Cardi B may be the drama, but she’s also the leading nominee for the BET Awards 2026.

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 leading nominee is female rap star Cardi B, who earned six nominations, the most of any artist.