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Frank Ocean - Leading the pack, Frank Ocean received five Grammy nominations — Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration — due to his debut, channel ORANGE, and collaboration on "No Church in the Wild."(Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

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Miguel - The "Adorn" crooner is up for Song of the Year, Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song, Best Rap Song and Best Urban Contemporary Album for his sophomore effort Kaleidoscope Dream.  (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Nas - Re-emerging this year with Life Is Good, the rap icon is nominated for Best Rap Performance, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album. (Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

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Adele - While the songstress was primarily focused on motherhood this year, Adele did sweep up one nomination, Best Pop Solo Performance.(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

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Rihanna - Just off her 777 tour and celebrating her new No. 1 album, Unapologetic, Rihanna picks up two nominations for Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration with Jay-Z.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Ne-Yo & Calvin Harris - The R.E.D. singer's hit collaboration with Calvin Harris on "Let's Go" earned the two a nomination in the Best Dance Recording category. (Photos from left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images, Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)

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Estelle - The Brit soulstress is nominated for Best R&B Performance thanks to her single "Thank You." (Photo: WENN.com)

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Robert Glasper Experiment - One of the most talked about R&B artists of the year, the Black Radio stars are up for Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance with Ledisi. (Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

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Luke James - The BET Music Matters artist is nominated for Best R&B Performance for his track, "I Want You." (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Usher - While creating dance hits this year, Usher received a nod for Best R&B Performance for sticking to his R&B roots on his sensual track "Climax."(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Anita Baker - The soul legend made a comeback this year with her hit single, "Lately," which is nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance. (Photo: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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Beyonce - Competing in the same category as Baker, Beyoncé is up for Best Traditional R&B Performance with her single "Love On Top."

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Melanie Fiona - The Toronto native will shine in the Best Traditional R&B Performance category for her "Wrong Side of a Love Song."(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Gregory Porter - Giving us "Real Good Hands," the multi-talented jazz artist is another one up for Best Traditional R&B performance. (Photo: Dalle/Thareau /Landov)

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Tamia - The Beautiful Surprise singer is up for Best R&B Album and Best R&B Song thanks to her fifth studio effort.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Trey Songz - Trey Songz's "Heart Attack" is nominated for Best R&B Song, making it his first ever nomination in the category, and third nomination since 2009.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Anthony Hamilton - The soul crooner is receiving props for his Back to Love album as a potential contender for Best R&B Album.   (Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images for BET)

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Elle Varner - After an incredible breakout year, Elle Varner is in the running for Best R&B Song for her single, "Refill." (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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R. Kelly - The R&B king's comeback is on the rise. R. Kelly's latest, Write Me Back, is nominated for Best R&B Album. (Photo: Jlnphotography/WENN.com)

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Tyrese - From singer to actor to author, the celeb of many talents has returned to his music. Up for Best R&B Album, the Open Invitation crooner now has his third nomination since 2000.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Drake  - Drake's name is in the hat under three rap categories, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album. The Young Money star is definitely taking care.(Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Jay-Z - A true Grammy veteran, Jay-Z ties Frank Ocean for the most nominations on our list. A double nominee in Best Rap Performance and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, plus a nod for Best Rap Song, Hov is poised to take something home.(Photo: Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP)

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Kanye West - Kanye West is making 2012 count, racking up five nominations and challenging Ocean and Jay to a three way tie. With double nominations for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance, plus a listing under Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, the music celeb continues to prove his greatness. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Young Jeezy - The "I Do" rapper is acknowledged for his song under the Best Rap Performance category, along with the song's guest features, Andre 3000 and Jay-Z.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Flo Rida - Featuring singer Sia, the "Wild Ones" rapper is listed under the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, making it his fourth ever nomination.(Photo: Jason Arthurs/Getty Images)

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John Legend - The eight-time Grammy winner's hit 2012 single "Tonight" is shining in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category. This is his 19th nomination in Grammy history. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Wale - His first ever nomination, Wale is up for Best Rap Song for his popular track, "Lotus Flower Bomb," featuring Miguel. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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The Roots - The Roots' Undun is holding it down in the Best Rap Album category, making it their eighth nomination and potential third win.(Photo: Evan Agostini/PictureGroup)

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Rick Ross - Rick Ross's No. 1 album God Forgives, I Don't is also vying for Best Rap Album. This is the GQ Bawse of the Year's only nomination this ceremony. (Photo: Gary Miller/FilmMagic)

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2 Chainz - Repping ATL, the Based on a T.R.U. Story rapper is the last contender for Best Rap Album and up for Best Rap Performance for his feature on Kanye West's "Mercy."(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)