[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”mary_j_blige-41″] The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul opened up the 2011 BET Awards. Before the close of her set, she gave the first live performance of  “It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over” featuring Jadakiss and Fabolous (who wasn’t there). The song will appear on DJ Khaled’s We The Best Forever.

The BET Awards nominations were announced earlier this week and not everyone was too pleased. The network’s site interviewed President of Music Programming and Specials, Stephen Hill to provide some insight. Below is a breakdown on some of the hot button issues. The Awards air June 26th. On Trina’s snub for Best Female Rapper Okay, that was because Trina didn’t submit a video that was in during the eligibility period. Let me back up. To be eligible, here’s what you […]

It’s almost that time of the year and moments ago, the nominees for the 11th annual BET Awards were announced on 106 & Park. Chris Brown leads the pack with six while Lil Wayne is right behind with five and Kanye, Drake and Rihanna all racked in four. Kevin Hart hosts the ceremony, which will broadcast live in L.A. on June 26. Full nods below.

It’s about that time of the year folks. Earlier today  the nominees were announced for the 2010 BET Awards. Jay-Z leads the pack with five nods. The ceremony’s hosted by Queen Latifah and takes place on June 27th in Los Angeles. Performances include Drake, Nicki Minaj, Dirty Money, and Trey Songz. Full list of nominees after the jump.