Usher, 2 Chainz and Big Sean Will Perform at BET Awards

Usher, 2 Chainz and Big Sean will be taking the stage at this year’s BET Awards, held at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1 in Los Angeles. They join previously announced performers Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown.

Kanye West has the most nominations for the awards show with seven. Beyoncé has six, and her husband, Jay-Z, is up for five. Lil Wayne, Drake and J. Cole were also nominated for multiple awards.

Samuel L. Jackson will host the show while comedians Kevin Hart and Cedric the Entertainer will present the awards.

The BET Awards airs July 1, 2012 at 7 p.m. CST on BET.