Jacquees Feels "Disrespected" After Not Receiving BET Awards Nomination

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He almost shaded some of the nominees but bit his tongue.

How can BET exclude the self-proclaimed King of R&B from their Award nominees? That's the same question that has been plaguing Cash Money singer Jacquees. The R&B singer will lend his vocals to the network during a performance with Tank at the BET Experience this weekend at The Novo, but the 25-year-old wasn't included on the list of artists who are in the running to take home a trophy.

In a since-deleted tweet, Jacquees shared a clip of himself as he talked to the camera about his exclusion. "Hold on...how in the f*ck am I not nominated for a BET Award?" Jacquees asks. He then turned around and looked to a friend off-camera and said, "Bruh, how the f*ck is that possible?" His friend replied that he agreed that Jacquees should have been acknowledged by the network. "What the f*ck? I ain't gon' lie. I feel disrespected. Like, maybe I gotta work harder. But how hard you gotta work when you nominating sh*t that don't even..." 

BET announced their nominee back in May with Cardi B leading the pack at seven nods; Drake coming in a close second with five; and BeyoncĂ©, J. Cole, and Travis Scott receiving three nominations each. The ceremony will take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on June 23. Do you think that Jacquees has paid his dues and deserves recognition from BET?


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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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