TODAY Entertainment - Kanye West leads BET Awards nominations, with assist from Jay-Z Larry Busacca / Getty Images Lest we forget, Kanye West still makes music. Reminding us of what made Kim Kardashian's main man a star worth scrutinizing, West leads the field heading into the 2012 BET Awards with seven nominations. But, as is the case with his personal life these days, he made the most impact as part of a duo. MORE: Gwyneth Paltrow Takes Apple and Moses to Jay-Z and Kanye West's London Concert Six of his seven nominations come for his collaborations with Jay-Z (aka The Throne) and Big Sean, plus he scored one for Video Director of the Year. Beyonce is a close second, heading into the kudosfest with six nominations, including Best Female R&B Artist and two shots at Video of the Year, for "Love on Top" and "Countdown." Her hubby and partner in parenting, Jay-Z, is right there with five nominations - all of them Kanye collabs. The ever-controversial Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj have already been confirmed to perform. Samuel L. Jackson is slated to host the show, live from L.A.'s Shrine Auditorium, on July 1. MORE: Chris Brown Big Winner at BET Hip-Hop Awards Here's the complete list of nominees for the 2012 BET Awards: Best Female R&B Artist Marsha Ambrosius Beyonce Mary J. Blige Melanie Fiona Rihanna Best Male R&B Artist Chris Brown Bruno Mars Miguel Trey Songz Usher Best Group Bad Meets Evil Diddy Dirty Money Maybach Music Group Mindless Behavior The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) Best Collaboration Beyonce featuring J. Cole, "Party" Big Sean featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash, "Marvin &Chardonnay" DJ Khaled featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, "I'm On One" Drake featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga, "The Motto" The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) featuring Otis Redding, "Otis" Wale featuring Miguel, "Lotus Flower Bomb" Best Male Hip-Hop Artist Big Sean Drake J. Cole Lil Wayne Rick Ross Young Jeezy Best Female Hip-Hop Artist Diamond Nicki Minaj Brianna Perry Trina Video of the Year Beyonce, "Countdown" Beyonce, "Love On Top" The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West), "N---as in Paris" The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) featuring Otis Redding, "Otis" Usher, "Climax" Video Director of the Year Beyonce & Alan Ferguson Benny Boom Chris Brown & Godfrey Tabarez Kanye West Hype Williams Best Gospel Yolanda Adams Kim Burrell James Fortune & FIYA Fred Hammond Trin-I-Tee 5:7 Best Actress Angela Bassett Viola Davis Taraji P. Henson Regina King Zoe Saldana Best Actor Don Cheadle Common Idris Elba Kevin Hart Denzel Washington Young Stars Award Astro Diggy Jacob Latimore Keke Palmer Willow Smith Best Movie "Good Deeds" "Jumping the Broom" "Laugh at My Pain" "Red Tails" "The Help" Subway Sportswoman of the Year Skylar Diggins Brittney Griner Candace Parker Serena Williams Venus Williams Subway Sportsman of the Year Carmelo Anthony Kobe Bryant Victor Cruz Kevin Durant LeBron James Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award Beyonce, "Love on Top" Chris Brown, "Turn Up the Music" Drake featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga, "The Motto" Mindless Behavior, "Hello" The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) featuring Otis Redding, "Otis" Wale featuring Miguel, "Lotus Flower Bomb" Centric Award Common Estelle Robert Glasper Robin Thicke Tyrese Best International Act: Africa Camp Mulla (Kenya) Ice Prince (Nigeria) Lira (South Africa) Mokobe (Mali) Sarkodie (Ghana) Wizkid (Nigeria) Best International Act: U.K. Estelle Labrinth Emeli Sand Sway Wretch 32 GALLERY: 2012 Cannes Film Festival: Star Sightings