Here is the full nomination list for the highly anticipated 2026 BET Awards hosted by popular skit maker, Druski.
Wizkid and Asake have earned a historic nomination ahead of the 2026 BET Awards after being listed in the Best Group category.
The nomination marks a major moment for Afrobeats, as two of Nigeria’s biggest global stars are being recognised together in a category traditionally dominated by established groups and duos. Their inclusion further highlights the growing influence of African music on the global stage and adds another major talking point to this year’s BET Awards nominations.
The 2026 BET Awards, hosted by popular skit maker and comedian Druski, will celebrate some of the biggest names across music, film, sports and entertainment. BET unveiled this year’s nominations on May 19, 2026, with Cardi B leading the list with six nominations.
See the full list of 2026 BET Awards nominations below.
The Fashion Vanguard Award (NEW)
- A$AP Rocky
- Bad Bunny
- Beyoncé
- Cardi B
- Colman Domingo
- Doechii
- Rihanna
- Teyana Taylor
- Zendaya
The Pulse Award (NEW)
- 85 South Show
- Baby, This Is Keke Palmer
- Charlamagne Tha God
- Don Lemon
- Druski
- It Is What It Is
- Joe and Jada
- On the Radar
- R&B Money Podcast
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Ari Lennox
- Coco Jones
- Ella Mai
- Jill Scott
- Kehlani
- Mariah the Scientist
- Olivia Dean
- SZA
- Tems
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Brent Faiyaz
- Bruno Mars
- Bryson Tiller
- Chris Brown
- Durand Bernarr
- GIVĒON
- Leon Thomas
- October London
- Usher
Best Group
- 41
- Clipse
- De La Soul
- FLO
- French Montana & Max B
- Metro Boomin & DJ Spinz
- Nas & DJ Premier
- Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon
- Wizkid & Asake
Best Collaboration
- "Chains & Whips" — Clipse & Kendrick Lamar
- "Errtime Remix" — Cardi B feat. Jeezy & Latto
- "Go Girl" — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
- "Good Flirts" — Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar & Momo Boyd
- "Is It a Crime" — Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis
- "It Depends (The Remix)" — Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller & Usher
- "Take Me Thru Dere" — Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece &
- DJ Spinz
- "wgft" — Gunna feat. Burna Boy
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
- A$AP Rocky
- Baby Keem
- BigXthaPlug
- DaBaby
- Don Toliver
- Drake
- J. Cole
- Kendrick Lamar
- T.I.
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Cardi B
- Coi Leray
- Doechii
- Doja Cat
- GloRilla
- Latto
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Monaleo
- YK Niece
Video of the Year
- "100" — Ella Mai
- "Anxiety" — Doechii
- "Burning Blue" — Mariah the Scientist
- "Chanel" — Tyla
- "Escape Room (Short Film)" — Teyana Taylor
- "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 & Patience Foster
- Cole Bennett
- Director X
- Hype Williams
- Teyana "Spike-Tey" Taylor
Best New Artist
- Belly Gang Kushington
- DESTIN CONRAD
- JayDon
- kwn
- Miles Minnick
- Monaleo
- Olivia Dean
- RAYE
- Trap Dickey
Album of the Year
- AM I THE DRAMA? — Cardi B
- DON’T TAP THE GLASS — Tyler, the Creator
- everything is a lot. — Wale
- HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY — Mariah the Scientist
- Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse
- MUTT Deluxe: HEEL — Leon Thomas
- The Fall-Off — J. Cole
- The Romantic — Bruno Mars
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
- "Headphones" — Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.
Best Actress
- Angela Bassett
- Ayo Edebiri
- Chase Infiniti
- Coco Jones
- Cynthia Erivo
- Keke Palmer
- Quinta Brunson
- Regina Hall
- Teyana Taylor
Best Actor
- Aaron Pierre
- Aldis Hodge
- Anthony Mackie
- Colman Domingo
- Damson Idris
- Delroy Lindo
- Denzel Washington
- Michael B. Jordan
- Sterling K. Brown
YoungStars Award
- Daria Johns
- Graceyn "Gracie" Hollingsworth
- Heiress Harris
- Jazzy's World TV
- Lela Hoffmeister
- North West
- Thaddeus J. Mixson
- VanVan
Best Movie
- Highest 2 Lowest
- Him
- Number One on the Call Sheet
- One Battle After Another
- Relationship Goals
- Ruth & Boaz
- Sinners
- Wicked: For Good
Sportswoman of the Year Award
- 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
- Jalen Brunson — Basketball
- Jalen Hurts — Football
- LeBron James — Basketball
- Shedeur Sanders — Football
- Stephen Curry — Basketball
BET Her
- "Already Good (Tasha Slide)" — Tasha Cobbs Leonard
- "Be Great" — Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty
- "Beautiful People" — Jill Scott
- "First" — Tems
- "girl, get up." — Doechii feat. SZA
- "Go Girl" — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
- "Gorgeous" — Doja Cat
- "Lady Lady" — Olivia Dean
Viewers’ Choice
- "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
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