The nominees for the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards have been announced. Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, and DJ Khaled lead this year's group of potential winners with a whopping nine nominations each. Elsewhere, Chance the Rapper and Jay Z tied with five nominations while Future and Migos held strong with four.
This year, BET is taking the ceremony to the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater. The show will tape Oct. 6 and air Oct. 10. In a statement to Billboard, BET's programming boss Connie Orlando said the network remains sensitive to the victims of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey.
"Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with those who are facing the impact of this catastrophic storm," Orlando said. "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."
Last year's Bet Hip Hop Awards included a number of memorable performances and well-earned wins. Drake took home Best Hip-Hop Video for "Hotline Bling," while Kendrick Lamar grabbed both the Best Live Performer and Lyricist of the Year honors. Kanye West, Director X, Metro Boomin, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, French Montana, and Travis Scott were also among the 2016 winners.
Check this year's nominees below, then tune in Oct. 10.
Best Hip-Hop Video
- Cardi B - "Bodak Yellow"
- DJ Khaled f/ Rihanna, Bryson Tiller - "Wild Thoughts"
- French Montana f/ Swae Lee - "Unforgettable"
- Future - "Mask Off"
- Kendrick Lamar - "Humble."
Best Collabo, Duo or Group
- DJ Khaled f/ Rihanna, Bryson Tiller - "Wild Thoughts"
- French Montana f/ Swae Lee - "Unforgettable"
- Migos f/ Lil Uzi Vert - "Bad And Boujee"
- Rae Sremmurd f/ Gucci Mane - "Black Beatles"
- Yo Gotti f/ Nicki Minaj - "Rake It Up"
Hot Ticket Performer
- Cardi B
- Chance the Rapper
- Drake
- J. Cole
- Kendrick Lamar
Lyricist of the Year
- Chance the Rapper
- Drake
- J. Cole
- Jay Z
- Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year
- Benny Boom
- Colin Tilley
- Dave Meyers and Missy Elliott
- Director X
- Hype Williams
Producer of the Year
- DJ Khaled and Nasty Beatmakers
- DJ Mustard
- London on Da Track
- Metro Boomin
- Mike Will Made-It
- Pharrell Williams
MVP of the Year
- Cardi B
- Chance the Rapper
- DJ Khaled
- Jay Z
- Kendrick Lamar
Single of the Year
- "Bad and Boujee"
- "Kodak Yellow"
- "Humble."
- "Mask Off"
- "Wild Thoughts"
Hustler of the Year
- Cardi B
- Chance the Rapper
- Diddy
- DJ Khaled
- Jay Z
- Kendrick Lamar
Made-You-Look Award
- ASAP Rocky
- Cardi B
- Migos
- Future
- Nicki Minaj
Best Mixtape
- Cardi B - Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 2
- Gucci Mane - Droptopwop
- Juicy J - Gas Face
- Playboi Carti - Playboi Carti
- Tee Grizzley - My Moment
- Yo Gotti, Mike Will Made-It - Gotti Made-It
Best New Hip-Hop Artist
- Cardi B
- Amine
- Kodak Black
- Playboi Carti
- Tee Grizzley
DJ of the Year
- DJ Drama
- DJ Envy
- DJ Esco
- DJ Khaled
- DJ Mustard
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
- Chance the Rapper - "I'm the One"
- Gucci Mane - "Black Beatles"
- Lil Uzi Vert - "Bad and Boujee"
- Nicki Minaj - "Rake It Up"
- Ty Dolla Sign - "Ain't Nothing"
- Wiz Khalifa - "Ain't Nothing"
Impact Track
- Cardi B - "Bodak Yellow"
- Jay Z - "The Story of O.J."
- Kendrick Lamar - "Humble."
- Kendrick Lamar - "DNA."
- Lecrae f/ Ty Dolla Sign - "Blessings"
- Tyler, the Creator f/ ASAP Rocky - "Who Dat Boy"
