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The BET Awards 2026 were held officially at the Peacock Theater, bringing together major stars from music, film, and sports for a night filled with entertainment and fierce competition.
Hosted by comedian Druski, the ceremony attracted millions of viewers via BET and other international networks, with big names taking home various awards.
In music, rapper Kendrick Lamar emerged as the winner for Best Male Hip Hop Artist, overcoming stiff competition from artists like Drake and J. Cole. Additionally, his song “Chains & Whips” with Clipse won the award for Best Collaboration.
On the women's side, Cardi B took home the award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist, once again confirming her major influence in the hip-hop music industry.
The duo Clipse won the Album of the Year award for their album “Let God Sort Em Out,” while Leon Thomas won the award for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist.
In the Best New Artist category, Olivia Dean emerged as the winner, praised for her significant successes over the year.
In film, Michael B. Jordan won the award for Best Actor, while Teyana Taylor won for Best Actress and was also recognized in the video creativity category.
The movie “Sinners” won the award for Best Movie, beating out other major films in the competition.
In sports, Jalen Brunson won the Sportsman of the Year award, while A’ja Wilson took home the Sportswoman of the Year award.
The BET Her award went to the song “girl, get up.” by Doechii featuring SZA, which emerged victorious in a hotly contested category.
The BET Awards 2026 left a major mark by celebrating the creativity, achievements, and influence of artists and athletes from around the world.