The nomination list for the 2016 BET Awards is out and Drake tops the list with 9 nominations in “Best Collaboration”, “Best Male Hip-Hop”, “Best Video” and more categories.
In the “Best International Act: Africa” category we have Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), Wizkid (Nigeria), AKA (South Africa), Black Coffee (South Africa), Cassper Nyovest (South Africa), Mzvee (Ghana), Serge Beynaud (Cote D’ivoire) and Yemi Alade (Nigeria).
BET Networks recognizes artists, entertainers, and athletes across over 20 categories with the 2016 “BET Awards” nominations. The nominations are selected by BET’s Voting Academy, which is comprised of fans and an esteemed group of entertainment professionals in the fields of television, film, music, social media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, and the creative arts.
See the full list of nominees below.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Adele
- Andra Day
- Beyoncé
- K. Michelle
- Rihanna
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Bryson Tiller
- Chris Brown
- Jeremih
- The Weeknd
- Tyrese
Best Group
- 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
- Drake & Future
- Puff Daddy & The Family
- Rae Sremmurd
- The Internet
Best Collaboration
- Big Sean Ft. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $Ign – Play No Games
- Big Sean Ft. Kanye West & John Legend – One Man Can Change The World
- Future Ft. Drake – Where Ya At
- Nicki Minaj Ft. Beyoncé – Feeling Myself
- Rihanna Ft. Drake – Work
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
- Drake
- Fetty Wap
- Future
- J. Cole
- Kanye West
- Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Dej Loaf
- Lil Kim
- Missy Elliott
- Nicki Minaj
- Remy Ma
Video Of The Year
- Beyoncé – Formation
- Bryson Tiller – Don’t
- Drake – Hotline Bling
- Kendrick Lamar – Alright
- Rihanna Ft. Drake – Work
Video Director Of The Year
- Benny Boom
- Chris Brown
- Colin Tilley & The Little Homies
- Director X
- Hype Williams
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Best New Artist
- Alessia Cara
- Andra Day
- Bryson Tiller
- Kehlani
- Tory Lanez
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
- Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
- Erica Campbell
- Kirk Franklin
- Lecrae
- Tamela Mann
- Tasha Cobbs
Best Actress
- Gabrielle Union
- Kerry Washington
- Taraji P. Henson
- Tracee Ellis Ross
- Viola Davis
Best Actor
- Anthony Anderson
- Courtney B. Vance
- Idris Elba
- Michael B. Jordan
- O’shea Jackson Jr.
Youngstars Award
- Amandla Stenberg
- Quvenzhané Wallis
- Silentó
- Willow Smith
- Yara Shahidi
Best Movie
- Beasts Of No Nation
- Concussion
- Creed
- Dope
- Straight Outta Compton
Sportswoman Of The Year
- Cheyenne Woods
- Gabrielle Douglas
- Serena Williams
- Skylar Diggins
- Venus Williams
Sportsman Of The Year
- Cam Newton
- Kobe Bryant
- Lebron James
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- Stephen Curry
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
- Beyoncé – Formation
- Bryson Tiller – Don’t
- Chris Brown – Back To Sleep
- Drake – Hotline Bling
- Future Ft. Drake – Where Ya At
- Rihanna Ft. Drake – Work
Centric Award
- Andra Day – Rise Up
- Beyoncé – Formation
- K. Michelle – Not A Little Bit
- Rihanna – Bbhmm
- The Internet – Under Control
Best International Act Africa
- Aka (South Africa)
- Black Coffee (South Africa)
- Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
- Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
- Mzvee (Ghana)
- Serge Beynaud (Cote D’ivoire)
- Wizkid (Nigeria)
- Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best International Act Uk
- Kano
- Krept & Konan
- Lianne La Havas
- Skepta
- Stormzy
- Tinie Tempah
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The 2016 BET Awards is set to hold on Sunday, 26th of June, 2016.
