.theestallion and DaBabyDaBaby are the top nominees for the 2021 BET Awards, with seven nods each.
Cardi B has two of the six nominees for video of the year -- “Up” and “WAP” .
Megan Thee Stallion and Drake each have two of the eight nominees for the viewer’s choice award. Megan is nominated for “WAP” and the “Savage ,” featuring Beyoncé. Drake is nominated for “Laugh Now Cry Later” and as a featured artist on DJ Khaled’s “Popstar.” Voting for the viewer’s choice award begins on June 7.The nominees for best new artist are Coi Leray, Flo Milli, Giveon, Jack Harlow, Latto and Pooh Shiesty.
Nominations are selected by BET’s “voting academy,” which is comprised of fans and a group of entertainment pros in the fields of television, film, music, social media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, and creative arts.