The nominees for the 2012 BRIT awards have been announced, and include some of the biggest names in hip hop.

Jay-Z & Kanye West were nominated for International Group, as were Lady Antebellum, Fleet Foxes, Foo Fighters and Maroon 5.

Aloe Blacc is competing against Bon Iver, Bruno Mras, David Guetta and Ryan Adams in the International Male Solo Artist category, while Beyonce is in the International Female Solo Artist category, along with Bjork, Feist, Lady Gaga and Rihanna.

Nicki Minaj has been nominated in the International Breakthrough Act category, alongside Bon Iver, Aloe Blacc, Foster the People and Lana Del Rey.

Catch the awards February 21st.


Source: hiphopdx.com