NEW YORK (R. Kelly Fans Website) - R. Kelly leads the pack with 8 nominations for the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. His nods include top R&B/Hip-Hop artist, and best single for "Step In the Name of Love". Jay-Z has seven nominations, including top artist, top male artist and R&B/hip-hop album for "The Black Album". Beyonce, Alicia Keys and OutKast all have five nominations.
The Awards will be held on Aug 6 in Miami Beach (Eden Roc Resort), Florida.