BET Noms Bring T-Pain

Florida rapper leads all nominees for 2008 BET Awards, thanks to his various collaborations with other artists

As the saying goes, no T-Pain, no BET gain.

Based solely on his work with some of hip-hop's biggest brand names, T-Pain leads the list of nominees for the 2008 BET Awards with five nods.

The rapper grabbed three nominations in the Best Collaboration category for guesting on Kanye West's "Good Life," Chris Brown's "Kiss Kiss" and Flo Rida's "Low." Additionally, "Good Life" is up for Video of the Year and "Kiss Kiss" is contending for Viewer's Choice.

West and R&B singer Keyshia Cole tied with three noms apiece.

Guaranteed to go home with some hardware is Lifetime Achievement Award honoree and soul icon Al Green and Quincy Jones, who will be feted with the Humanitarian Award. The June 24 ceremony in L.A. will also feature performances from Nelly, Usher, Lil' Wayne, Mary J. Blige and Mrs. Nick Cannon.

Complete list of noms after the jump.

Female R&B

• Mary J. Blige
• Mariah Carey
• Keyshia Cole
• Alicia Keys
• Rihanna

Male R&B

• Chris Brown
• Raheem DeVaughn
• J. Holiday
• Ne-Yo
• Trey Songz

Group

• Danity Kane
• Day 26
• Gnarls Barkley
• Playaz Circle
• UGK

Gospel Artist

• The Clark Sisters
• Kirk Franklin
• Deitrick Haddon
• Marvin Sapp
• Trin-I-Tee 5:7

Female Hip-Hop Artist Artist

• Missy Elliott
• Eve
• Kid Sister
• Lil Mama
• Trina

Male Hip-Hop Artist Artist

• Common
• Jay-Z
• Lil' Wayne
• Snoop Dogg
• Kanye West

New Artist

• Estelle
• Flo Rida
• Chrisette Michelle
• Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
• The Dream

Collaboration

• Chris Brown featuring T-Pain, "Kiss Kiss"
• Keyshia Cole featuring Missy Elliott, Lil' Kim, "Let It Go"
• Flo Rida featuring T-Pain, "Low"
• Kanye West featuring T-Pain, "Good Life"
• DJ Khaled featuring Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil' Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman and Rick Ross, "I'm So Hood (The Remix)"

Video Director

• Erykah Badu and Mr. Roboto
• Benny Boom
• Gil Green
• Chris Robinson
• Hype Williams

Video of the Year

• Ashanti, "The Way That I Love You"
• Erykah Badu, "Honey"
• Mary J. Blige, "Just Fine"
• Alicia Keys, "Like You'll Never See Me Again"
• UGK featuring Outkast, "International Player's Anthem (I Choose You)"
• Kanye West featuring T-Pain, "Good Life"

Actress

• Angela Bassett
• Halle Berry
• Queen Latifah
• Jill Scott
• Chandra Wilson

Actor

• Anthony Anderson
• Don Cheadle
• Idris Elba
• Terrence Howard
• Denzel Washington

Female Athlete of the Year

• Tamika Catchings
• Cheryl Ford
• Candace Parker
• Serena Williams
• Venus Williams

Male Athlete of the Year

• Kobe Bryant
• LeBron James
• Floyd Mayweather Jr.
• Chris Paul
• Tiger Woods

Viewer's Choice Award

• Chris Brown featuring T-Pain, "Kiss Kiss"
• Keyshia Cole featuring Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim, "Let It Go"
• Alicia Keys, "No One"
• Lil' Wayne featuring Static, "Lollipop"
• Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown, "No Air"
• Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, "Crank Dat (Soulja Boy)"

BET J Award

• Raheem DeVaughn
• Chaka Khan
• Ledisi
• Jill Scott
• Angie Stone