Hip Hop/R&B artist Drake led all artists in nominations for the June 2016 BET Awards, network executives said Friday.

Drake drew nine BET Awards nominations including "Best Male Hip Hop Artist," "Video of the Year," and "Best Collaboration" for his hit Where Ya At with Future, said the network.

Beyoncé, Rihanna, Bryson Tiller, Chris Brown and Future were among the artists nominated for multiple awards. The BET Awards will air live on BET June 26.

“These nominees represent depth and diversity in achievement over the past year and we look forward to recognizing them next month,” said Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Programming in a statement. “This show will be innovative and special; in addition to celebrating the best in entertainment, we’ll also spend time throughout the show remembering Prince as only BET can. You can count on memorable performances and moments in honor of a true legend.”

The complete list of nominees for the 2016 BET Awards include:

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

ADELE

ANDRA DAY

BEYONCÉ

K. MICHELLE

RIHANNA

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

BRYSON TILLER

CHRIS BROWN

JEREMIH

THE WEEKND

TYRESE

Best Group

2 CHAINZ & LIL WAYNE

DRAKE & FUTURE

PUFF DADDY & THE FAMILY

RAE SREMMURD

THE INTERNET

Best Collaboration

BIG SEAN FT. CHRIS BROWN & TY DOLLA $IGN - PLAY NO GAMES

BIG SEAN FT. KANYE WEST & JOHN LEGEND - ONE MAN CAN CHANGE THE WORLD   

FUTURE FT. DRAKE - WHERE YA AT                                                      

NICKI MINAJ FT. BEYONCÉ - FEELING MYSELF

RIHANNA FT. DRAKE - WORK

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

DRAKE

FETTY WAP

FUTURE

J. COLE

KANYE WEST

KENDRICK LAMAR

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

DEJ LOAF

LIL KIM

MISSY ELLIOTT

NICKI MINAJ

REMY MA

Video of the Year

BEYONCÉ - FORMATION

BRYSON TILLER - DON'T                                                             

DRAKE - HOTLINE BLING

KENDRICK LAMAR - ALRIGHT                                                                

RIHANNA FT. DRAKE  - WORK

Video Director of the Year

BENNY BOOM

CHRIS BROWN

COLIN TILLEY & THE LITTLE HOMIES

DIRECTOR X

HYPE WILLIAMS

Best New Artist

ALESSIA CARA

ANDRA DAY

BRYSON TILLER

KEHLANI

TORY LANEZ

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY

ERICA CAMPBELL

KIRK FRANKLIN

LECRAE

TAMELA MANN

TASHA COBBS

Best Actress

GABRIELLE UNION

KERRY WASHINGTON

TARAJI P. HENSON

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS

VIOLA DAVIS

Best Actor

ANTHONY ANDERSON

COURTNEY B. VANCE

IDRIS ELBA

MICHAEL B. JORDAN

O'SHEA JACKSON JR.

YoungStars Award

AMANDLA STENBERG

QUVENZHANÉ WALLIS

SILENTÓ

WILLOW SMITH

YARA SHAHIDI

Best Movie

BEASTS OF NO NATION

CONCUSSION

CREED

DOPE

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON

Sportswoman of the Year

CHEYENNE WOODS

GABRIELLE DOUGLAS

SERENA WILLIAMS

SKYLAR DIGGINS

VENUS WILLIAMS

Sportsman of the Year

CAM NEWTON

KOBE BRYANT 

LEBRON JAMES 

ODELL BECKHAM JR.

