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And the Nominees Are... - Here they are, world: the BET Awards nominees. Dozens of amazing singers, rappers, DJs, actors and athletes in the same place at the same time, with the same goal — to win. Click on to get a better look at these ultra-talented stars. (Photos: Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

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A$AP Rocky - With last year's LiveLoveA$AP mixtape topping best-of lists and leading to a coveted opening spot on Drake's Club Paradise tour, this Harlem rapper was a no-brainer nomination for Best New Artist.   (Photo: Karl Walter/Getty Images for Coachella)

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Alan Ferguson - Alan Ferguson, who co-directed Beyoncé's memorable "Party" and "Dance for You" videos with Beyoncé, is up for Video Director of the Year.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Atlantic Records)

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Angela Bassett - With recent credits including films Jumping the Broom and Green Lantern and her acclaimed role in the Broadway play The Mountaintop, the legendary Angela Bassett is up for Best Actress at the BET Awards.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Bad Meets Evil - In the wake of their fiery, chart-topping album Hell: the Sequel, Eminem and Royce the 5'9" are strong contenders for Best Group. (Photo: Courtesy Interscope Records)

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Benny Boom - Industry vet Benny Boom is up for Video Director of the Year once again after making noise with buzzworthy clips for Nicki Minaj's "Beez in the Trap" and Meek Mill's "I'ma Boss."(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Big Sean - Big Sean had a breakthrough year just as massive as his moniker, so it only makes sense he's up for nominations for Best Collaboration (for "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay" with Roscoe Dash and Kanye West), Best New Artist and Best Male Hip Hop Artist.(Photo: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

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Brianna Perry - After her 106 & Park appearance and eye-catching videos for "Marilyn Monroe" and "Dear Hip Hop," Brianna could very well be a surprise winner in the Best Female Hip Hop Artist category.  (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Brittney Griner - After leading Baylor University to an NCAA championship this year, center Brittney Griner could very well walk away with another prize at the BET Awards: Subway Sportswoman of the Year.   (Photo: CSM/Landov)

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Bruno Mars - With his chart-topping retro-soul stylings, Mars could add a trophy for Best Male R&B Artist to his already crowded mantle.  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Camp Mulla - Camp Mulla, who rep Kenya with a skillful mash-up of hip hop and R&B, look to make a worldwide splash with a win in the Best International Act: Africa category. (Photo: Courtesy Sub Sahara Records)

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Candace Parker - Candace Parker, who's dominated the WNBA since she was selected No. 1 draft pick by the Los Angeles Sparks four years ago, is up for Subway Sportswoman of the Year.  (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Carmelo Anthony - Star small forward Carmelo Anthony, who helped lead the long-dormant New York Knicks back to the playoffs two years in a row, is nominated for Subway Sportsman of the Year at the BET Awards.  (Photo: UPI/John Angelillo/Landov)

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Chris Brown - Look for Chris Brown to have a huge night at the BET Awards, where he's nominated for Best Male R&B Artist, Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice (for "Turn Up the Music") and Video Director of the Year (he co-directed "Turn Up the Music" with Godfrey Tabarez).(Photo: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

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Common - With yet another amazing album, last year's The Dreamer/The Believer, this legendary Chi-Town MC is a top contender for the coveted Centric Award. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

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Denzel Washington - After adding to his legendary legacy this year by leading thriller Safe House to a huge box office, Oscar winner Denzel Washington is up for Best Actor.  (Photo: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

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Diamond - Fierce Crime Mob spitter Diamond, who made noise on 106 & Park with her "Buy It All" video, is up for Best Female Hip Hop Artist for the second year in a row. (Photo: John Amis/PictureGroup)

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Diddy - Diddy needs no introduction, but he still may make a splash at the BET Awards: He's up for Best Group as part of the trio Diddy Dirty Money.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive)

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Diddy Dirty Money - Diddy Dirty Money, the edgy trio consisting of Diddy, Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper, is nominated for Best Group.(Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Diggy Simmons - Diggy Simmons nabbed nominations for the YoungStars Award and Best New Artist after proving that talent runs in the family with his debut album, Unexpected Arrival, earlier this year.(Photo: Beth Gwinn/Getty Images)

