Live on 106 & Park today, comedian Mike Epps announced the nominees of this year’s Hip-Hop Awards, going down October 9th on BET. Mike will be hosting this year once again (ugh why!), and I’m excited to announce our very own Funk Flex is up for DJ of the year! Shout to Enuff who’s up there too! Get the full list of nominees below.

Marisa Mendez

Lyricist of the Year
-J.Cole
-2 Chainz F/ Drake – No Lie
-Jay-Z
-Kendrick Lamar
-Nas

Best Collab
-Drake, lil Wayne, Tyga -The Motto (remix)
-J.Cole F/ Missy – Nobody’s Perfect
-Wale F/ Miguel – Lotus Flower Bomb
-Kayne West F/ Pusha T, 2 Chainz – Mercy

DJ of the Year
-DJ Drama
-DJ Envy
-DJ Khaled
-DJ Enuff
-Funkmaster Flex

Rookie of The Year
-A$AP Rocky
-Meek Mill
-2 Chainz
-Ca$h Out
-Future

Best Club Bangers
-Cash Out
-Future
-Jay-Z + Kayne West
-Drake Lil Wayne
-Tyga

Video Director of the Year
-Hype Williams
-Benny Boom
-A$AP Rocky & Sam Lecca
-Kayne West
-Chris Robinson

CD Of The Year
-Cold World: Sideline Story
-Watch the Throne
-The Dreamer/The Believer
-TM:103 : Hustler’s Ambition
-Take Care

Best Hip Video
-Kayne West F/ GOOD MusicT-Merc
-Wale + Miguel – Lotus Flower Bomb
-2 Chainz + Drake – No Lie
-Drake + Lil Wayne-HYFR
-Asap Rocky-Goldie

MVP Of The Year
-Rick Ross
-2 Chainz
-J.Cole
-Jay-Z
-Kayne West

Producer of The Year
– J.Cole
-Hit Boy
-No ID
-J.U.S.T.I.C.E League
-Kayne West