Wizkid, Asake, Tems, Burna Boy Nominated For 2026 BET Awards [FULL LIST]

The 2026 edition of the BET Awards is already shaping up to be one of its most talked-about yet, with a star-packed nomination list that spans music, film, sports, and pop culture.

This year’s ceremony will be hosted by popular comedian and skit maker Druski, adding a fresh, comedic twist to the prestigious event.

Among the standout moments from the nominations is a historic recognition for Nigerian global stars Wizkid and Asake, who secured a joint nod in the Best Group category. The inclusion marks a significant cultural milestone for Afrobeats, placing two of its biggest exports alongside globally established acts and further reinforcing the genre’s growing international dominance.

This year’s nominations, unveiled on May 19, 2026, saw American rapper Cardi B lead the pack with six major nods across different categories. From music to film and sports, the list reflects a wide-ranging celebration of Black excellence across entertainment industries.

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