STEPHEN CURRY

Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award

BEYONCÉ – FORMATION

BRYSON TILLER – DON’T

CHRIS BROWN – BACK TO SLEEP

DRAKE – HOTLINE BLING

FUTURE FT. DRAKE – WHERE YA AT

RIHANNA FT. DRAKE – WORK

Centric Award

ANDRA DAY - RISE UP

BEYONCÉ – FORMATION

K. MICHELLE – NOT A LITTLE BIT

RIHANNA - BBHMM

THE INTERNET - UNDER CONTROL

Best International Act Africa

AKA (SOUTH AFRICA)

BLACK COFFEE (SOUTH AFRICA)

CASSPER NYOVEST (SOUTH AFRICA)

DIAMOND PLATNUMZ (TANZANIA)

MZVEE (Ghana)

SERGE BEYNAUD (COTE D’IVOIRE)   

WIZKID (NIGERIA)

YEMI ALADE (NIGERIA)

Best International Act UK

KANO

KREPT & KONAN

LIANNE LA HAVAS

SKEPTA

STORMZY

TINIE TEMPAH

R&B artists The Weeknd and Bruno Mars garnered the most Soul Train Awards 2015 nominations Friday, according to Centric which will air the Awards ceremony in November.

The Weeknd and the duo of Mars & Mark Ronson each earned five nominations, including nods for" Video Of the Year," "Song Of The Year" and The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award, said Centric.

Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Jidenna, and Tyrese follow with four nominations, said Centric, which will air the Soul Train Awards 2015 on Nov. 29 at 8 p.m.

The complete list of nominees for the Soul Train Awards 2015 are as follows:  

Best New Artist

ALESSIA CARA

DEJ LOAF

JIDENNA

JUSSIE SMOLLETT

TINASHE

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist

CHRIS BROWN

D'ANGELO

THE WEEKND

TREY SONGZ

TYRESE

Centric Certified Award

AVANT

CHRISETTE MICHELE

THE INTERNET

TYRESE

VIVIAN GREEN

Video of the Year

BEYONCÉ - 7/11

JIDENNA FT. ROMAN GIANARTHUR - CLASSIC MAN

KENDRICK LAMAR – ALRIGHT

MARK RONSON FT. BRUNO MARS - UPTOWN FUNK

THE WEEKND - EARNED IT (FROM THE "FIFTY SHADES OF GREY" SOUNDTRACK)

Best Gospel and/or Inspirational Song

ERICA CAMPBELL - MORE LOVE

FRED HAMMOND FT. BREEANN HAMMOND - I WILL TRUST

KIRK FRANKLIN - WANNA BE HAPPY?

LECRAE - ALL I NEED IS YOU

MARVIN SAPP - YES YOU CAN

Album of the Year

CHRIS BROWN - X

D'ANGELO AND THE VANGUARD - BLACK MESSIAH

JILL SCOTT - WOMAN

THE WEEKND - BEAUTY BEHIND THE MADNESS

TYRESE – BLACK ROSE

Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year

BIG SEAN FT. DRAKE & KANYE WEST – BLESSINGS

BIG SEAN FT. E-40 - IDFWU

FETTY WAP - TRAP QUEEN

KENDRICK LAMAR - ALRIGHT

NICKI MINAJ FT. DRAKE & LIL WAYNE - TRUFFLE BUTTER

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist

BEYONCÉ           

JANELLE MONÁE             

JANET JACKSON

JILL SCOTT         

TAMAR BRAXTON            

Song of the Year

COMMON & JOHN LEGEND - GLORY (FROM THE MOTION PICTURE "SELMA")

JIDENNA FT. ROMAN GIANARTHUR - CLASSIC MAN

MARK RONSON FT. BRUNO MARS - UPTOWN FUNK

RIHANNA - B***H BETTER HAVE MY MONEY

THE WEEKND - EARNED IT (FROM THE "FIFTY SHADES OF GREY" SOUNDTRACK)

The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award

GLORY (FROM THE MOTION PICTURE "SELMA") – WRITTEN BY: LONNIE RASHID LYNN, JOHN ROGER STEPHENS AND CHE SMITH (COMMON & JOHN LEGEND)

APPARENTLY – WRITTEN BY: JERMAINE L. COLE, DAMON COLEMAN, FILIPPO TRECCA (J.COLE)

