Grammy award winner Rihanna is nominated for the Best Female R&B Artist award at the 2012 BET Awards.
She comes up against the likes of Marsha Ambrosius, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige and Melanie Fiona.
The last time Rihanna appeared at the show was in 2008, when she performed Take A Bow.
Rihanna won three BET Awards from 2009, 2010 and 2011. (Rihanna Daily)
