Kendrick Lamar, Mariah the Scientist, Teyana Taylor and Michael B. Jordan are all up for major honors at this year’s ceremony.

Cardi B leads the nominations for the 2026 BET Awards with six nods, followed by Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist, with five nods each; and Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean...

This year’s awards show will feature two new categories: the Fashion Vanguard Award and Pulse Award.