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2026 BET Awards: The Complete List of Winners

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29 June 2026

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The 2026 BET Awards returned to celebrate Black excellence across music, film, television, and culture. Among the night’s standout moments was Teyana Taylor receiving the Icon Award from Janet Jackson, a major figure she has long admired in the entertainment industry.

She was also among the night’s biggest winners, taking home the Best Actress award, Video Director of the Year, and the Fashion Vanguard Award, a newly introduced category. The wins add to what has been a major year for her, following a Golden Globe win, as well as Oscar and Grammy nominations.

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Other major winners included Clipse, who took home Album of the Year for “Let God Sort Em Out,” Best Group, and Best Collaboration for “Chains and Whips.” Kendrick Lamar won Best Male Hip-Hop Artist for a record ninth time.

Kehlani also won Best Female R&B/Pop Artist for the first time, surpassing previous winners in that category over the past three years. She also earned Video of the Year for “Folded.”

The awards took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and were hosted by Druski. The nominations were announced in May, with Cardi B leading with a total of six nominations, followed by Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist with five nods each. Others, including Teyana Taylor, Clipse, Doja Cat, Doechii, Latto and Olivia Dean, had four nominations, while A$AP Rocky, SZA, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Jill Scott, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, YK Niece, Bryson Tiller, T.l., and Metro Boomin earned three nominations each.

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Performances for the night included appearances from artists such as Cardi B, Doechii, and Kehlani.

See the full list of 2026 winners at the BET Awards below.

Album of the Year

AM I THE DRAMA? – Cardi B

DONT TAP THE GLASS – Tyler, The Creator

everything is a lot. – Wale

HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY – Mariah the Scientist

WINNER: Let God Sort Em Out – Clipse

MUTT Deluxe: HEEL – Leon Thomas

The Fall-Off – J. Cole

The Romantic – Bruno Mars

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

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Brent Faiyaz

Bruno Mars

Bryson Tiller

Chris Brown

Durand Bernarr

GIVĒON

WINNER: Leon Thomas

October London

Usher

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Ari Lennox

Coco Jones

Ella Mai

Jill Scott

WINNER: Kehlani

Mariah the Scientist

Olivia Dean

SZA

Tems

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

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A$AP Rocky

Baby Keem

BigXthaPlug

DaBaby

Don Toliver

Drake

J. Cole

WINNER: Kendrick Lamar

T.I.

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

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WINNER: Cardi B

Coi Leray

Doechii

Doja Cat

GloRilla

Latto

Megan Thee Stallion

Monaleo

YK Niece

Best New Artist

Belly Gang Kushington

DESTIN CONRAD

JayDon

kwn

Miles Minnick

Monaleo

WINNER: Olivia Dean

RAYE

Trap Dickey

Viewers’ Choice

WINNER: “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

BET Her

“Already Good (Tasha Slide)” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard

“Be Great” – Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty

“Beautiful People” – Jill Scott

“First” – Tems

WINNER: “girl, get up.” – Doechii feat. SZA

“Go Girl” – Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat

“Gorgeous” – Doja Cat

“Lady Lady” – Olivia Dean

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

WINNER: “Headphones” – Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.

Best Group

WINNER: Clipse

De La Soul

FLO

French Montana & Max B

Metro Boomin & DJ Spinz

Nas & DJ Premier

Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon

Wizkid & Asake

Best Collaboration

WINNER: “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

Video of the Year

“100” – Ella Mai

“Anxiety” – Doechii

“Burning Blue” – Mariah the Scientist

“Chanel” – Tyla

“Escape Room (Short Film)” – Teyana Taylor

WINNER: “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 & Patientee Foster

Cole Bennett

Director X

Hype Williams

WINNER: Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor

Best Actor

Aaron Pierre

Aldis Hodge

Anthony Mackie

Colman Domingo

Damson Idris

Delroy Lindo

Denzel Washington

WINNER: Michael B. Jordan

Sterling K. Brown

Best Actress

Angela Bassett

Ayo Edebiri

Chase Infiniti

Coco Jones

Cynthia Erivo

Keke Palmer

Quinta Brunson

Regina Hall

WINNER: Teyana Taylor

Best Movie

Highest 2 Lowest

Him

Number One on the Call Sheet

One Battle After Another

Relationship Goals

Ruth & Boaz

WINNER: Sinners

Wicked: For Good

YoungStars Award

Daria Johns

Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth

Heiress Harris

WINNER: Jazzy’s World TV

Lela Hoffmeister

North West

Thaddeus J. Mixson

VanVan

The Fashion Vanguard Award

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A$AP Rocky

Bad Bunny

Beyoncé

Cardi B

Colman Domingo

Doechii

Rihanna

WINNER: Teyana Taylor

Zendaya

The Pulse Award

85 South Show

Baby, This Is Keke Palmer

Charlamagne Tha God

Don Lemon

WINNER: Druski

It Is What It Is

Joe and Jada

On the Radar

R&B Money Podcast

Sportswoman of the Year Award

WINNER: 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

WINNER: Jalen Brunson – Basketball

Jalen Hurts – Football

LeBron James – Basketball

Shedeur Sanders – Football

Stephen Curry – Basketball

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The Best Looks From the 2026 BET Awards

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The Best Looks From the 2026 BET Awards

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4 hours ago

29 June 2026

Maette

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The 2026 BET Awards brought together a mix of A-list names from across music, film, and entertainment to celebrate Black culture at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Druski hosting the night. The event featured several standout moments on stage, including Teyana Taylor receiving the Icon of the Year Award from Janet Jackson, as well as other major honorary recognitions like Sylvia Rhone receiving the Ultimate Icon Award and Lauryn Hill being honored with the Living Legend Icon Award.

But before all the big wins of the night fully unfolded, one of the major things to look out for was the red carpet. Sheer, corseted and revealing fashion trends were seen on multiple celebrities, each styled in distinct ways.

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Doechii in DSQUARED2

Doechii appeared in a dark brown crochet maxi dress, styled in a backless knit design. Keke Palmer followed in a black Gucci gown featuring a one-shoulder neckline, a thigh-high slit, a dramatic open-back design, and silver crystal embellishments. Latto also partook in the trend in a black sheer corset gown. Chloe Bailey added a different angle to it, stepping out in a strapless Valdrin Sahiti gown with a blonde hairstyle that carried a soft Marilyn Monroe-inspired feel.

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Teyana Taylor in Stéphane Rolland

Other celebrities decided to walk the red carpet in red and burgundy tones. Teyana Taylor wore a Stephanie Rolland gown with a structured bodice, voluminous hip detailing, and a beaded finish across the bust, completed with a matching hat. Kehlani appeared in a red fitted CHATS by C.DAM gown with gathered detailing at the shoulder and waist. The host of the night Druski, also stepped out in a burgundy Louis Vuitton double-breasted suit styled with a white shirt underneath and matching tie.

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Janet Jackson

Some looks also carried tribute elements. Janet Jackson wore a Tupac graphic shirt layered over a white turtleneck and paired with straight-leg trousers. She completed the look with a structured belt and a veiled hat.

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Queen Latifah in Kilian Kerner

Queen Latifah, who is part of the newly created BET board of advisors, wore a dark monochrome look with voluminous sleeves. Keep scrolling to see more of the best looks from the 2026 BET Awards.