The list of nominees for the 2013 edition of the BET Hip Hop Awards has been releasedand Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with 14 nominations. During last night’s episode of 106 & Park, BET announced Snoop Lion as the host and will happen on Saturday, September 28th at the Atlantic Civic Center in Atlanta.
“I’m excited to be hosting this year’s ‘BET Hip Hop Awards 2013.’ We’re going to have fun this year and I will make it a show to remember, ya dig?! I’ll be giving a ton of surprises, showcasing my exclusive GGN News clips and bringing all my nieces and nephews to the stage for an exciting night of hip-hop,” Snoop said about his hosting duty.
The Awards will air on BET on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 8:00 P.M. and they will also air on Friday, October 18th on BET’s international network in the UK and Africa.
Kendrick leads with 14 nominations with Drake closely behind with 13, J. Cole with 10 and Nicki, being the only nominated lady with 1.