The 2026 BET Awards are set for Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrating Black entertainment with Cardi B leading nominations at six nods. She is also slated to perform during the ceremony.
Nominees and Performers
Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist each earned five nominations, while Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean and Latto received four apiece. Comedian Druski will host the show, and MC Lyte returns as announcer.
Performers include Queen Latifah, Ari Lennox, Doechii, Don Toliver, French Montana & Max B, Jill Scott, Kehlani, Tems, T.I. and Kwn, in addition to Cardi B.
Special Awards
Several special honors will be presented: Lauryn Hill receives the Living Legend Icon Award, Teyana Taylor is the inaugural Icon of the Year Award recipient, and music executive Sylvia Rhone gets the Ultimate Icon Award.
Broadcast Details
The BET Awards air at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on BET and will be simulcast on CMT, MTV, VH1 and Comedy Central. HuffPost will cover the show live.
