T.I. has snatched nine second annual BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations. The self-proclaimed “King of the South” garnered eight nominations, won three awards at the 2006 ceremony. Lil’ Wayne is second in total nominations this year, with seven. Kanye West drew six, Common earned five, Jay-Z grabbed four, and Ludacris and 50 Cent got three each. The Second Annual BET Hip-Hop Awards will air on the BET on October 17th.