Kanye, Drake, Rick Ross, Khaled Added To BET Lineup Of Performers
Kanye West continues to inch his way back into the spotlight with a performance at the 2010 BET Awards.
The performance will be West’s first major performance at an awards show, since his infamous appearance alongside Taylor Swift, at the 2009 MTV VMA’s.
“While West received much backlash and criticism following the VMAs, BET decided to give the multifaceted performer a spot in music history during its 10 year anniversary special,” BET said in a statement.
Also added to this year’s roster of performers are Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Drake and others. Previously announced performers include T.I., Diddy and Dirty Money, Nicki Minaj and Trey Songz
, while John Legend will receive a Humanitarian Award.
The BET Awards ‘10 are slated to air live on Sunday (June 27th) at 8:00 PM from the Shrine Auditorium.
BET AWARDS '10
NOMINEES AND CATEGORIES
Best Female R&B Artist Best Male R&B Artist
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Beyonce Chris Brown
Mary J. Blige Raheem DeVaughn
Melanie Fiona Maxwell
Alicia Keys Trey Songz
Rihanna Usher
Best Female Hip Hop Artist Best Male Hip Hop Artist
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Ester Dean B.o.B.
Lil Kim Drake
Nicki Minaj Fabolous
Rasheeda Jay-Z
Trina Ludacris
Best New Artist Best Gospel
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Justin Bieber The Anointed Pace Sisters
Kirk Franklin Presents Artists
Melanie Fiona United For Haiti
Nicki Minaj Tamela Mann
Wale Marvin Sapp
Young Money Vickie Winans
Best Group Best Collaboration
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Black Eyed Peas Beyonce f/ Lady Gaga - Video Phone
B.o.B. f/ Bruno Mars - Nothin' On
Clipse You
Diddy-Dirty Money Drake & Trey Songz - Successful
Drake f/ Lil Wayne, Kanye West &
New Boyz Eminem - Forever
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State
Young Money of Mind
Trey Songz f/ Fabolous - Say Aah
Video Director of the Year Video of the Year
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Benny Boom Beyonce f/ Lady Gaga - Video Phone
B.o.B. f/ Bruno Mars - Nothin' On
Gil Green You
Anthony Mandler Melanie Fiona - It Kills Me
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State
Chris Robinson of Mind
Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run
Hype Williams This Town
Best Actress Best Actor
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Taraji P. Henson Quinton Aaron
Regina King Don Cheadle
Mo'Nique Idris Elba
Zoe Saldana Jamie Foxx
Gabourey Sidibe Denzel Washington
Best Movie YoungStars Award
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Avatar Selena Gomez
Law Abiding Citizen Lil JJ
Michael Jackson's This Is It Keke Palmer
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push'
by Sapphire Willow Smith
The Blindside Tyler James Williams
Subway Sportswoman of the Year Subway Sportsman of the Year
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Tamika Catchings Carmelo Anthony
Vanessa James Usain Bolt
Candace Parker Kobe Bryant
Serena Williams LeBron James
Venus Williams Tiger Woods
Viewer's Choice
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Beyonce - Sweet Dreams
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind
Monica - Everything To Me
Rihanna f/ Young Jeezy - Hard
Trey Songz f/ Fabolous - Say Aah
Young Money (Lil Wayne, Gudda Gudda, Nicki Minaj, Jae Millz, Drake,
Tyga) f/ Lloyd - Bedrock
Best International Act Centric Award
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Kojo Antwi (Ghana) Melanie Fiona
Chipmunk (UK) Maxwell
Dizzee Rascal (UK) Chrisette Michele
Estelle (UK) Monica
Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP) (South
Africa) Sade
K'NAAN (Somalia)
M.I. (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Corinne Bailey Rae (UK)
Sade (UK)
Diamond From Crime Mob Inks Deal With Battery Records
Battery Records has announced that they’ve signed former Crime Mob rapper Diamond to their label, which is distributed by Jive Records.
This summer, Diamond will debut her lead new single “Lotta Money” which was produced by Recka on the Beat.
Diamond split from Crime Mob around 2007 and inked a management/record deal with Polo Grounds Music, another label distributed by Jive.
Most recently, Diamond has had a strong presence on radio airwaves with appearances on Ludacris’ “My Chick Bad Remix” with Trina and Eve, as well as the “Bedrock Remix” with fellow female talents Rasheeda and Lola Monroe.
“I can be more of an individual, say what I want to say. I also have to be much more responsible and make sure my business is taken care of,” Diamond told AllHipHop.com of her solo career.
She has also parted ways with Polo Grounds, as her career is now being handled by veteran Dallas, Texas based executive, Mic Moodswing.
“We welcome Diamond to the Battery family,” Battery’s CEO Neil Levine said. “Her ability to constantly evolve makes her an exciting and remarkable artist that has proven that she can shine as a solo artist. We look forward to introducing Diamond and her new single ‘Lotta Money’ to the world.”
The news comes on the heels of a recently announced deal between Battery Records and Mickey Factz.








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