Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj to perform at BET Awards

[June 19, 2013]  NEW YORK (AP) --  Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj will take the stage at the BET Awards.

BET announced Tuesday that India.Arie and Ciara will join the former "American Idol" judges as performers at the June 30 awards show.

Previously announced performers include Chris Brown, Miguel, R. Kelly and Kendrick Lamar.

Rapper-singer Drake leads with 12 nominations, while Lamar and 2 Chainz are up for eight awards each.

Chris Tucker will host the BET Awards live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Presenters include Paula Patton, LaLa Anthony, Angela Bassett and Gabrielle Union.

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