UPTOWN FUNK – WRITTEN BY: MARK RONSON, RUDOLPH TAYLOR, LONNIE SIMMONS, PHILIP MARTIN LAWRENCE II, PETER GENE HERNANDEZ, JEFFREY NATH BHASKER, NICHOLAUS JOSEPH WILLIAMS, DEVON CHRISTOPHER GALLASPY, ROBERT LYNN WILSON, CHARLES K. WILSON, RONNIE WILSON (MARK RONSON FT. BRUNO MARS)

EARNED IT (FROM THE "FIFTY SHADES OF GREY" SOUNDTRACK) – WRITTEN BY: ABEL "THE WEEKND" TESFAYE, AHMAD “BELLY” BALSHE, JASON QUENNEVILLE, STEPHAN MOCCIO (THE WEEKND)

SHAME – WRITTEN BY: WARRYN S. CAMPBELL II, SAM DEES, TYRESE DARNELL GIBSON, RON KERSEY, DE WAYNE JULIUS ROGERS (TYRESE)

Best Dance Performance

BEYONCÉ - 7/11

CHRIS BROWN X TYGA - AYO

JANELLE MONÁE & JIDENNA - YOGA

MARK RONSON FT. BRUNO MARS - UPTOWN FUNK

SILENTO - WATCH ME (WHIP/ NAE NAE)

Best Collaboration

BIG SEAN FT. DRAKE & KANYE WEST - BLESSINGS

COMMON & JOHN LEGEND - GLORY (FROM THE MOTION PICTURE "SELMA")

MARK RONSON FT. BRUNO MARS - UPTOWN FUNK

NICKI MINAJ FT. BEYONCÉ - FEELING MYSELF

OMARION FT. CHRIS BROWN & JHENÉ AIKO - POST TO BE

BET will honor entertainer Janet Jackson with its “Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual Award” during Sunday’s BET Awards ceremony, the network announced Tuesday.

Jackson, who will launch her first studio album in seven years later this year as well as embark on a world tour this fall, will receive her honors during BET's live BET Awards telecast. Performers Ciara, Jason Derulo and Tinashe will perform a special dance tribute to the iconic entertainer, which is set to include her just released single, No Sleeep. 

“This is Janet Jackson, people!  We are excited beyond belief to present her with our inaugural 'Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual' award and we are thrilled that she chose the BET Awards as the first step on her new road,” said BET president of programming Stephen G. Hill in a statement.

The BET Awards, hosted by Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, will also include performances by Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill, while Michael Ealy, Sanaa Lathan, Laverne Cox, Michael B. Jordan and Zendaya, will serve as presenters for the show

Singer Chris Brown and Hip Hop artist Nicki Minaj drew the lion’s share of BET Awards nominations, BET executives said Monday.

Brown and Minaj garnered six nominations each, followed closely by Beyonce and Lil Wayne with four nominations each, according to BET. The BET Awards recognizes artists, entertainers and athletes across 20 categories.

“This year’s nominees showcase a diverse group of talent that includes longstanding entertainers, breakout performers, and outstanding athletes,” said Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Programming. “We congratulate all of the talent on their remarkable contributions to the world of entertainment and look forward to them joining us in celebrating 15 years of the BET Awards.”

The complete list of nominees for the "BET Awards"2015 are:

BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST

BEYONCÉ

CIARA

JANELLE MONÁE

JHENÉ AIKO

K. MICHELLE

RIHANNA

BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST

AUGUST ALSINA

CHRIS BROWN

JOHN LEGEND

THE WEEKND

TREY SONGZ

USHER

BEST GROUP

A$AP MOB

JODECI

MIGOS

RAE SREMMURD

RICH GANG

YOUNG MONEY

BEST COLLABORATION

AUGUST ALSINA F/ NICKI MINAJ – NO LOVE (REMIX)