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DJ Khaled - Miami mainstay DJ Khaled has a strong shot at Best Collaboration after linking with Rick Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne for last year's smash hit "I'm on One."(Photo: WENN.com)

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Don Cheadle - Don Cheadle, who extended his flawless résumé by starring in the Showtime series House of Lies, is nominated for Best Actor. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Drake - Drake's acclaimed sophomore album, Take Care, led him to another huge year, with nominations for Best Male Hip Hop Artist and two entries in Best Collaboration (for "I'm on One," with DJ Khaled, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne,  and "The Motto," with Wayne and Tyga).  (Photo: John Gunion/Redferns/Getty Images)

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Emeli Sandé - Emeli Sandé is sitting pretty in the Best International Act: U.K. category after she topped charts overseas with her debut album, Our Version of Events, and landed on 106 & Park.(Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

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Estelle - Estelle is heavily favored in the Best International Act: U.K. after dropping her sophomore album, All of Me, earlier this year.(Photo: Ben Hider/Picturegroup)

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Fred Hammond - Three decades deep into his career, Fred Hammond is nominated for Best Gospel in the wake of God, Love and Romance, released earlier this year.(Photo: Earl E. Gibson III/BET)

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Future - With his debut album, Pluto, producing hits like "Tony Montana" and "Same Damn Time," Atlanta rapper Future's nomination for Best New Artist was a foregone conclusion.  (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Godfrey Tabarez - Godfrey Tabarez is up for Video Director of the Year after co-creating Chris Brown's "Turn Up the Music" with Breezy himself. (Photo: Courtesy Godfrey Tabarez)

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Good Deeds - Tyler Perry's tale of redemption also starring Thandie Newton and Gabrielle Union is up for Best Movie. (Photo: Lionsgate)

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Hype Williams - Pioneering vet Hype Williams is up for Video Director of the Year after a huge year that included eye-candy like Nicki Minaj's "Stupid H--", Big Sean, Roscoe Dash and Kanye West's "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay" and Busta Rhymes and Chris Brown's "Why Stop Now."   (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Bing)

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Ice Prince - Rapper Ice Prince is repping for Nigeria in the Best International Act: Africa category. (Photo: Courtesy Chocolate City Music)

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Idris Elba - With his growing track record, his lead role in the acclaimed BBC series Luther and a supporting turn in the hit film Thor, Idris Elba more than justified his nomination for Best Actor.  (Photo: Jeff Schear/Getty Images)

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Jacob Latimore - Teen R&B sensation Jacob Latimore is up for a YoungStars Award after making a huge impact on 106 & Park last year with "Nothing on Me" and "Like 'Em All." (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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James Fortune & FIYA - Best Gospel nominees James Fortune & FIYA turned up the heat this year with their new album, Identity.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Jay-Z - Jay-Z killed it last year with Watch the Throne, his collaborative project with Kanye West. Their hit single "Otis" is up for Video of the Year, Best Collaboration and the Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award. "N---as in Paris" is nominated for Video of the Year as well, and their duo, nicknamed The Throne, is in the running for Best Group.  (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Jumping the Broom - With an all-star ensemble that includes Angela Bassett, Paula Patton and Laz Alonso, Jumping the Broom was a must-have for the Best Movie category. (Photo: Courtesy TriStar Pictures)

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Kanye West - Kanye West is set to conquer the BET Awards this year, with two nominations for Best Collaboration (for "Otis" with Jay-Z and "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay" with Roscoe Dash and Big Sean), one for Best Group (for his work with Jay-Z on Watch the Throne), two for Video of the Year (for his and Jay's "Otis" and "N---as in Paris" and one for Video Director of the Year (for the dizzying "N---as in Paris" clip.(Photo: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

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KeKe Palmer - KeKe Palmer is nominated for the YoungStars Award yet again in the wake of roles on Joyful Noise, Ice Age: Continental Drift and Nickelodeon's The Winx Club — not to mention her bubbling music career.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for KCA)

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Kevin Durant - Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant is up for Subway Sportsman of the Year after a big 2012 that saw him win MVP of the NBA All-Star game.  (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Kevin Hart - After hosting the BET Awards last year, actor-comedian Kevin Hart, who starred in Think Like a Man and The Five-Year Engagement, is up for Best Actor in 2012. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Kim Burrell - After winning a Grammy for her latest project, The Love Album, Kim Burrell is in a strong position to nab Best Gospel  at the BET Awards as well.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Kobe Bryant - L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant has already proven he's one of the best to ever do it — do we really need to explain why he's nominated for Subway Sportsman of the Year?  (Photo: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

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Labrinth - After releasing his debut album, Electronic Earth, Labrinth, an affiliate of BET favorite Tinie Tempah, is up for Best International Act: U.K. (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Wrigley's)

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Laugh at My Pain - Kevin Hart's hit live-performance film Laugh at My Pain  joked its way to a prestigious Best Movie nomination.  (Photo: Courtesy Codeblack Entertainment)

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Lebron James - Miami Heat star Lebron James may not have a ring — yet — but he can console himself with a nomination for Subway Sportsman of the Year at the 2012 BET Awards. (Photo: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

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Lil Wayne - After his chart-dominating Tha Carter IV album last year, the 2012 BET Awards are Lil Wayne's to win. The Nawlins superstar is up for awards: Best Collaboration (for "I'm on One" and "The Motto"), Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice (for "The Motto") and, of course, Best Male Hip Hop Artist. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment)

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Lira - Beautiful singer-songwriter Lira is waving the flag for South Africa in the Best International Artist: Africa category.(Photo: Michelly Rall/Getty Images for Live Earth Events)

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Marsha Ambrosius - After winning the Centric Award last year, British singer-songwriter Marsha Ambrosius has her eyes on the prize with a nomination for Best Female R&B Artist. (Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

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Mary J. Blige - Mary snagged a Best Female R&B Artist nomination after she tapped her legendary roots with My Life II ... The Journey Continues (Act I).(Photo: Becker/PictureGroup)

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Maybach Music Group - With a lineup that includes Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill, Omarion and others, label/crew Maybach Music Group is throwing their weight around in the Best Group category.  (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Meek Mill - Meek Mill is already up for Best Group as a result of his Maybach Music Group membership, but with his Dreamchasers mixtapes and "I'ma Boss," he made himself an easy choice for Best New Artist as well. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Miguel - Singer-songwriter Miguel is set to have a great night, with nominations for Best Male R&B Artist, Best Collaboration and the Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award (both for Wale's "Lotus Flower Bomb").(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Mindless Behavior - Mindless Behavior is in the running for Best Group and the Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award (for their "Hit Hello") after dropping their debut album, #1 Girl, last year. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Mokobe - Mokobe is ready to represent for Mali with a nomination for Best International Act: Africa. (Photo: Kristy Sparow/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Nicki Minaj - Young Money first lady Nicki Minaj was a must-have nominee for Best Female Hip Hop Artist after she dropped her sophomore LP, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.(Photo: Kevin Winter/DCNYRE2012/Getty Images for DCP)

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Red Tails - With an all-star cast and Steven Spielberg's backing, this cinematic look at the Tuskegee Airmen was a no-brainer nomination for Best Movie.(Photo: Courtesy Twentieth Century Fox)

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Regina King - Regina King earned her nomination for Best Actress via her leading roles on Southland and The Boondocks — not to mention her consistent, growing track record.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Rick Ross - Health problems didn't stop the Bawse from having another monster year — he's nominated for Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Best Collaboration (for DJ Khaled's "I'm on One) and Best Group (for his leadership role in Maybach Music Group).(Photo: Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

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Rihanna - After dropping her smash sixth album, Talk That Talk, Rihanna, one of pop music's biggest and brightest stars, is ready to rule with her nomination for Best Female R&B Artist.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Robert Glasper - Jazz pianist Robert Glasper is in the running for a Centric Award after the runaway success of his album Black Radio. (Photo: Terrence Jennings/PictureGroup)

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Robin Thicke - Slinky soulster Robin Thicke's fifth studio album, Love After War, propelled him to a nomination for a Centric Award.  (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Roscoe Dash - Roscoe Dash is breaking through with a nomination for Best Collaboration for his star-making feature on Big Sean and Kanye West's "Marvin Gaye and Chardonnay."  (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Sarkodie - Rapper Sarkodie is hoping to bring a Best International Act: Africa trophy home to Ghana. (Photo: Courtesy Duncwills Entertainment/Konvict Music)

