2026 BET Awards Nominations: Cardi B. Leads with Six Nominations
The 2026 BET Awards nominations have been announced, with Cardi B. leading the pack with six nominations. Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist follow closely with five nominations each. The winners will be revealed during a ceremony on June 28, airing on various networks.
Cardi B. is nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist and the Fashion Vanguard Award, a new category this year. Other nominees for the Fashion Vanguard Award include A$AP Rocky, Beyoncé, and Zendaya. The Pulse Award, another new category, recognizes creators who have made an impact in digital spaces.
The nominees for various categories include artists like Ari Lennox, Ella Mai, J. Cole, and Drake. The Video of the Year category features music videos from artists like Ella Mai, Mariah the Scientist, and Teyana Taylor. The Album of the Year category includes projects from Cardi B, Tyler, the Creator, and J. Cole.
Actors like Angela Bassett, Regina Hall, and Michael B. Jordan are nominated in acting categories. The YoungStars Award recognizes young talent in various fields. The Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year Awards feature athletes from basketball, tennis, and track and field.
The BET Her category includes music videos from artists like Jill Scott and Doja Cat. The Viewers' Choice category features popular songs from artists like Mariah the Scientist, Kehlani, and Bruno Mars. The full list of nominees covers a wide range of talent and creativity in music, TV, film, and sports.