American rapper Cardi B has emerged as the most nominated artist for the 2026 BET Awards after securing six nominations across major categories.

BET announced the nominations for the 2026 edition of the awards, with Cardi B leading the list while Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist followed with five nominations each.

According to the organisers, this year’s nominees reflect achievements across music, television, film, sports, and digital culture, celebrating Black excellence and creative impact.

Cardi B received nominations in categories including Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Album of the Year for AM I THE DRAMA?, Viewers’ Choice for Outside, and Best Collaboration for Errtime Remix featuring Jeezy and Latto. She was also nominated for the newly introduced Fashion Vanguard Award.

Kendrick Lamar earned five nominations, including Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Video of the Year for luther with SZA, and multiple collaboration nominations.

Mariah the Scientist also secured five nominations, including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Album of the Year for HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY, and Video of the Year for Burning Blue.

Other artists receiving four nominations include Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean, and Latto.

BET also introduced two new categories this year — the Fashion Vanguard Award and the Pulse Award — aimed at recognising cultural influence in fashion and digital media spaces.

The 2026 BET Awards ceremony is scheduled to air live on Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET.

Source: The Ghana Report