Minaj Beats Bieber in AMA Nods

NOMINATIONS

Updated Apr. 21, 2017 3:24PM EDT / Published Oct. 09, 2012 4:25PM EDT

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Take that, Mariah! American Idol agitator Nicki Minaj has been nominated for four American Music Awards, tying Rihanna for the most nods this year, and beating out Justin Bieber’s three category nominations. For her controversial part, Rihanna will be competing with two exes: Drake, for Artist of the Year; and Chris Brown, for Favorite Soul/R&B Album. Christina Aguilera announced the nominations on Tuesday. The winners, who will be revealed during the Nov. 18 show at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, are chosen by online voting.

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Minaj Beats Bieber in AMA Nods

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