BET Awards 2026 winners list
BET Awards 2026 winners list
KiMi Robinson and Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAYSun, June 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC
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Will Cardi B bring the drama as the night’s biggest winner at the 2026 BET Awards?
The only female rapper to have her first two albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 leads the nominations but is followed closely by powerhouses Kendrick Lamar (5), Doechii (4) and Doja Cat (4).
"Culture's Biggest Night" is about more than music, also recognizing Black excellence in movies, TV and sports. Michael B. Jordan, Teyana Taylor, Keke Palmer, Denzel Washington, Sha’Carri Richardson and LeBron James are among the stars of screen and sport recognized at this year’s awards.
Comedian Druski will host the ceremony and is the youngest person to do so at age 31.
The 2026 awards air live at 8 p.m. ET June 28 on BET, CMT, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount, VH1 and Comedy Central.
Check out the biggest winners of the night (in bold).
Album of the year
"AM I THE DRAMA?" – Cardi B
"DON’T TAP THE GLASS" – Tyler, the Creator
"everything is a lot." – Wale
"HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY" – Mariah the Scientist
"Let God Sort Em Out" – Clipse
"MUTT Deluxe: HEEL" – Leon Thomas
"The Fall-Off" – J. Cole
"The Romantic" – Bruno Mars
More: When do the 2026 BET Awards air? Comedian Druski tapped as host
Best female R&B/pop artist
Ari Lennox
Coco Jones
Ella Mai
Jill Scott
Kehlani
Mariah the Scientist
Olivia Dean
Tems
Best male R&B/pop artist
Brent Faiyaz
Bruno Mars
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
Durand Bernarr
GIVĒON
Leon Thomas
October London
Usher
Best female hip hop artist
Cardi B
Coi Leray
Doechii
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Monaleo
YK Niece
Best male hip hop artist
A$AP Rocky
Baby Keem
BigXthaPlug
DaBaby
Don Toliver
Drake
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
T.I.
Best group
41
Clipse
De La Soul
French Montana & Max B
Metro Boomin & DJ Spinz
Nas & DJ Premier
Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon
Wizkid & Asake
Best collaboration
“Chains & Whips” – Clipse & Kendrick Lamar
“Errtime Remix” – Cardi B feat. Jeezy & Latto
“Go Girl” – Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
“Good Flirts” – Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar & Momo Boyd
“Is It a Crime” – Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis
“It Depends (The Remix)” – Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller & Usher
“Take Me Thru Dere” – Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz
“wgft” – Gunna feat. Burna Boy
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Best new artist
Belly Gang Kushington
JayDon
kwn
Miles Minnick
Monaleo
Olivia Dean
Trap Dickey
Dr. Bobby Jones best gospel/inspirational award
“Able” – Kirk Franklin
“ABLE (REMIX)” – Darrel Walls, PJ Morton & Kim Burrell
“All to Thee” – BeBe Winans
“Already Good (Tasha Slide)” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
“At the Cross” – CeCe Winans
“Church” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard & John Legend
“Do It Again” – Kirk Franklin
“Headphones” – Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.
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“Already Good (Tasha Slide)” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
“Be Great” – Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty
“Beautiful People” – Jill Scott
“First” – Tems
“girl, get up.” – Doechii feat. SZA
“Go Girl” – Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
“Gorgeous” – Doja Cat
“Lady Lady” – Olivia Dean
Viewers’ choice
“Burning Blue” – Mariah the Scientist
“Chains & Whips” – Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar
“Chanel” – Tyla
“Folded” – Kehlani
“I Just Might” – Bruno Mars
“It Depends” – Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller
“Man I Need” – Olivia Dean
“Outside” – Cardi B
“Raindance” – Dave & Tems
“Take Me Thru Dere” – Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz
Video of the year
“100” – Ella Mai
“Anxiety” – Doechii
“Burning Blue” – Mariah the Scientist
“Chanel” – Tyla
“Escape Room (Short Film)” – Teyana Taylor
“Folded” – Kehlani
“LET ‘EM KNOW” – T.I.
“luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Video director of the year
A$AP Rocky & Dan Streit
Anderson .Paak
Benny Boom
Cactus Jack
Cardi B & Patientce Foster
Cole Bennett
Director X
Hype Williams
Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor
The fashion vanguard award
A$AP Rocky
Bad Bunny
Beyoncé
Cardi B
Colman Domingo
Doechii
Rihanna
Teyana Taylor
Zendaya
The pulse award
85 South Show
Baby, This Is Keke Palmer
Charlamagne Tha God
Don Lemon
Druski
It Is What It Is
Joe and Jada
On the Radar
R&B Money Podcast
Best movie
"Highest 2 Lowest"
"Him"
"Number One on the Call Sheet"
"One Battle After Another"
"Relationship Goals"
"Ruth & Boaz"
"Sinners"
"Wicked: For Good"
Best actress
Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Chase Infiniti
Coco Jones
Cynthia Erivo
Keke Palmer
Quinta Brunson
Regina Hall
Teyana Taylor
Best actor
Aaron Pierre
Aldis Hodge
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Delroy Lindo
Denzel Washington
Michael B. Jordan
Sterling K. Brown
YoungStars award
Daria Johns
Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth
Heiress Harris
Jazzy’s World TV
Lela Hoffmeister
North West
Thaddeus J. Mixson
VanVan
Sportswoman of the year award
A’ja Wilson – basketball
Angel Reese – basketball
Claressa Shields – boxing
Coco Gauff – tennis
Flau’jae Johnson – basketball
Gabby Thomas – track & field
Jordan Chiles – gymnastics
Naomi Osaka – tennis
Sha’Carri Richardson – track & field
Sportsman of the year award
Aaron Judge – baseball
Anthony Edwards – basketball
Caleb Williams – football
Jalen Brunson – basketball
Jalen Hurts – football
LeBron James – basketball
Shedeur Sanders – football
Stephen Curry – basketball
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: BET Awards 2026 winners list
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
