Kendrick Lamar, DJ Khaled and Cardi B top this year’s nominations for the BET Hip Hop Awards. All three artists were nominated nine times each. JAY-Z and Chance the Rapper follow them with five nods each. Future and Migos have four nominations each.
Lamar, Khaled and Cardi are all up against each other for Single of the Year, Best Hip Hop Video, MVP of the Year and Hustler of the Year.
Additonally, the awards ceremony moves from Atlanta to Miami this year. It will tape on October 6 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater and premiering air on the network on October 10.
“While BET is extremely excited to bring BET ‘Hip Hop Awards’ 2017 to Miami, Florida, we remain sensitive to the millions of victims affected by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey,” said Connie Orlando, BET Interim Head of Programming. “Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with those who are facing the impact of this catastrophic storm. As a network, we are committed to offering our full support during this most devastating time. Through Hip Hop Awards 2017, our ‘Hip Hop for Hurricane Relief’, will bring together some of the biggest names in hip hop to acknowledge those in need as the country begins the difficult process of rebuilding.”
The complete list of nominees can be found here.
