Minaj has bagged six nominations, including best female hip-hop artist and video of the year. The 32-year-old singer and Chris Brown are the lead nominees. Brown is the only other artist to receive six nods at this year's show, reported Billboard.
Other performers lined up for the upcoming BET Awards are Kendrick Lamar and Brown. More acts will be announced in the days leading up to the event.
The ceremony will be hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson.