Adding to the discomfort: Rihannas Dont Stop the Music is also up for best song.

Its no surprise that Brown snagged the noms to begin with.

The 19-year-old singer has been a favorite of youthful audiences since his first album three years ago.

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(He even appeared in an undeniably adorableSesame Streetsegment with Elmo.)

And the controversy puts Nick in a tough spot, since Brown hasnt been convicted.

Would they take him out of the running if he were convicted?

But still, could his spot be used for a better role model at this point?

Meanwhile, it might be cool if Browns PR team laid offthe active campaigning on his MySpace page.

What do you think?

Should Nickelodeon kick Chris Brown off the Kids Choice ballot?

Or does he deserve a chance like everyone else?

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