BET’s 106 & Park had a packed house last night as they announced the nominees for the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Rappers were in attendance and of course, the jewelry was on shine as Terrence and Rocsi revealed this year’s biggest names in hip-hop.
PHOTOS: Lil Wayne Gets A Record Breaking 18 Nomination At BET Hip Hop Awards
Mike Epps has been selected to host the BET Hip-Hop Awards for the third time. The actor, most recently known for his roles in The Hangover and Jumping the Broom, says he is definitely a hip-hop comedian and told GlobalGrind he would be keeping the show clean.
“I am going to have a lot of clean fun, straight clean fun. It’s got to be good fun. I can’t offend anyone, you know,” said Epps.
When asked about his outfit selection for the awards, Epps told GlobalGrind “I will be G’d up from the feet up. I am going to have on something spectacular.”
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While Busta Rhymes, Meek Mills and Big K.R.I.T were in attendance, the name on everyone’s lips was Lil Wayne’s.
The Young Money pioneer was nominated for a record-breaking 18 BET hip-hop awards, including Lyricist of the Year and MVP of the Year.
Wayne is followed by Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa tied with nine nods each and Rick Ross with eight nods. It was a big night for Maybach Music, as Meek Mill announced his inclusion in the cypher segment of this year’s show.
Newcomer Big K.R.I.T was nominated for three categories, including Rookie of the Year.
“This is definitely a win for my state and it is definitely an inspiration for the people that I know around me. It really just shows them that it doesn’t matter where you’re from or what kind of music you make, you can actually succeed in your dreams,” K.R.I.T said.
The Mississipi Native told GlobalGrind how he would celebrate his nominations.
“Basically I am going to stay on the road. We still have a lot of work to do so I am not going to get to party as much, we got a lot of work to do. Me and my partners we will just go out, have some drinks and reflect on the past few years that we have been riding through to get to this point.”
In addition to his excitement for hosting the show, Epps is excited about the new talents like Meek Mills and Big K.R.I.T.
“I want to see all of the new artists. I am like their uncle, I love all their shit,” said Epps.
The 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards are scheduled to air Tuesday, October 11 at 8P/7c on BET.
Check out the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominees after the jump!
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Best Hip Hop Video
Big Sean f/ Chris Brown – My Last
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – Look At Me Now
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – I’m On One
Eminem f/ Rihanna – Love The Way You Lie
Kanye West f/ Rihanna – All Of The Lights
Reese’s Perfect Combo Award (Best Collab)
Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – Hustle Hard (Remix)
Big K.R.I.T. f/ Ludacris & Bun B – Country Sh*t (Remix)
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – Look At Me Now
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – I’m On One
Lupe Fiasco f/ Trey Songz – Out Of My Head
Best Live Performer
Busta Rhymes
Cee-Lo Green
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Kanye West
Lyricist of the Year
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Nicki Minaj
Rick Ross
Kanye West
Video Director of the Year
Gil Green
Anthony Mandler
Chris Robinson
Kanye West
Hype Williams
Producer of the Year
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
Kane Beatz
Lex Luger
No I.D.
Kanye West, Emile, Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean
MVP of the Year
Lil Wayne
Nicki Minaj
Rick Ross
Kanye West
Wiz Khalifa
Track of the Year
6 Foot 7 Foot – Produced by Bangladesh (Lil Wayne f/ Cory Gunz)
Black and Yellow – Produced by Stargate (Wiz Khalifa)
I’m On One – Produced by T-Minus (DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne)
Look At Me Now – Produced by Diplo & Afrojack (Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne &
Busta Rhymes)
My Last – Produced by Lex Luger (Big Sean f/ Chris Brown)
CD of the Year
Big Sean – Finally Famous
Lupe Fiasco – LASERS
Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday
Kanye West – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Wiz Khalifa – Rolling Papers
DJ of the Year
DJ Drama
DJ Enuff
DJ Envy
DJ Khaled
DJ Prostyle
Rookie of the Year
Big K.R.I.T.
Big Sean
Frank Ocean
Diggy Simmons
Tyler the Creator
Wiz Khalifa
Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style)
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Nicki Minaj
Kanye West
Wiz Khalifa
Best Hip Hop Online Site
All Hip Hop.com
Bossip.com
Nah Right.com
Rap Radar.com
World Star Hip Hop.com
Best Club Banger
Ace Hood – Hustle Hard (Produced by Lex Luger)
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – I’m On One (Produced by T-Minus)
Lil Wayne f/ Cory Gunz – 6 foot 7 foot (Produced by Bangladesh)
Waka Flocka Flame – No Hands (Produced by Lex Luger)
Wiz Khalifa – Black And Yellow (Produced by Stargate)
YC Worldwide f/ Future – Racks (Produced by Sonny Digital)
Best Mixtape
Big K.R.I.T. – Return Of 4Eva
B.o.B – No Genre
J. Cole – Friday Night Lights
Kendrick Lamar – Section .80
Frank Ocean – Nostalgia, Ultra
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
Busta Rhymes – Look At Me Now (Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes)
Lil Wayne – Motivation (Kelly Rowland f/ Lil Wayne)
Nicki Minaj – Monster (Kanye West f/ Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Bon Iver)
Wiz Khalifa – Bright Lights, Bigger City (Cee-Lo Green f/ Wiz Khalifa)
Wiz Khalifa – Till I’m Gone (Tinie Tempah f/ Wiz Khalifa)
Hustler of the Year
Diddy
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Kanye West
Verizon People’s Champ Award
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – Look At Me Now
Lil Wayne f/ Cory Gunz – 6 Foot 7 Foot
Nicki Minaj f/ Drake – Moment 4 Life
Kanye West f/ Rihanna – All of The Lights
Wiz Khalifa – Black And Yellow