MTV Video Music Awards 2022: Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar lead nominations

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The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday and Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar lead the pack with seven nominations each.

Lamar is nominated in the best cinematography category for his music videos for songs "family ties" and "N95." The rapper, who has not been nominated since 2018, is also nominated for best hip-hop, visual effects, direction, editing and best video.

Kendrick Lamar is nominated in the best cinematography category for his songs "family ties" and "N95." He is nominated in five other categories as well. (Joseph Okpako/Getty Images) Many of Lil Nas X and Harlow’s nominations were for "Industry Baby," their song together, which is also nominated for video of the year.The two artists are also nominated for artist of the year pin competition with Drake, Bad Bunny, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles and Lizzo.

Just under the trio land Doja Cat and Styles in second place with six nominations each, closely followed by Billie Eilish, Drake, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Sheeran and The Weeknd with five nominations each.