2006 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations were announced today and heading the pack is ATL’s T.I., with eight nods, including “Hip-hop Video Of The Year.” Right behind him is Busta Rhymes (six) and Chamillionaire with five.

Confirmed live performances include Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, T.I. & Young Dro, and Young Jeezy, while the host of the show, scheduled to air Wednesday, November 15 at 9 p.m., is potty-mouthed comedian Katt Williams.

Full list of BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominees:

HIP-HOP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Busta Rhymes f/ Mary J. Blige, Rah Digga, Missy Elliott, Lloyd Banks, Papoose & DMX - Touch It Remix
Common - Testify
Lupe Fiasco - Kick, Push
T.I. - What You Know
Yung Joc- Goin’ Down

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