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Serena Williams - Already one of the best to ever do it, Subway Sportswoman of the Year nominee Serena Williams returned from injury last year to win the Rogers Cup, make it to the finals at the U.S. Open and win the Madird Open.  (Photo: Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)

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Skylar Diggins - Lil Wayne's basketball crush, Skylar Diggins, is up for Subway Sportswoman of the Year for her stellar play as guard for Notre Dame. (Photo: Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

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Sway - Signed to Akon's Konvict Music, rap vet Sway won a BET Hip Hop Award back in 2006, and this year he's back with a nomination for the Best International Act: U.K. (Photo: Ollie Millington/Redferns via Getty Images)

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Taraji P. Henson - Best Actress nominee Taraji P. Henson added to her amazing track record by starring in Think Like a Man and breaking into TV as lead in the crime drama Person of Interest.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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The Help - This acclaimed Best Movie nominee takes a controversial look at racism in the early '60s in the South via an all-star ensemble that includes Emma Stone and Best Actress nominee Viola Davis.(Photo: Courtesy Dreamworks)

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The Throne - Jay-Z's and Kanye West's kingly duo is set to rule over the BET Awards with a whopping five nominations: two for Video of the Year (for "Otis" and "Paris"), one for Best Group, one for Best Collaboration (for "Otis"), and one for the Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award (for "Otis").(Photo: Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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Trey Songz - Trey Songz is up for Best Male R&B Artist after he kept his hungry fans satisfied last year with two mixtapes and an EP, Inevitable.(Photo: Bryan Steffy/Getty Images)

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Trin-I-Tee 5:7 - New Orleans' own Trin-I-Tee 5:7 is up for Best Gospel after slimming down to a duo but still rocking it with their sixth studio album, Angel & Chanelle. (Photo: Courtesy Spirit Rising Music)

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Trina - Trina has her eyes on Best Female Rap Artist after dropping a mixtape, Diamonds Are Forever, last year and a dance-inflected new single, "Outer Space," in March. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Tyga - After a breakthrough year, YMCMB soldier Tyga is up for Best Collaboration and the Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award thanks to his dope verse on Drake's anthemic "The Motto," also featuring Lil Wayne.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Tyrese - Tyrese is in the running for the Centric Award after breaking his six-year Hollywood hiatus to release a new album, Open Invitation, in 2011. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/MTV/PictureGroup)

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Usher - After releasing "Climax" and leaking two other singles from his new album, Looking 4 Myself, Usher is back in the game with two nominations, Video of the Year and Best Male R&B Artist.  (Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

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Venus Williams - All-time great Venus Williams will battle it out with her sister, Serena, yet again for Subway Sportswoman of the Year.(Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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Victor Cruz - After leading his New York Giants to an unexpected Super Bowl, wide receiver Victor Cruz is up for Subway Sportsman of the Year.(Photo: Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

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Viola Davis - With her Oscar-nominated role on The Help last year, and a supporting turn on Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Viola Davis is a shoe-in nomination for Best Actress at the 2012 BET Awards.  (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Wale - Wale's big breakthough year is reflected in two BET Awards nominations, Best Group (for his Maybach Music Group membership) and Best Collaboration (for his "Lotus Flower Bomb," featuring Miguel).(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Willow Smith - Willow Smith shared the YoungStars Award with her brother, Jaden, last year, but this time around, after releasing two new singles last year, she's out to get the glory all for herself.  (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Wizkid - Upstart rapper Wizkid, who signed to Akon's Konvict Music earlier this year, is hoping to bring the Best International Act: Africa award home to Nigeria. (Photo: Courtesy Konvict Music)

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Wretch 32 - London rapper Wretch 32 is nominated for Best International Act: U.K. after releasing his acclaimed Black and White album last year.  (Photo: Tim Whitby/Getty Images)

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Yolanda Adams - The legendary Yolanda Adams has her eyes on the prize in the Best Gospel category after releasing her 11th studio album, Becoming, last year.(Photo: Earl E. Gibson III/BET)

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Young Jeezy - Young Jeezy's fourth album, TM103: Hustlaz Ambition, was well worth the wait, earning him a nomination for Best Male Hip Hop Artist.(Photo: Chris McKay/Getty Images)

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Zoe Saldana - Best Actress nominee Zoe Saldana brought the drama in last year's action-thriller Colombiana. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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