2026 BET Awards: Full Winners List Revealed

The 2026 BET Awards delivered a packed night of music, film, fashion, sports and culture, with some of the biggest names in Black entertainment walking away with major wins.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the ceremony took place on June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, with comedian and social media star Druski hosting the night.

Cardi B came into the show as the most-nominated artist with six nods, while Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist followed closely with five nominations each. The night also featured performances from several stars, including Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist.

For African audiences, the nominee list carried familiar names too. Tyla was nominated for Video of the Year with “Chanel,” Tems appeared in the BET Her and Viewers’ Choice categories, Burna Boy featured on Gunna’s “wgft,” while Wizkid and Asake were nominated together in the Best Group category.

But the night belonged to a wide mix of artists, actors, athletes and culture-shapers. Teyana Taylor had one of the strongest showings, winning The Fashion Vanguard Award, Video Director of the Year and Best Actress.

Clipse also had a major night, taking home Best Group, Best Collaboration with Kendrick Lamar for “Chains & Whips,” and Album of the Year for Let God Sort Em Out.

Here is the full list of 2026 BET Awards winners.

2026 BET Awards Winners

The Fashion Vanguard Award

Teyana Taylor

The Pulse Award

Druski

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Kehlani

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

Leon Thomas

Best Group

Clipse

Best Collaboration

“Chains & Whips” — Clipse & Kendrick Lamar

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Cardi B

Video of the Year

“Folded” — Kehlani

Video Director of the Year

Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor

Best New Artist

Olivia Dean

Album of the Year

Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

“Headphones” — Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.

Best Actress

Teyana Taylor

Best Actor

Michael B. Jordan

YoungStars Award

Jazzy’s World TV

Best Movie

Sinners

Sportswoman of the Year Award

A’ja Wilson — Basketball

Sportsman of the Year Award

Jalen Brunson — Basketball

BET Her

“girl, get up.” — Doechii feat. SZA

The 2026 BET Awards once again showed how wide Black culture has become, stretching from rap and R&B to film, sports, podcasts, fashion and digital media.

It was also a reminder that the BET stage is no longer just an American cultural moment. With artists like Tyla, Tems, Burna Boy, Wizkid and Asake appearing across key categories, African music remains firmly part of the global Black entertainment conversation.