BIG SEAN F/ E-40 - IDFWU

CHRIS BROWN F/ LIL WAYNE & TYGA - LOYAL

CHRIS BROWN F/ USHER & RICK ROSS - NEW FLAME

COMMON & JOHN LEGEND - GLORY (FROM THE MOTION PICTURE "SELMA")

MARK RONSON F/ BRUNO MARS – UPTOWN FUNK

BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST

BIG SEAN

COMMON

DRAKE

J. COLE

KENDRICK LAMAR

WALE

BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST

AZEALIA BANKS

DEJ LOAF

IGGY AZALEA

NICKI MINAJ

TINK

TRINA

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

BEYONCÉ - 7/11

BIG SEAN F/ E-40 - IDFWU

CHRIS BROWN F/ LIL WAYNE & TYGA - LOYAL

CHRIS BROWN F/ USHER & RICK ROSS - NEW FLAME

COMMON & JOHN LEGEND - GLORY (FROM THE MOTION PICTURE "SELMA")

NICKI MINAJ - ANACONDA

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

BENNY BOOM

BEYONCÉ, ED BURKE & TODD TOURSO

CHRIS ROBINSON

FATIMA ROBINSON

HYPE WILLIAMS

BEST NEW ARTIST

BOBBY SHMURDA

DEJ LOAF

FETTY WAP

RAE SREMMURD

SAM SMITH

TINASHE

BEST GOSPEL ARTIST

DEITRICK HADDON

ERICA CAMPBELL

FRED HAMMOND

LECRAE

MALI MUSIC

MICHELLE WILLIAMS

BEST ACTRESS

GABRIELLE UNION

KERRY WASHINGTON

TARAJI P. HENSON

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS

VIOLA DAVIS

BEST ACTOR

ANTHONY ANDERSON

IDRIS ELBA

JUSSIE SMOLLETT

KEVIN HART

TERRENCE HOWARD

YOUNGSTARS AWARD

JACOB LATIMORE

JADEN SMITH

MO'NE DAVIS

QUVENZHANÉ WALLIS

ZENDAYA

BEST MOVIE

ANNIE

BEYOND THE LIGHTS

SELMA

THINK LIKE A MAN TOO

TOP FIVE

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

BRITTNEY GRINER

CANDACE PARKER

SERENA WILLIAMS

SKYLAR DIGGINS

VENUS WILLIAMS

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

CHRIS PAUL

FLOYD MAYWEATHER, JR.

LEBRON JAMES

MARSHAWN LYNCH

STEPHEN CURRY

COCA-COLA VIEWERS’ CHOICE AWARD

BEYONCÉ – 7/11

DEJ LOAF – TRY ME

KENDRICK LAMAR – i

NICKI MINAJ F/ DRAKE, LIL WAYNE & CHRIS BROWN - ONLY

RAE SREMMURD F/ NICKI MINAJ & YOUNG THUG – THROW SUM MO

THE WEEKND – EARNED IT (FROM THE “FIFTY SHADES OF GREY” SOUNDTRACK)

CENTRIC AWARD

AVERY SUNSHINE – CALL MY NAME

JAZMINE SULLIVAN F/ MEEK MILL – DUMB  

MARK RONSON F/ BRUNO MARS – UPTOWN FUNK

SAM SMITH F/ MARY J. BLIGE – STAY WITH ME

THE WEEKND - EARNED IT (FROM THE “FIFTY SHADES OF GREY” SOUNDTRACK)

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT: AFRICA

AKA (SOUTH AFRICA)

FALLY IPUPA (DR CONGO)

SARKODIE (GHANA)

SAUTI SOL (KENYA)

STONEBWOY (GHANA)

THE SOIL (SOUTH AFRICA)

WIZKID (NIGERIA)

YEMI ALADE (NIGERIA)

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT: UK

FKA TWIGS

FUSE ODG

LETHAL BIZZLE

LITTLE SIMZ

MNEK

STORMZY

Centric will unveil a new logo and on-air graphics package Sunday as it re-positions its brand to foucus on African-American female viewers.

