2013 BET AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED: DRAKE LEADS WITH 12
buzzz worthy. . . This past year was a good one for Drake by award show standards: the New York bred rapper has been nominated for as many awards as there are months in a year - 12- 2013 BET Awards, including Best Male Hip Hop Artist. The nominees were announced live in a press conference held in Los Angeles today. Nominees for Best Gospel Artist: Detrick Haddon Tamela Mann Lecrae Mary Mary Marvin Sapp Nominees for Best Movie: Django Unchained Beast of the Southern Wild Sparkle Think Like a Man Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap Nominees for Best New Artist: Azealia Banks Joey Bada$$ Kendrick Lamar Trinidad Jame$ The Weeknd Check out all of the nominees right here . This year's show will be a part of the BET Experience, a huge music and cultural event that takes place in Los Angeles. The 2012 BET Awards will be hosted by Rush Hour actor Chris Tucker.