe Saldana
Best Actor
Don Cheadle
Common
Idris Elba
Kevin Hart
Denzel Washington
Best Movie
Good Deeds
Jumping the Broom
Laugh at My Pain
Red Tails
The Help
Sportswoman of the Year
Skylar Diggins
Candace Parker
Brittney Griner
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Victor Cruz
Kevin Durant
Kanye West and Beyonce are the leading nominees at this year’s BET Awards, with an impressive nine nods each. Joining them on stage will be Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj, who are set to perform at the event. This is sure to be an exciting night for music lovers around the world!
The 2012 BET Awards look like they’re going to be a star-studded affair. With Kanye and Beyonce both receiving nine nominations each across various categories, their presence alone promises to make it an unforgettable evening. They’ll be joined by other top performers including Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj, who recently announced that they would take part in the show.
It looks as though viewers can expect plenty of surprises throughout the night – between performances from some of today’s hottest acts, plus all those coveted awards up for grabs; there’s no telling what could happen during this highly anticipated event. So get ready because the 2012 BET Awards are just around the corner!
Nominees For The 2012 Bet Awards
Kanye West and Beyonce lead the pack of nominees for the 2012 BET Awards. With nine nominations each, they are followed by Chris Brown with six and Nicki Minaj with five. This year’s ceremony looks to be a star-studded event, especially with performances from both Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj.
The list of categories is extensive and includes awards such as Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Video of the Year, and Coca Cola Viewer’s Choice Award. Many fan favorites are featured in this award show including Drake, Rick Ross and Big Sean who have all been nominated multiple times across various categories.
As we look forward to what should be an incredible night full of music, fashion, artistry and celebration, it’s clear that this year’s BET Awards will not disappoint. Fans can tune in on July 1st to catch all the action live or wait until after the show to see who takes home the coveted trophies.
Musical Performances At The 2012 Bet Awards
As the 2012 BET Awards approaches, fans are already buzzing about the night’s musical performances. This year, Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj will be taking the stage to show off their impressive vocal chops and dance moves.
Chris Brown is no stranger to the awards ceremony; he has been nominated in multiple categories for this year’s show. His high energy performance is sure to bring down the house as his loyal fan base cheers him on. Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj provides a different kind of entertainment with her unique style that blends hip-hop and pop culture. She too has received nominations across several categories including Best Female Hip Hop Artist.
The combination of these two performers promises a truly memorable experience for viewers of all ages. The anticipation continues to build as we look forward to seeing what they have in store come July 1st!
Conclusion
The 2012 BET Awards are shaping up to be a star-studded event. With Kanye West and Beyonce leading the list of nominees, fans will have plenty to look forward to during the awards show. Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj have also been confirmed for musical performances, ensuring that this year’s ceremony will be one for the books!
I’m excited to see who takes home top honors at this year’s ceremony. It’ll be interesting to see how each artist fares in their respective categories. I certainly can’t wait to watch the live performances from some of today’s biggest stars.
Overall, it looks like the 2012 BET Awards is set to be an incredible show filled with amazing talent and great music. We don’t know what surprises might take place on award night, but there’s no doubt that viewers across the world will tune in—and they won’t be disappointed!
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