Written by: Trill Chris

The nominees for the 2011 Billboard Music Awards have been revealed and two artists are clearly leading the pack.

Barbados born singer Rihanna leads all nominees at this years awards show with a whopping 18 nominations. The songstress received  received notable nominations for Top Female Artist and Top Hot 100 artist.

Hip-hop heavyweight Eminem isn’t far behind Rihanna, totaling an amazing 16 nominations. Em is nominated for Top Billboard 200 Artists Top Male Artist, Top Rap Artists and Top Artist over all. Other hip-hop acts receiving nominations include Nicki Minaj, Drake, Lil Wayne and Ludacris, who are competing against Eminem for the Top Rap Artist honor.

The award show will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will air May 22 on ABC. Check out the full list of nominations below.

Top Artist
Justin Bieber,
Eminem,
Lady Gaga,
Rihanna,
Taylor Swift,

Top New Artist
Justin Bieber
Taio Cruz
Ke$ha
Bruno Mars
Nicki Minaj

Top Male Artist
Justin Bieber
Drake
Eminem
Bruno Mars
Usher

Top Female Artist
Ke$ha
Lady Gaga
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Taylor Swift

Top Duo/Group
The Black Eyed Peas
Bon Jovi
Lady Antebellum
Linkin Park
U2

Top Billboard 200 Artist
Justin Bieber
Susan Boyle
Eminem
Lady Antebellum
Taylor Swift

Top Hot 100 Artist
Ke$ha
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Usher

Top Digital Songs Artist
Eminem
Ke$ha
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
Rihanna

Top Radio Songs Artist
Drake
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Usher

Top Touring Artist
Bon Jovi
Michael Buble
Lady Gaga
U2
Roger Waters

Top Social Artist
Akon
Justin Bieber
Eminem
Lady Gaga
Rihanna

Top Streaming Artist
Justin Bieber
Eminem
Lady Gaga
Rihanna
Shakira

Top Digital Media Artist
Akon
Justin Bieber
Eminem
Lady Gaga
Rihanna

Top Pop Artist
Justin Bieber
The Black Eyed Peas
Ke$ha
Lady Gaga
Katy Perry

Top R&B Artist
Alicia Keys
Monica
Rihanna
Trey Songz
Usher

Top Rap Artist
Drake
Eminem
Lil Wayne
Ludacris
Nicki Minaj

Top Country Artist
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Lady Antebellum
Taylor Swift
Zac Brown Band

Top Rock Artist
Kings of Leon
Linkin Park

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