It's warming up and summer is around the corner. That could only mean one thing: The BET Awards are upon us! Hosted by Chris Tucker, the ceremony is set to go down on June 30 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, and the nominees are in!
Rap is dominating the list with Drake leading the pack with a whopping 12 nominations. 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar ties for second place with 8, and Jay-Z and A$AP Rocky tie for third place with 5 noms each. Charlie Wilson was announced as this year's Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award honoree.
Check out the full list of 2013 BET Awards nominees:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Tamar Braxton
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Elle Varner
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Justin Timberlake
Usher
Best Group
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Mary Mary
Mindless Behavior
Slaughterhouse
The Throne (Kanye West & Jay-Z)
Best Collaboration
2 Chainz feat. Drake: "No Lie"
A$AP Rocky feat. Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar: "Fuckin' Problems"
French Montana feat. Rick Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne: "Pop That"
Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake: "Poetic Justice"
Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z: "Suit & Tie"
Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz: "Mercy"
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
2 Chainz
A$AP Rocky
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Azealia Banks
Eve
Nicki Minaj
Rasheeda
Rye Rye
Video of the Year
2 Chainz feat. Drake: "No Lie"
A$AP Rocky feat. Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar: "Fuckin' Problems"
Drake: "Started From The Bottom"
Drake feat. Lil Wayne: "HYFR"
Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake: "Poetic Justice"
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz: "Thrift Shop"
Miguel: "Adorn"
Rihanna: "Diamonds"
Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z: "Suit & Tie"
Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz: "Mercy"
Video Director of the Year
A$AP Rocky & Sam Lecca
Benny Boom
Director X
Dre Films
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
Azealia Banks
Joey Bada$$
Kendrick Lamar
Trinidad Jame$
The Weeknd
Best Gospel Artist
Deitrick Haddon
Lecrae
Tamela Mann
Mary Mary
Marvin Sapp
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Halle Berry
Taraji P. Henson
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Best Actor
Don Cheadle
Common
Jamie Foxx
Samuel L. Jackson
Denzel Washington
YoungStars Award
Gabrielle Douglas
Jacob Latimore
Keke Palmer
Jaden Smith
Quvenzhané Wallis
Best Movie
"Beasts of the Southern Wild"
"Django Unchained"
"Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap"
"Sparkle"
"Think Like a Man"
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Gabrielle Douglas
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year
Victor Cruz
Kevin Durant
Robert Griffin III
LeBron James
Ray Lewis
Coca-Cola Viewers Choice Award
A$AP Rocky feat. Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar: "Fuckin' Problems"
Drake: "Started From The Bottom"
Kendrick Lamar: "Swimming Pools (Drank)"
Miguel: "Adorn"
Rihanna: "Diamonds"
Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z: "Suit & Tie"
Centric Award
Tamar Braxton: "Love and War"
Fantasia: "Lose To Win"
Miguel: "Adorn"
Nas: "Daughters"
Charlie Wilson: "My Love Is All I Have"
Best International Act: Africa
2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
Toya Delazy (South Africa)
Donald (South Africa)
Ice Prince (Nigeria)
R2Bees (Ghana)
Radio and Weasel (Uganda)
Best International Act: U.K.
Marsha Ambrosius
Estelle
Labrinth
Rita Ora
Emeli Sandé
Wiley
The 2013 BET Awards nominations have just been announced, and this year’s lineup is full of surprises. Among the nominees is R&B singer Miguel, who leads the pack with an impressive six nods. It’s no surprise that fans are already buzzing about what looks to be an exciting night filled with some of music’s biggest stars. So what can we expect from this year’s ceremony? Read on to find out more about the 2013 BET Awards Nominations and what has everyone so excited!
Miguel has been one of R&B’s most popular singers since he burst onto the scene in 2010. His unique blend of soulful vocals and hip-hop beats make him a must-see performer every time he takes the stage. This year, his album Kaleidoscope Dream was nominated for four awards including Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Album Of The Year, Video Of The Year, and Viewer’s Choice Award. He also received two additional nods for his hit single “Adorn” – best Collaboration and Centric Award– making it clear why fans are so eager to see him take home multiple trophies come June 30th when the winners will be announced at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium.
With so many talented nominees vying for top honors, it promises to be an incredible show as each artist brings their own unique style to center stage during performances throughout the evening. From Drake to Rihanna, Nicki Minaj to Frank Ocean – there’s sure to be something for everyone this year at the BET Awards Show!
Overview Of 2013 Bet Awards Categories
The BET Awards have become an annual celebration of the best and brightest in music, television, sports, and film. This year’s event is sure to be no exception with Miguel leading the R&B nominations. As we look ahead to the 2013 ceremony on June 30th, let’s take a closer look at some of the categories that will be featured.
One of the most anticipated awards is for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist which showcases talent from across multiple genres. Miguel has earned four total nods including this category where he faces competition from Chris Brown, Frank Ocean, Justin Timberlake and Usher Raymond IV. On top of his nomination for male artist, Miguel also received nods for Video Of The Year (“Adorn”) Album Of The Year (Kaleidoscope Dream), and Coca Cola Viewers Choice Award – all three of them being coveted titles within their respective fields.
Also up for recognition are hip-hop heavyweights Jay Z and Kanye West who each earned two nominations; Jay Z competing against Drake, Future, Rick Ross and 2 Chainz in Best Group Category while Kanye West squares off against Big Sean and Kendrick Lamar in the Lyricist Of The Year race. Other notable mentions include Nicki Minaj receiving five separate noms as well as Rihanna getting four out of her own. With such stiff competition it remains to be seen who will win gold come showtime.
As we wait anxiously for what promises to be another star-studded evening filled with surprises, predictions can only go so far until results are revealed during the live broadcast on June 30th!
List Of Nominees In The R&B Category
With excitement building for the 2013 BET Awards, let’s take a closer look at the nominees for R&B categories. This year’s competition is sure to be intense with Miguel leading the pack in most of these fields.
In Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Miguel stands up against Chris Brown, Frank Ocean, Justin Timberlake and Usher Raymond IV – making it one of the toughest races this year. Additionally, Miguel has also received nods for Video Of The Year (“Adorn”), Album Of The Year (Kaleidoscope Dream) and Coca Cola Viewers Choice Award. Other notable mentions include Rihanna getting four nominations as well as Nicki Minaj receiving five separate noms.
The night promises to be full of surprises and we can only wait until June 30th to find out who will walk away victorious!
Conclusion
The 2013 BET Awards are shaping up to be one of the most exciting and competitive in recent years. With Miguel leading the pack for R&B, it’s clear that this will be a night full of surprises and celebration. All of the nominees have worked hard to create some amazing music over the past year, so regardless of who ultimately takes home the awards, they should all feel proud of their accomplishments.
I’m personally looking forward to seeing what happens when these talented musicians take the stage on June 30th. As an avid fan of both music and television, I’m sure I won’t be disappointed! Even if my favorite artist doesn’t win, just being able to witness performances from such incredible talent is reward enough for me.
At the end of the day though, there can only be one winner in each category – and with such stiff competition across genres, we’ll have to wait until showtime to find out who those winners might be! No matter who takes home a trophy at this year’s BET Awards ceremony, it’s certain that everyone involved will walk away feeling like a champion.
