Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown have been nominated for six BET Awards.
Those in the running for the music gongs were announced today, with Nicki and Chris leading the way.
Among the prizes Chris is in the running for is Video of the Year, where he picked up two nods for his tracks Loyal and New Flame. Nicki's hit Anaconda also saw her get a mention in the category, with Beyoncé, Big Sean and Common with John Legend rounding it out.
Chris is also in the running for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration for his song Loyal with Lil Wayne and Tyga and New Flame with Usher and Rick Ross, and finally for the viewers' choice prize. He scooped that nomination for Only, the Nicki Minaj track he, Drake and Lil Wayne feature on. Nicki got a second mention there for Throw Sum Mo, her song with Rae Sremmurd and Young Thug.
Nicki's other mentions come in the Best Collaboration and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist categories.
Beyoncé has also done well and is celebrating three other nominations, including for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist where she's vying against Ciara, Janelle Monae, Jhené Aiko, K. Michelle and Rihanna.
Other prizes of note include the Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, which will go to either Big Sean, Common, Drake, J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar or Wale. Azealia Banks, Dej Loaf, Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj, Tink or Trina will get the women's version.
The BETs also featuring acting prizes, with stars including Michelle Williams, Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington and Kevin Hart all receiving mentions.
"This year's nominees showcase a diverse group of talent that includes longstanding entertainers, breakout performers, and outstanding athletes," Stephen Hill, BET's president of programming, said in a statement.
The awards will be held on June 28 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Ciara
Janelle Monáe
Jhené Aiko
K. Michelle
Rihanna
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
August Alsina
Chris Brown
John Legend
The Weeknd
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Group
A$Ap Mob
Jodeci
Migos
Rae Sremmurd
Rich Gang
Young Money
Best Collaboration
August Alsina Ft. Nicki Minaj – No Love (Remix)
Big Sean Ft. E-40 – Idfwu
Chris Brown Ft. Lil Wayne & Tyga – Loyal
Chris Brown Ft. Usher & Rick Ross – New Flame
Common & John Legend – Glory (From The Motion Picture Selma)
Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Big Sean
Common
Drake
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Wale
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Azealia Banks
Dej Loaf
Iggy Azalea
Nicki Minaj
Tink
Trina
Video Of The Year
Beyoncé – 7/11
Big Sean Ft. E-40 – Idfwu
Chris Brown Ft. Lil Wayne & Tyga – Loyal
Chris Brown Ft. Usher & Rick Ross – New Flame
Common & John Legend – Glory (From The Motion Picture Selma)
Nicki Minaj – Anaconda
Video Director Of The Year
Benny Boom
Beyoncé, Ed Burke & Todd Tourso
Chris Robinson
Fatima Robinson
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
Bobby Shmurda
Dej Loaf
Fetty Wap
Rae Sremmurd
Sam Smith
Tinashe
Best Gospel Artist
Deitrick Haddon
Erica Campbell
Fred Hammond
Lecrae
Mali Music
Michelle Williams
Best Actress
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Taraji P. Henson
Tracee Ellis Ross
Viola Davis
Best Actor
Anthony Anderson
Idris Elba
Jussie Smollett
Kevin Hart
Terrence Howard
Youngstars Award
Jacob Latimore
Jaden Smith
Mo’ne Davis
Quvenzhané Wallis
Zendaya
Best Movie
Annie
Beyond The Lights
Selma
Think Like A Man Too
Top Five
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Beyoncé – 7/11
Dej Loaf – Try Me
Kendrick Lamar – I
Nicki Minaj Ft. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown – Only
Rae Sremmurd Ft. Nicki Minaj & Young Thug – Throw Sum Mo
The Weeknd – Earned It (From The Fifty Shades Of Grey Soundtrack)
Centric Award
Avery Sunshine – Call My Name
Jazmine Sullivan Ft. Meek Mill – Dumb
Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
Sam Smith Ft. Mary J. Blige – Stay With Me
The Weeknd – Earned It (From The Fifty Shades Of Grey Soundtrack)
Best International Act: UK
Fka Twigs
Fuse Odg
Lethal Bizzle
Little Simz
Mnek
Stormzy
