BET Networks Announces Final Nominees for "THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS" as the Second Round of Voting Kicks off Today
Nearly 14 Million Votes Have Propelled Social Stars to the Final
Voting Round, with Nominees Including
The Awards Show Will Premiere Live from
#BETSocialAwards
Voting for the top (5) nominees chosen in the online categories opens
today, Tuesday,
Hosted by comedian and actor
Final nominees include social savvy music artists
The final nominees for round two of "THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS" online voting are:
Gone are the days of record sales reigning supreme! To be the most influential social artist, you need streams, likes and views — these bubbling artists nabbed all 3. Now the question is, who's wavy enough to take the crown?
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Lil Uzi Vert - H.E.R
- 21 Savage
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Kash Doll - Logic
SOCIAL HUSTLE:
#BookedAndBusy! These influencers are the definition of "no days off." From sliding onto our timeline and into our hearts, all while securing the bag, that's a true hustler mentality. Vote now for your favorite!
- FatboySSE
- Kendallkyndall
- Jess Hilarious
- DC Young Fly
- WatchJazzy
LMAO!:
Social media is the new frontier of comedy and these nominees always keep us laughing 24/7. From their hilarious posts to their ability to pick us up when we're down, these nominees take the cake for best social media comedians. Who served up the best kiki?
- Blame It on Kway
- Jess Hilarious
- HaHa Davis
- LaLaSizaHands89
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Tami Roman
CLAPBACK:
If you troll, they're trolling back! Internet beef is nothing new, but when these nominees let loose, the whole world notices. From clever reads to snatching edges, these nominees are known to put people back in their place. Whose clapback game was the strongest?
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Chrissy Teigen -
Remy Ma -
Maxine Waters -
Angela Rye - Jess Hilarious
BEST PODCAST:
Pop in your headphones, you're in for a treat. These podcasts are the voice of the people, and we want to know which one is your favorite!
- The Drink Champs
- The Bodega Boys
- The Read
- Two Dope Queens
- Joe Budden Podcast
MOOD AF:
Let's celebrate the memes and gifs that came out of nowhere, took over our timelines and showcased clever moods, shade and subs we didn't even know we needed.
- Roll Safe
- Salt Bae
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Issa Rae - "I'm Rooting for Everything Black" -
Real Housewives of
Atlanta - "Who Said That?" - Michael Jordan Crying
BAEWATCH:
These power couples epitomize #relationshipgoals and we're here for it! Rep your favorite couple and vote below!
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Gucci Mane &
Keyshia Ka 'oir -
Teyana Taylor &Iman Shumpert - Cardi B & Offset
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Remy Ma & Papoose -
Russell Wilson & Ciara
BEST TEA:
Social media has flipped entertainment news on its head; these new media outlets represent the best sources of all the tea to fill your cup.
- Famelous
- Bossip
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The Shade Room - Baller Alert
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