The re-branding effort begins Nov. 30 with the telecast of the network’s 2014 The Soul Train Awards, which honors R&B's most talented artists, according to according to Paxton Baker, executive vice president and general manager of Centric.

The awards special, which will be hosted by talk show personality Wendy Williams, will feature appearances by Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Boris Kodjoe and Jodeci.

Baker hopes the show will top the 4.1 million viewers the network drew during last year's telecast.

“The Soul Train Awards is a classic brand that grew out of the African-American experience and helped define the African-American experience on television on a weekly basis,” said Baxter, referring to the iconic Soul Train series, which aired from 1971 to 2006.

Beyond the Soul Train Awards, Baker said the network in the coming months will look to tweak its programming lineup to appeal to an African-American female audience that already represents 60% of Centric’s viewing base. Overall Centric averaged 74,000 viewers in primetime during third quarter 2014, down 6% form the same period in 2013, according to Nielsen.

Paxton said the network has several new shows in development for 2015 but would not provide specific details. The network next year will air the fourth season of the Queen Latifiah-produced show Single Ladies, which was cancelled by VH1 this past March.

Baker also said the network’s Being documentary series will profile more female entertainers and it enters its fourth season. The network will also revamp its morning lineup of music video and concert programming to feature more celebrity-hosted blocks of music fare.

Several general entertainment networks including WEtv and Oxygen are also creating programming to appeal to African-American female viewers, who watch more than seven hours of television a day -- the most of any group, according to Nielsen. Baker said however, that no other network outside Centric targets that audience on a 24-hour basis.

“No one has really claimed that space, and we see opportunity over opposition,” Baker said.

Centric has announced the nominees for the 2014 Soul Train Awards, honoring R&B's most talented artists on Nov. 7 through performances, tributes and appearances.

Hosted by Wendy Williams, the awards show will air on Centric and BET on Nov. 30 at 8 p.m.

Chris Brown is set to lead with seven nominations, Beyoncé will follow with six and Pharrell Williams with five. Best R&B soul male and female artist, as well as song and video of the year will be announced in the set.

The event is part of Centric's Soul Train Weekend. The following events are as follows:

Thursday, Nov. 6: Kick-Off Reception with meet and greets featuring Soul Train Awards 2014 and Comedy All Stars Show talent

Friday, Nov. 7: Soul Train Awards 2014 with host, Wendy Williams

Saturday, Nov. 8: Centric Comedy All Stars Show hosted by Bill Bellamy, with more comedians and stars

Sunday, Nov. 8: The Soul Train Review, two live musical events with Kool and the Gang

Opportunities to watch a live rehearsal and access the red carpet at will also be available

For more information about tickets and the event, click here.

Produced by BET Event Productions and Sunseeker Media, the event is directed by Tony McCuin. Executive producers include, Paxton Baker, Tami Arasli, Derek Lewis of Centric, Bart Phillips from Sunseeker and David Koff and Jerry Letter from Soul Train Holdings. Kevin Hunter and Wendy Williams from Wendy Williams Productions, Inc. also serve as executive producers.

A full list of the nominees include:

