Soul Train Awards 2022: Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige lead nominations

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BET introduced the host, nominees and premiere date of this yr’s “Soul Train Awards” on Thursday.

Actor, comic and author Deon Cole will host the awards present which can be filmed November 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“Hosting the ‘Soul Train Awards’ is a dream come true. I grew up watching Soul Train and ‘til this present day, I’ve by no means met a Soul Train Line I didn’t bless with my expert two step,” Cole mentioned in a press release. “It is really a privilege to be given this chance to rejoice Don Cornelius’ legacy, the entire wonderful Black expertise that illuminated our screens on the enduring TV present, and my favourite genres of music: Soul, R&B and Hip Hop.”

Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige lead this yr’s nominations with seven nods every.

Ari Lennox garnered the second most nominations with six. Lizzo and Chris Brown are tied at 5 every, adopted by Burna Boy, Muni Long and Steve Lacy with 4.

Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, PJ Morton and Tems every garnered three nominations.

The “Soul Train Awards” 2022 will premiere Sunday, November 27 at 8 pm ET/PT on BET and BET Her.