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Despite Losing The Beef Against Kendrick Lamar, Drake Comes Out On Top In A Big Way

Despite Losing The Beef Against Kendrick Lamar, Drake Comes Out On Top In A Big Way

The Canadian rapper is one of many nominees up for coveted 2024 BET awards.

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Drake attends a game between the Houston Rockets and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center on March 16, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Drake attends a game between the Houston Rockets and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center on March 16, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
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On Thursday, the 2024 BET Award nominations were released. And despite being on the losing end of the rap beef against Kendrick Lamar, Drake came out on top, leading the pack with seven nominations.

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Those include: Album of the Year, Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Best Collaboration, Viewer’s Choice, and twice for Video of the Year.

And because we like to celebrate everything and everybody Black around here, let’s get into some of the highlights of the rest of the nominees...

For the full list, head to bet.com. The 2024 BET Awards will air live Sunday, June 30 At 8p.m. ET/ PT on BET.

Now onto the list...

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Album of the Year

Album of the Year

Nicki Minaj at the 2024 Met Gala: “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City.
Nicki Minaj at the 2024 Met Gala: “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City.
Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety (Getty Images)

In addition to Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2,” nominees for Album of the Year include: “11:11 “ by Chris Brown, “A Gift & A Curse” by Gunna, “American Dream” by 21 Savage, “Coming Home” by Usher, “For All The Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)“ by Drake, “Jaguar II” by Victoria Monét, and “Michael” by Killer Mike.

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Best Male Hip-Hop Artist

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist

Kendrick Lamar attends the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 04, 2023 in Paris, France.
Kendrick Lamar attends the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 04, 2023 in Paris, France.
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In addition to Kendrick Lamar, nominees for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist include: 21 Savage, Burna Boy, Drake, Future, Gunna and J. Cole.

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Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2024 Planned Parenthood Of Greater New York Gala on April 16, 2024 in New York City.
Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2024 Planned Parenthood Of Greater New York Gala on April 16, 2024 in New York City.
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In addition to Megan Thee Stallion, nominees for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist include: Cardi B, Doja Cat, Glorilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Nicki Minaj and Sexyy Red.

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Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

Usher attends the 55th Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Usher attends the 55th Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Other than Usher, nominees for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist include: Brent Faiyaz, Bryson Tiller, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Drake, Fridayy, and October London.

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Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Beyoncé at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at the Dolby Theatre on April 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Beyoncé at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at the Dolby Theatre on April 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Aside from Beyoncé, nominees for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist include: Coco Jones, Doja Cat, H.E.R., Muni Long, SZA, Tyla, and Victoria Monét.

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Video of the Year

Video of the Year

Victoria Monét - On My Mama (Official Video)

In addition to “On My Mama” by Victoria Monét, nominees for Video of the Year include: “Agora Hills” by Doja Cat, “All My Life” by Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole, “Barbie World” by Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Bongos” by Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “First Person Shooter” by Drake Feat. J. Cole, “Good Good” by Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, and “Rich Baby Daddy” by Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & SZA.

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Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Artist

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Artist

Kirk Franklin, winner of the “Best Gospel Performance/Song” award for “All Things” attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Peacock Theater on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Kirk Franklin, winner of the “Best Gospel Performance/Song” award for “All Things” attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Peacock Theater on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Other than “All Things” and “Try Love” by Kirk Franklin, nominees for Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Artist include: “Award All Of The Glory” by Shirley Caesar, “Angel” by Halle Bailey, “Come Jesus Come” by Cece Winans, “Do You Believe In Love?” by Erica Campbell, “God Problems” by Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore, and “Me & U” by Tems.

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Best Movie

Best Movie

AMERICAN FICTION | Official Trailer

In addition to “American Fiction,” nominees for Best Movie include: Bob Marley: One Love,” “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé,” “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse,” “The Book Of Clarence,” “The Color Purple,” “The Equalizer 3,” and “The Little Mermaid.”

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Best Actor

Best Actor

Damson Idris attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.
Damson Idris attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.
Photo: Cindy Ord/MG24 for The Met Museum/Vogue (Getty Images)

Other than Damson Idris, nominees for Best Actor include: Anthony Mackie, Colman Domingo, Denzel Washington, Donald Glover, Idris Elba, Jeffrey Wright and LaKeith Stanfield.

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Best Actress

Best Actress

Angela Bassett at the Disney 2024 upfront presentation held at North Javits Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City.
Angela Bassett at the Disney 2024 upfront presentation held at North Javits Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City.
Photo: Kristina Bumphrey/Variety (Getty Images)

In addition to Angela Bassett, nominees for Best Actress include: Ayo Edebiri, Coco Jones, Danielle Brooks, Fantasia, Halle Bailey, Issa Rae and Regina King.

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Sportswoman of the Year

Sportswoman of the Year

Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after a play against the Dallas Wings at the College Park Center on May 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after a play against the Dallas Wings at the College Park Center on May 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
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In addition to Angel Reese, nominees for Sportswoman of the Year include: A’ja Wilson, Coco Gauff, Flau’jae Johnson, Juju Watkins, Naomi Osaka, Sha’carri Richardson, and Simone Biles.

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Sportsman of the Year

Sportsman of the Year

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during game four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during game four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Aside from Lebron James, nominees for Sportsman of the Year include: Anthony Edwards, Gervonta Davis, Jalen Brunson, Jalen Hurts, Kyrie Irving, Patrick Mahomes, and Stephen Curry.

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Best Group

Best Group

JT and Yung Miami of the City Girls attend 2nd Annual The Black Ball Quality Control’s CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas Birthday Celebration at Fox Theater on June 1, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
JT and Yung Miami of the City Girls attend 2nd Annual The Black Ball Quality Control’s CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas Birthday Celebration at Fox Theater on June 1, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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In addition to the City Girls, nominees for Best Group include: ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $Ign, 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne, 41, Blxst & Bino Rideaux, Flo, Maverick City Music, and Wanmor.

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Viewer’s Choice Award

Viewer’s Choice Award

Doja Cat attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.
Doja Cat attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.
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In addition to “Agora Hills” by Doja Cat, nominees for the Viewer’s Choice Award include: “All My Life” by Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole, Gunna’s “Fukumean,” “Lovin On Me” by Jack Harlow, “Made For Me” by Muni Long, “On My Mama” by Victoria Monét, “Rich Baby Daddy” by Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Sensational” by Chris Brown Feat. Davido & Lojay, “Texas Hold ‘em” by Beyoncé, and “Water” by Tyla.

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