2011 BET Awards nominations

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2011 BET Awards nominations

BET Awards nominee announcement held during a live broadcast of "106 and Park" in New York, Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Host comedian Kevin Hart attends the BET Awards nominee announcement held during a live broadcast of "106 and Park" in New York, Tuesday, May 17, 2011. The award show will air live on June 26 from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Best New Artist nominee Miguel attends the BET Awards nominee announcement held during a live broadcast of "106 and Park" in New York, Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

Best Collaboration nominee Waka Flocka Flame attends the BET Awards nominee announcement held during a live broadcast of "106 and Park" in New York, Tuesday, May 17, 2011

In this March 21, 2011 file photo, singer Chris Brown performs on BET's 106 & Park show in New York. This year, Brown is the top contender at the award show with six nominations.

Lil Wayne, also known as Weezy, performed at Phillips Arena on Saturday, April 8. Lil Wayne follows Chris Brown with five nominations. Three of Lil Wayne's nominations come from his guest appearance on Brown's "Look at me Now."

Kanye West at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago. West has been nominated for four BET Awards.

Drake performed during the Light Dreams and Nightmares tour presented by AT&T at the Fox Theatre in 2010. Drake has been nominated for four BET Awards.

Rihanna during the 75th anniversary celebrations of this year's Champions League quarter finalists in Donetsk, Ukraine. Rihanna has been nominated for four BET Awards.

Best Female R&B Artist nominee Marsha Ambrosius attends the BET Awards nominee announcement held during a live broadcast of "106 and Park" in New York, Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

Best New Artist nominee Miguel performs at the BET Awards nominee announcement held during a live broadcast of "106 and Park" in New York, Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

Host Kevin Hart attends the BET Awards nominee announcement held during a live broadcast of "106 and Park" in New York, Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

Alicia Keys during her "Freedom Tour" at Philips Arena this year with support acts Robin Thicke and Melanie Fiona. Alicia Keys will perform during the BET award show, which airs live on June 26 from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

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Host comedian Kevin Hart attends the BET Awards nominee announcement held during a live broadcast of "106 and Park" in New York, Tuesday, May 17, 2011. The award show will air live on June 26 from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

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