And the nominees for the 2018 BET Awards are:
The Best International Act
Booba (France)
Cassper Nyovest (SA)
Dadju (France)
Davido (Nigeria)
Distruction Boyz (SA)
Fally Ipupa (Dr Congo)
J Hus (UK)
Niska (France)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Stefflon Don (UK)
Stormzy (UK)
Eventually. For the first time in the history of the BETs, international artists are being recognised in one international category.
The winner will be announced during the main ceremony that gets broadcast on TV (in America and here) instead of being side-lined as they always are.
In previous years, the International Act category was divided into Best International Act: Africa, Best International Act: Europe and the awards were never presented during the main show.
Best Female R&B / Pop Artist Award
Beyoncé
SZA
H.E.R.
Rihanna
Kehlani
Best Male R&B / Pop Artist Award
Bruno Mars
Chris Brown
The Weeknd
Khalid
Daniel Caesar
As per usual, we'll see the awards in the dark ages - two days late, after everyone's been spoiled online.
The ceremony takes place at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, 24 June and will air on BET on DStv on Tuesday, 26 June at 20h00 (CAT).
Best Group Award
Migos
A Tribe Called Quest
N.E.R.D.
Rae Sremmurd
Chloe X Halle
Best Collaboration Award
Bruno Mars Feat. Cardi B - Finesse (Remix)
DJ Khaled Feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
DJ Khaled Feat. Beyoncé & Jay-Z - Top Off
Cardi B Feat. 21 Savage - Bartier Cardi
French Montana Feat. Swae Lee - Unforgettable
Kendrick Lamar Feat. Rihanna - Loyalty
Best Male Hip Hop Artist Award
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
DJ Khaled
Jay-Z
J. Cole
Best Female Hip Hop Artist Award
Cardi B
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma
Dej Loaf
Rapsody
Video Of The Year Award
Drake - God's Plan
Cardi B - Bodak Yellow
Bruno Mars Feat. Cardi B - Finesse (Remix)
Dj Khaled Feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
Kendrick Lamar - Humble
Migos Feat. Drake - Walk It Talk It
Video Director Of The Year Award
Benny Boom
Director X
Ava Duvernay
Chris Brown
Dave Meyers
Best New Artist Award
SZA
H.E.R.
Daniel Caesar
Goldlink
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/inspirational Award
Lecrae Feat. Tori Kelly - I’ll Find You
Snoop Dogg Feat. B Slade - Words Are Few
Ledisi & Kirk Franklin - If You Don't Mind
Marvin Sapp - Close
Tasha Cobbs Leonard Feat. Nicki Minaj - I’m Getting Ready
Best Actress Award
Tiffany Haddish
Lupita Nyong’o
Issa Rae
Angela Bassett
Letitia Wright
Taraji P. Henson
Best Actor Award
Chadwick Boseman
Michael B. Jordan
Donald Glover
Sterling K. Brown
Denzel Washington
Daniel Kaluuya
Young Stars Award
Yara Shahidi
Ashton Tyler
Caleb Mclaughlin
Lonnie Chavis
Marsai Martin
Miles Brown
Best Movie Award
Black Panther
Girls Trip
A Wrinkle In Time
Detroit
Mudbound
Sportswoman Of The Year Award
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Candace Parker
Elana Meyers Taylor
Sportsman Of The Year Award
Stephen Curry
Lebron James
Kevin Durant
Dwyane Wade
Odell Beckham Jr.
Album Of The Year Award
Damn - Kendrick Lamar
Ctrl - Sza
4:44 - Jay-Z
Culture Ii - Migos
Black Panther: The Album - Kendrick Lamar & Various Artist
Grateful - Dj Khaled
Bet Her Award
Janelle Monaé - Django Jane
Lizzo - Water Me
Mary J. Blige - Strength Of A Woman
Remy Ma Feat. Chris Brown - Melanin Magic (Pretty Brown)
Chloe X Halle - The Kids Are Alright
Leikeli47 - 2nd Fiddle
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
SZA Feat. Travis Scott - Love Galore
Cardi B - Bodak Yellow
Kendrick Lamar - Humble
Drake - God’s Plan
Migos Feat. Cardi B & Nicki Minaj - Motorsport
DJ Khaled Feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts