GOOD MUSIC: Kanye West Leads BET Hip-Hop Awards 2012 Nominations With 17. 2 Chainz Not Far Behind With 13 [Full List Inside]

BET has announced the nominations for the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards. Kanye West leads the pack with 17 nods including Best Hip Hop Video, Best Live Performer and Lyricist of the Year. Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz is nominated in 13 categories, including Best Hip Hop Video, MVP oF the Year and Track of the Year. The event takes place in Atlanta on Saturday, September 29, 2012. It will air on October 9. Mike Epps is back again as host of the event. This marks the fourth time the comedian will take on that role.

Hip-hop mogul Chris Lighty, who passed away earlier this year will be honored during the show. Check out the full list of nominees below. Best Hip Hop Video 2 Chainz f/ Drake – No Lie ASAP Rocky – Goldie Drake f/ Lil Wayne – HYFR Wale f/ Miguel – Lotus Flower Bomb Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean & Pusha T – Mercy Reese’s Perfect Combo Award 2 Chainz f/ Drake – No Lie Drake f/ Lil Wayne & Tyga – The Motto J. Cole f/ Missy Elliott – Nobody’s Perfect Wale f/ Miguel – Lotus Flower Bomb Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean & Pusha T – Mercy Best Live Performer ASAP Rocky Drake J. Cole The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) Kanye West Lyricist Of The Year J. Cole Jay-Z Kendrick Lamar Nas Kanye West Video Director Of The Year ASAP Rocky & Sam Lecca Benny Boom Chris Robinson Kanye West Hype Williams Producer Of The Year Hit-Boy J. Cole J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League No I.D. Kanye West MVP Of The Year 2 Chainz J. Cole Jay-Z Rick Ross Kanye West Track Of The Year Ca$h Out – Cashin Out Meek Mill f/ Rick Ross – Ima Boss The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) – Niggas In Paris 2 Chainz f/ Drake – No Lie Drake f/ Lil Wayne & Tyga – The Motto CD Of The Year Common – The Dreamer, The Believer Drake – Take Care J. Cole – Cole World: The Sideline Story The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) – Watch The Throne Young Jeezy – TM 103: Hustlerz Ambition DJ Of The Year DJ Drama DJ Enuff DJ Envy Funkmaster Flex DJ Khaled Rookie Of The Year 2 Chainz ASAP Rocky Ca$h Out Future Meek Mill Made You Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style) 2 Chainz ASAP Rocky Big Sean Nicki Minaj Kanye West Best Club Banger Ca$h Out – Cashin Out Drake f/ Lil Wayne & Tyga – The Motto Future – Same Damn Time The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) – Niggas In Paris Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean & Pusha T – Mercy Best Mixtape ASAP Rocky – LiveLoveASAP Joey Bada$$ – 1999 Meek Mill – Dreamchasers 2 Rick Ross – Rich Forever Wiz Khalifa – Taylor Allderdice Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse 2 Chainz – Mercy Diddy – Same Damn Time (Remix) Drake – Stay Schemin Ludacris – Same Damn Time (Remix) T.I. – Magic (Remix) Hustler of the Year 2 Chainz Jay-Z Lil Wayne Rick Ross Kanye West Impact Track Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free) Lupe Fiasco – B**** Bad Nas – Daughters The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) – Murder To Excellence People’s Champ Award 2 Chainz f/ Drake – No Lie Driicky Graham – Snapbacks & Tattoos Meek Mill f/ Rick Ross – Ima Boss The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) – Niggas In Paris Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean & Pusha T – Mercy Best Hip-Hop Online Site 2DopeBoyz.com AllHipHop.com Complex.com HipHopDX.com NahRight.com RapRadar.com WorldstarHipHop.com