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It looks like the BET Awards will be a family affair. Rapper Kanye West has the most nominations with seven, while his mentor, Jay-Z, earned five, and Jay-Z’s wife, Beyoncé, received six.

Rappers Jay-Z and West collaborated last year on the album “Watch the Throne.” Singer Beyoncé has two nominations in that category with “Love on Top” and “Countdown.”

The nominations were announced Tuesday in New York.

Stone Soul 2012 artist Melanie Fiona is nominated for Best Female R&B artist.

Actor Samuel L. Jackson will host the July 1 award show, which will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Singer Chris Brown is set to perform.

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly will receive a lifetime achievement award.