Ahead of one of the biggest nights in Hip-Hop, the nominations for the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards have been announced.

Leading the pack this year are Cardi B and 21 Savage who have both earned 12 nominations each! Some of the categories include Lyricist of the Year, Hip Hop Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration (twice for Cardi B), Hustler of the Year, Best Hip Hop Video (twice for 21 Savage), Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse and Song of the Year.

Although Cardi B has not put out a new album yet, she has been killing the game with her features alone. Her remix for Latto’s “Put It On Da Floor Again,” is still making its rounds online and even has become a trending sound on TikTok. Aside from that she has dropped a new track titled “Jealousy” with her hubby Offset and is gearing up to release a new single with Megan Thee Stallion… talk about a good year!

Meanwhile, 21 Savage has also been killing the Hip-Hop games. With hit records and collaborations with Usher, Summer Walker, and Drake, it’s clear why he’s one of the top contenders in this year’s award show.

Following behind the two rappers, Drake comes in with nine nods. Burna Boy and DJ Khaled also snagged seven nods each, with J. Cole bringing in six. More great stars have also snagged a no tomato on for their great work. Fellow rappers Coi Leray, GloRilla, as well as the legendary Jay-Z have all earned five nominations each. Lil Uzi Vert has also scored four.

“This year’s BET Hip Hop Awards will mark the culmination of our yearlong celebration of hip-hop’s storied creation and the art form’s sonic and cultural expansion,” Connie Orlando, BET’s EVP specials, music programming & music strategy, said in a statement. “We are honored by this year’s roster of nominees as they continue to carry the creativity and diversity of hip hop into the future. We congratulate each nominee on their accomplishments as they take hip hop artistry to new heights.”

Check Out The Full List Of Nominees

Hip-hop artist of the year

* 21 Savage
* Burna Boy
* Cardi B
* Drake
* Glorilla
* J. Cole
* Kendrick Lamar
* Lil Uzi Vert

Song of the year

* “All My Life,” Lil Durk feat. J. Cole
* “God Did,” DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z , John Legend & Fridayy
* “Just Wanna Rock,” Lil Uzi Vert
* “Players,” Coi Leray
* “Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
* “Rich Flex,” Drake & 21 Savage
* “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
* “Tomorrow 2,” GloRilla & Cardi B

Hip hop album of the year

* Anyways, Life’s Great…, Glorilla
* Coi, Coi Leray
* God Did, DJ Khaled
* Her Loss, Drake & 21 Savage
* Heroes & Villains, Metro Boomin
* Jackman, Jack Harlow
* Pink Tape, Lil Uzi Vert
* Traumazine, Megan Thee Stallion

Best hip-hop video

* “Just Wanna Rock,” Lil Uzi Vert
* “Players” (DJ Smallz 732 – Jersey Club Remix), Coi Leray
* “Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
* “Shake Sumn,” DaBaby
* “Sittin’ On Top Of The World ,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
* “Spin Bout U,” Drake & 21 Savage
* “Tomorrow 2,” Glorilla & Cardi B

Best collaboration

* “All My Life,” Lil Durk feat. J. Cole
* “God Did,” DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
* “Players” (DJ Saige Remix), Coi Leray feat. Busta Rhymes
* “Princess Diana,” Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj
* “Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
* “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
* “Tomorrow 2,” Glorilla & Cardi B

Impact track

* “30,” Nas
* “All My Life,” Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
* “Anxiety,” Megan Thee Stallion
* “Can’t Win for Nothing,” Symba
* “Champions,” NLE Choppa
* “God Did,” DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
* “Scientists & Engineers,” Killer Mike & André 3000 feat. Future & Eryn Allen Kane
* “Therapy Pt. 2,” Robert Glasper feat. Mac Miller

Best duo or group

* City Girls
* DJ Drama & Jeezy
* Drake & 21 Savage
* Earthgang
* Larry June & The Alchemist
* Quavo & Takeoff
* Rae Sremmurd

Best live performer

* Burna Boy
* Busta Rhymes
* Cardi B
* Coi Leray
* Dababy
* Drake
* Kendrick Lamar
* Megan Thee Stallion

Best breakthrough hip-hop artist

* Armani White
* Central Cee
* Doechii
* Finesse2tymes
* Ice Spice
* Kaliii
* Lola Brooke
* Sexyy Redd

Lyricist of the year

* 21 Savage
* André 3000
* Burna Boy
* Cardi B
* Conway The Machine
* Drake

Producer of the year

* Atl Jacob
* DJ Khaled
* Dr. Dre
* Hit-Boy
* Hitmaka
* Kaytranada
* London On Da Track
* Metro Boomin
* The Alchemist

Video director of the year

* Anderson .Paak
* Cole Bennett
* Colin Tilley
* DaBaby & Reel Goats
* Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
* Dave Meyers
* Travis Scott

DJ of the year

* Chase B
* D-Nice
* DJ Cassidy
* DJ Clark Kent
* DJ Drama
* DJ Jazzy Jeff
* DJ Khaled
* Kaytranada
* Metro Boomin

Best hip-hop platform

* AllHipHop
* Caresha Please
* Drink Champs
* Hiphop Dx
* Million Dollaz Worth Of Game
* Rap Caviar
* The Breakfast Club
* The Joe Budden Podcast
* XXL

Hustler of the year

* 21 Savage
* 50 Cent
* Burna Boy
* Cardi B
* Caresha
* DJ Khaled
* Drake
* Jay-Z

Sweet 16: best featured verse

* 21 Savage, “Creepin’” (Metro Boomin feat. The Weeknd & 21 Savage)
* 21 Savage, “Peaches & Eggplants” (Young Nudy feat. 21 Savage)
* André 3000, “Scientists &  Engineers” (Killer Mike & André 3000 feat. Future & Eryn Allen Kane)
* Cardi B, “Tomorrow 2” (Glorilla & Cardi B)
* Cardi B, “Put It On Da Floor Again” (Latto feat. Cardi B)
* Drake, “Oh U Went” (Young Thug feat. Drake)
* J. Cole, “All My Life” (Lil Durk feat. J. Cole)
* Jay-Z, “God Did” (DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z , John Legend & Fridayy)

Best international flow

* Aka (South Africa)
* Black Sherif (Ghana)
* Central Cee (UK)
* Gazo (France)
* J Hus (UK)
* K.O (South Africa)
* Major Rd (Brazil)
* Ninho (France)
* Sampa The Great (Zambia)
* Tasha & Tracie (Brazil)