Jay-Z
Young Hov leads the pack with five nominations. His "Empire State of Mind" will be competing in the Video of the Year, Best Collaboration and Viewers' Choice categories. He's also nominated for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist in addition to picking up a second nod for "Run this Town" in Best Collaboration.
Drake
Drizzy Drake received nods for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Best Collaboration for "Successful" with Trey Songz and "Forever" featuring Eminem, Kanye West and Lil Wayne. He's also nominated three times as part of Young Money.
Nicki Minaj
In addition to being nominated for Best New Artist and Best Female Rap Artist, Ms. Minaj has three nominations with Young Money.
Trey Songz
Trey's career year continues with four nods, including two Best Collaborations, Best R&B Male Artist and Viewers' Choice.
Beyonce
Fresh off dominating the Grammys, Beyonce's nominated for Best Female R&B artist, the Viewers' Choice Award for "Sweet Dreams" and Best Collaboration and Video of the Year for "Video Phone" with Lady Gaga.
Alicia Keys
A. Keys is nominated for Best Female R&B Artist and three times for her feature on Jigga's "Empire State of Mind."
Melanie Fiona
Though a newcomer, Melanie Fiona will be competing with the big dogs on the big day. Aside from being nominated in the Best New Artist category, she'll also be competing for Best Female R&B Artist, Video of the Year and Centric Award.
Fabolous
Fab's nominated for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and for Best Collaboration and Viewers' Choice for his appearance on Trey Songz's "Say Ahh."
Young Money
The game's hottest crew is being rewarded for their efforts. YM is nominated for Viewers' Choice, Best Group and Best New Artist.
B.o.B
A first-time nominee, B.o.B. will try to take home Best New Artist, Best Collaboration and Video of the Year.
Rihanna
RiRi's nominated for Best Female R&B Artist, Best Collaboration for her part in Jay-Z's "Run This Town" and Viewers' Choice for "Hard" featuring Young Jeezy.
Monica
Monica was nominated for the Centric Award and Viewers' Choice.
Maxwell
Maxwell is nominated for Best Male R&B Artist and the Centric Award.
Sade
The beautiful Sade is nominated for the Centric Award and Best International Act.
Usher
Usher received a nod for Best Male R&B Artist.
Chris Brown
C. Breezy is nominated for Best Male R&B Artist.
Trina
The Baddest Chick will try to take home Best Rap Female Artist honors come June 27.
Wale
Wale will face a tough field that includes Melanie Fiona, Nicki Minaj, B.o.B and Young Money for Best New Artist.
Mary J. Blige
The queen of hip-hop soul was nominated for Best Female R&B Artist.
Ludacris
Luda's among five MCs nominated for Best Male Rap Artist.
Justin Bieber
Bieber Fever continues as the teenage sensation will try taking home Best New A
The Clipse
The Thornton brothers received a nod for Best Group.
Chrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele was nominated for Best Female R&B Artist.
Dirty Money
Diddy's Dirty Money is nominated for Best Group.
Raheem DeVaughn
Raheem DeVaughn has some stiff competition in the Best Male R&B Artist category.
Black Eyed Peas
Coming off a monster year, the Peas will compete for Best Group.
Ester Dean
Ester Dean is nominated for Best Rap Female Artist.
Lil' Kim
The Queen Bee's nominated for Best Female Rap Artist.
New Boyz
Legacy and Ben J are vying for the Best Group award.
Kirk Franklin
Kirk Franklin is one of five nominees for Best Gospel.
Marvin Sapp
Marvin Sapp will be competing in the Best Gospel category.
Tamela Mann
Tamela Mann was nominated for Best Gospel.
Vickie Winans
Vickie Winans received a nod for Best Gospel.
The Anointed Pace Sisters
The Anointed Pace Sisters round out the list of nominees for Best Gospel.
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