The 2026 BET Awards delivered one of the biggest nights of the year for Black music and entertainment, with major victories for Clipse, Kehlani, Cardi B, Leon Thomas, and more. Held on June 28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the ceremony was hosted by comedian Druski, who made his debut as BET Awards host.
Clipse emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners after Let God Sort Em Out claimed Album of the Year. The duo also picked up Best Collaboration for “Chains & Whips” alongside Kendrick Lamar.
Kehlani continued her impressive run by winning Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and Video of the Year for “Folded.” Leon Thomas added another milestone to his breakout year by taking home Best Male R&B/Pop Artist.
Cardi B extended her legacy at the BET Awards with another Best Female Hip Hop Artist trophy following the success of Am I The Drama?. Mariah the Scientist also left the ceremony with a major fan-voted victory as “Burning Blue” earned the Viewer’s Choice Award.
Beyond the competitive categories, the ceremony celebrated several influential figures for their lasting contributions to music and culture. Teyana Taylor received the Icon of the Year Award, Lauryn Hill accepted the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award before delivering a standout performance of “Ex-Factor,” and veteran music executive Sylvia Rhone was honored with the Ultimate Icon Award for her decades-long impact on the industry.
Film and sports were also recognized throughout the broadcast. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor, while athletes A’ja Wilson and Jalen Brunson were among the evening’s standout winners in the sports categories.
Below is the full list of winners for the 2026 BET Awards.
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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 *WINNER*
Mutt Deluxe: Heel – Leon Thomas
The Fall-Off – J. Cole
The Romantic – Bruno Mars
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Ari Lennox
Coco Jones
Ella Mai
Jill Scott
Kehlani *WINNER*
Mariah the Scientist
Olivia Dean
SZA
Tems
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Brent Faiyaz
Bruno Mars
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
Durand Bernarr
GIVĒON
Leon Thomas *WINNER*
October London
Usher
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Cardi B *WINNER*
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 *WINNER*
T.I.
Best Group
41
Clipse *WINNER*
De La Soul
FLO
French Montana & Max B
Metro Boomin & DJ Spinz
Nas & DJ Premier
Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon
Wizkid & Asake
Best Collaboration
“Chains & Whips” – Clipse & Kendrick Lamar *WINNER*
“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
Best New Artist
Belly Gang Kushington
Destin Conrad
JayDon
kwn
Miles Minnick
Monaleo
Olivia Dean *WINNER*
RAYE
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. *WINNER*
BET Her
“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 *WINNER*
“Go Girl” – Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
“Gorgeous” – Doja Cat
“Lady Lady” – Olivia Dean
Viewers’ Choice
“Burning Blue” – Mariah the Scientist *WINNER*
“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 *WINNER*
“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 *WINNER*
The Fashion Vanguard Award
A$AP Rocky
Bad Bunny
Beyoncé
Cardi B
Colman Domingo
Doechii
Rihanna
Teyana Taylor *WINNER*
Zendaya
The Pulse Award
85 South Show
Baby, This Is Keke Palmer
Charlamagne Tha God
Don Lemon
Druski *WINNER*
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 *WINNER*
Wicked: For Good
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Chase Infiniti
Coco Jones
Cynthia Erivo
Keke Palmer
Quinta Brunson
Regina Hall
Teyana Taylor *WINNER*
Best Actor
Aaron Pierre
Aldis Hodge
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Delroy Lindo
Denzel Washington
Michael B. Jordan *WINNER*
Sterling K. Brown
YoungStars Award
Daria Johns
Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth
Heiress Harris
Jazzy’s World TV *WINNER*
Lela Hoffmeister
North West
Thaddeus J. Mixson
VanVan
Sportswoman of the Year Award
A’ja Wilson *WINNER*
Angel Reese
Claressa Shields
Coco Gauff
Flau’jae Johnson
Gabby Thomas
Jordan Chiles
Naomi Osaka
Sha’Carri Richardson
Sportsman of the Year Award
Aaron Judge
Anthony Edwards
Caleb Williams
Jalen Brunson
Jalen Hurts *WINNER*
LeBron James
Shedeur Sanders
Stephen Curry
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