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2026 BET Awards Held Tonight at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
The ceremony airs at 8 p.m. ET on BET with Druski as host. Cardi B leads with six nominations while multiple artists receive Icon awards and perform.
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The 2026 BET Awards take place tonight at 8 p.m. ET at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, nypost.com reported. The event airs on the BET channel and is hosted by comedian Druski. Cardi B received six nominations.
Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist each received five. Nominations were announced on May 19. The Ultimate Icon Award goes to record executive Sylvia Rhone. Teyana Taylor receives the inaugural Icon of the Year award.
Lauryn Hill receives the first Living Legend Icon Award. Performances are scheduled from Cardi B, Doechii, Doja Cat, Common, Nas, Queen Latifah, Raye, Rick Ross and T.I. ” is up for Album of the Year.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” is nominated for Video of the Year. Raye is nominated for Best New Artist. “Sinners” is nominated for Best Movie. Denzel Washington is nominated for Best Actor and Angela Bassett for Best Actress.
Coco Gauff is nominated for Sportswoman of the Year and LeBron James for Sportsman of the Year. Viewers without cable can access the broadcast through DIRECTV, which offers a five-day free trial on its Choice plan that includes BET among more than 125 channels. Philo provides another option at $25 per month after a seven-day free trial.
