The Black Entertainment Network announced Wednesday the nominees for the 3rd Annual BET Awards, with hip-hop artists Missy Elliott, Erykah Badu and Nelly each receiving three nominations, LAUNCHMusic.com reports.
Halle Berry and Queen Latifah each got a nod for best actress, while Denzel Washington and Samuel L. Jackson made it to the best actor list. Soul legend James Brown is scheduled to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Earvin “Magic” Johnson is slated to receive the Humanitarian Award.
Lil’ Kim, who was nominated for best female hip-hop artist, told LAUNCHMusic.com she felt like she’s proven herself in the entertainment industry–which she thinks is often harder for women. “When you’re a female you do have to prove yourself, unfortunately,” Kim said. “I feel like women are coming up and I thank God that we’re able to be recognize for our talent in this game and not just for our bodies.”
The ceremony will be broadcast live on the BET cable channel from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California on June 24 at 9 p.m. ET. Comedian Mo’Nique will host the event, which will feature performances by James Brown, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, India.Arie, 50 Cent, and Snoop Dogg.
The list of nominees includes:
Best Group
B2K
The Roots
Mary Mary
Floetry
Clipse
Best Male R&B Artist
Ginuwine
Justin Timberlake
R. Kelly
Jaheim
Musiq
Best Female R&B Artist
Erykah Badu
India.Arie
Heather Headley
Amerie
Vivian Green
Video of the Year
“Lose Yourself”–Eminem
“Work It”–Missy Elliott
“Love of My Life”–Erykah Badu/Common
“Girlfriend”–B2K
“Hot in Herre”–Nelly
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Jay-Z
50 Cent
Baby
Nelly
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Trina
Missy Elliott
Lil’ Kim
Ms. Jade
Eve
Best New Artist
Sean Paul
Heather Headley
50 Cent
Floetry
Justin Timberlake
Best Collaboration
“Dilemma”–Nelly featuring Kelly
“’03 Bonnie & Clyde”–Jay-Z featuring Beyonce
“Gossip Folks”–Missy Elliott featuring Ludacris & Ms. Jade
“Beautiful”–Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell Williams
“Love Of My Life”–Erykah Badu featuring Common
Female Athlete of the Year
Laila Ali
Lisa Leslie
Sheryl Swoopes
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Male Athlete of the Year
Barry Bonds
Kobe Bryant
Allen Iverson
Tracy McGrady
Tiger Woods
