Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, & DJ Khaled Take The Lead In 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards Nominations

It’s been a big year from Bronx’s own Cardi B, Compton’s Kendrick Lamar, and Miami’s own DJ Khaled. All releasing project earlier this year, these three take the lead with nine nominations while Jay-Z and Chance the Rapper trail behind with 5 nominations for the upcoming BET Hip Hop Awards.

Originally hosted in Atlanta, BET is switching things up this year and are heading to Miami. Going down October 5th at the Jackie Gleason Theater via Fillmore Miami Beach, BET remains sensitive to the victims affected by the devastating results of Hurricane Irma and Harvey.

“While BET is extremely excited to bring the BET Hip Hop Awards to Miami, we remain sensitive to the millions of victims affected by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey,” BET’s interim head of programming, Connie Orlando expressed in a statement to Billboard. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with those who are facing the impact of this catastrophic storm. 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.”

The BET Hip Hop Awards will be airing Tuesday, October 10th. Check out the 2017 nominations below.

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”