--- title: Kendrick Lamar Leads ’13 BET Hip Hop Nominees author: Chris Z published: 2013-09-03 modified: 2013-09-03 section: News tags: BET, Drake, Hip Hop Nominees, J Cole, Kendrick Lamar canonical: https://www.stasheverything.com/kendrick-lamar-leads-13-bet-hip-hop-nominees/ source: Stash Everything --- # Kendrick Lamar Leads ’13 BET Hip Hop Nominees The BET Hip Hop Awards nominations were announced recently and it’s **Kendrick Lamar** leading the way. The rapper secured a massive 14 nominations, including MVP of the Year, Lyricist of the Year and Album of the Year for his critically-acclaimed debut, *good kid, m.A.A.d city*. The album is up against J. Cole’s [*Born Sinner*](https://www.stasheverything.com/lifestyle/album-review-j-cole-born-sinner/), Jay Z’s [*Magna Carta… Holy Grail*](https://www.stasheverything.com/lifestyle/album-review-jay-z-magna-carta-holy-grail/), Nas’ *Life Is Good*, and Wale’s [*The Gifted*](https://www.stasheverything.com/lifestyle/album-review-wale-the-gifted/). “It’s a privilege to be a part of it,” Kendrick said after the announcement. “For the most part, BET always acknowledges my talent and I always hold that as an honor, so I’m blessed.” Drake has 13 nominations, while J. Cole is close behind with 10. The **2013 BET Hip Hop Awards** is set to tape at Atlanta’s Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on September 28th, and premiere on BET on October 15th. Snoop Dogg has been tapped to serve as host this year. “We’re going to have fun this year and I will make it a show to remember, ya dig?!” he said. “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.” Below is the full nominees list: **Best Hip Hop Video** [A$AP Rocky](https://www.stasheverything.com/lifestyle/album-review-aap-rocky-long-live-aap/) f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – “Problems” B.o.B f/ T.I. & Juicy J – “We Still In This” J. Cole f/ Miguel – “Power Trip” Drake – “Started From The Bottom” Kendrick Lamar – “Don’t Kill My Vibe” **Reese’s Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo, Duo or Group)** Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future – “Bugatti” A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – “Problems” J. Cole f/ Miguel – “Power Trip” French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne – “Pop That” Kendrick Lamar f/ Drake – “Poetic Justice” Wale f/ Tiara Thomas – “Bad” **Best Live Performer** 2 Chainz J. Cole JAY Z Kendrick Lamar Kanye West **Lyricist of the Year** J. Cole Drake JAY Z Kendrick Lamar Wale **Video Director of the Year** A$AP Rocky & A$AP Ferg Benny Boom Director X Dre Films Hype Williams **DJ of the Year** DJ Drama DJ Envy DJ Funkmaster Flex DJ Khaled DJ Scream **Producer of the Year** J. Cole Hit-Boy DJ Mustard Mike WiLL Made It Pharrell Williams **MVP of the Year** 2 Chainz J. Cole Drake JAY Z Kendrick Lamar **Track of the Year** “Power Trip” – Produced by J. Cole (J. Cole f/ Miguel) “Problems” – Produced by Noah “40” Shebib (A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar) “Don’t Kill My Vibe” – Produced by Sounwave (Kendrick Lamar) “Bugatti” – Produced by Mike WiLL Made It (Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future) “Started From The Bottom” – Produced by Mike Zombie & Noah “40” Shebib (Drake) **Album of the Year** J. Cole – Born Sinner JAY Z – Magna Carta Holy Grail Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city Nas – Life Is Good Wale – The Gifted **Who New? Rookie of the Year** Action Bronson A$AP Ferg Earl Sweatshirt Joey Bada$$ Trinidad Jame$ **Hustler of the Year** Diddy JAY Z Kendrick Lamar T.I. Kanye West **Made-You-Look Award** 2 Chainz A$AP Rocky JAY Z Kendrick Lamar Nicki Minaj Kanye West **Best Club Banger** Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future – “Bugatti” (Produced by Mike WiLL Made It) A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – “Problems” (Produced by Noah “40” Shebib) Drake – “Started From The Bottom” (Produced by Mike Zombie & Noah “40” Shebib) French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne – “Pop That” (Produced by Lee on the Beats) Trinidad Jame$ – “All Gold Everything” (Produced by M.e. (Devon Gallaspy) **Best Mixtape** Big Sean – Detroit Chance The Rapper – Acid Rap Travi$ Scott – Owl Pharaoh Stalley – Honest Cowboy Trinidad Jame$ – Don’t Be S.A.F.E. **Sweet 16 (Best Featured Verse)** Diddy – “Same Damn Time (Remix)” (Future f/ Diddy & Ludacris) Drake – “Versace (Remix)” (Migos f/ Drake) Future – “Bugatti” (Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future) Kendrick Lamar – “Problems” (A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar) Wiz Khalifa – “U.O.E.N.O. (Remix)” (Rocko f/ Future & Wiz Khalifa) **Impact Track** J. Cole f/ TLC – “Crooked Smile” JAY Z f/ Justin Timberlake – “Holy Grail” Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – “Same Love” Wale f/ Sam Dew – “LoveHate Thing” Kanye West – “BLKKK SKKKNHEAD” **People’s Champ Award** A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – “Problems” J. Cole f/ Miguel – “Power Trip” Drake – “Started From The Bottom” Kendrick Lamar – “Don’t Kill My Vibe” Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/ Mary Lambert – “Can’t Hold Us” Related: [13 BET Awards Nominations](https://www.stasheverything.com/news/5889/) [![kendrick-lamar](https://www.stasheverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/kendrick-lamar-300x300.jpg)](https://www.stasheverything.com/video-kendrick-lamar-x-jay-z-dont-kill-my-vibe-remix-previewed-at-sxsw/kendrick-lamar-3/) [![drake 1](https://www.stasheverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/drake-1-300x300.jpg)](https://www.stasheverything.com/drakes-dad-leaks-track-listing-for-nothing-was-the-same/drake-1/)