Best New Artist

August Alsina

Jhené Aiko

LiV Warfield

Mack Wilds

Nico & Vinz

Sevyn Streeter

Centric Certified Award

Avery*Sunshine

Kelis

Leela James

Luke James

Robert Glasper

Shaliek

Best Gospel/Inspirational Song

Help - Erica Campbell feat. Lecrae

I Can Only Imagine - Tamela Mann

No Greater Love - Smokie Norful

Real Love - Inspired People feat. Charles Jenkins

Say Yes - Michelle Williams feat. Beyoncé & Kelly Rowland

We Are Victorious - Donnie McClurkin feat. Tye Tribbett

Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year

Fancy - Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX

Hold On (We’re Going Home) - Drake feat. Majid Jordan

Loyal - Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga

No Mediocre - T.I. feat. Iggy Azalea

Pills N Potions - Nicki Minaj

Studio - ScHoolboy Q feat. BJ the Chicago Kid

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist

Beyoncé

Janelle Monaé

Jennifer Hudson

Jhené Aiko

Marsha Ambrosius

Ledisi

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist

Chris Brown

John Legend

Kem

Pharrell Williams

Tank

Trey Songz

Album of the Year

Beyoncé - Beyoncé

G I R L - Pharrell Williams

Love In The Future - John Legend

Nothing Was The Same - Drake

The Electric Lady - Janelle Monaé

Xscape - Michael Jackson

Song of the Year

All of Me - John Legend

Drunk In Love - Beyoncé feat. Jay Z

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Hold On (We’re Going Home) - Drake feat. Majid Jordan

Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson feat. Justin Timberlake

Loyal - Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Tyga

The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award

All Of Me – John Legend (Toby Gad, John Stephens, Dave Tozer)

Happy – Pharrell Williams (Pharrell Williams)

Pretty Hurts – Beyoncé (Joshua Coleman, Sia Fuller, Beyoncé Knowles)

Stay With Me – Sam Smith (Steve Fitzmaurice, James Napier, William Phillips, Sam Smith)

The Man –Aloe Blacc (Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Sam Barsh, Aloe Blacc, Elton John, Daniel Seeff, Bernie Taupin)

The Worst – Jhené Aiko (Jhené Aiko Chilombo, Mac Robinson, Brian Warfield)

Best Dance Performance

2 On - Tinashe feat. ScHoolboy Q

Electric Lady - Janelle Monáe

Good Kisser - Usher

Loyal - Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga

Talk Dirty - Jason Derulo feat. 2 Chainz

Turn Down for What - DJ Snake & Lil Jon

Best Collaboration

Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga - Loyal

Chris Brown feat. Usher & Rick Ross - New Flame

Janelle Monaé feat. Miguel - Primetime

Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good

Robert Glasper feat. Jill Scott - Calls

Toni Braxton & Babyface - Hurt You

Video of the Year

Drunk In Love - Beyoncé feat. Jay Z (Hype Williams)

Good Kisser – Usher (Christopher Sims)

Happy - Pharrell Williams (We are from L.A.)

New Flame - Chris Brown feat. Usher (Breezy & Mike Ho)

The Man - Aloe Blacc (Matty Barnes)

The Worst - Jhené Aiko (Danny Williams)

Best International Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

Davido - Aye

Machel Montano - Ministry Of Road (M.O.R.)

Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong

Sam Smith - Stay With Me

Shaggy feat. Ne-Yo – You Girl

Ziggy Marley - I Don’t’ Want To Live On Mars

Best Traditional Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

Audra McDonald - What a Little Moonlight Can Do

Gregory Porter - Hey Laura

Kenny Garrett - Pushing the World Away

Monty Alexander - Concierto de Aranjuez

Wynton Marsalis - Flee As A Bird To The Mountain (Live)

Best Contemporary Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

LiV Warfield- Stay- Soul Lifted

Najee feat. Meli'sa Morgan - In The Mood To Take It Slow

Robert Glasper feat. Jill Scott - Calls

Snarky Puppy - Lingus (We Like It Here)

Terrace Martin feat. Robert Glasper - It’s Yours

Vandell Andrew - Let’s Ride

Best Independent R&B/Soul Performance

Joe feat. Kelly Rowland - Love & Sex Pt. 2

Kelly Price - It’s My Time

LiV Warfield - Why Do You Lie?

Sebastian Mikael feat. Wale - Last Night

Shaliek - The Past

Terrace Martin feat. TY$, Tone Trezure - You’re The One