Wretch 32 heads Urban Music Awards 2011 nominations

Wretch 32 leads the nominations for the Urban Music Awards

London rapper Wretch 32 leads the nominations for this year's Urban Music Awards with six nods, including for artist of the year.

He's also nominated for best single, best music video, best collaboration, best hip hop and best male artist.

In a statement he said: "This is amazing news. Thanks to all the fans who nominated me."

Jessie J and Example have also picked up four nominations for the awards ceremony in September.

Other artists also up for awards include JLS, Chipmunk, Chris Brown, Tinie Tempah, Nicki Minaj, Adele and Katy B.

The awards, which reward artists in 17 different categories, are decided by public votes.