And the nominees are...

On Wednesday, the NAACP announced the nominees for their Image Awards. Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson lead the pack with Beyonce racking in 6 nominations including one for Outstanding artist of the year and Jennifer earning herself 7 nods.

Diddy, Kanye West and Common are among the hip hop artist with nominations as well.

Check out the list of Hip Hop and R&B artist nominated for awards this year.

The NAACP Image Awards air February 12th at 8 PM (ET/PT) on Fox.

Outstanding New Artist:
Anthony David
Estelle
Jazmine Sullivan
Jennifer Hudson
Leona Lewis

Outstanding Male Artist:
Chris Brown
Common
Jamie Foxx
John Legend
will.i.am

Outstanding Female Artist:
Alicia Keys
Beyoncé
Jennifer Hudson
Mariah Carey
Rihanna

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration:
Anthony David & India.Arie
Estelle feat. Kanye West
Jennifer Hudson feat. Fantasia
Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown
Natalie Cole & Nat “King” Cole

Outstanding Music Video:
“If I Were A Boy” – Beyoncé
“Single Ladies” – Beyoncé
“Spotlight” – Jennifer Hudson
“Superwoman” – Alicia Keys
“Yes We Can” – will.i.am

Outstanding Song:
“Greenlight” – John Legend
“Single Ladies” – Beyoncé
“Spotlight” – Jennifer Hudson
“Superwoman” – Alicia Keys
“Yes We Can” – will.i.am

Outstanding Album:
Beyoncé – I Am...Sasha Fierce
Jennifer Hudson – Jennifer Hudson
Kanye West – 808's & Heartbreak
Ne-Yo – Year of the Gentleman
Seal – Soul

Outstanding Drama Series:
Grey’s Anatomy
House
Lincoln Heights
The Unit
The Wire

Side Order: So I hear that Jennifer's PR people are denying that she will perform at Barack's inauguration. It would be a good look for her if she does, given the point in her career as well as the major opportunity and blessing to perform at a momentous event. I understand that she is still mourning, however I also hear she is in the studio. Either way, I hope she makes the right decision in the long run...

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