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- The 2026 BET Awards aired live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
- Comedian Druski hosted the show
- PEOPLE has a full recap of highlights from culture’s biggest night
The 2026 BET Awards were a major event!
Culture’s biggest night, hosted by comedian Druski, went down at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28.
Nominations were unveiled in May and led by Cardi B, followed by Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist.
Performers at this year’s ceremony included Cardi, Common, Doechii, Don Toliver, French Montana, Kehlani, kwn, Max B, Queen Latifah, Rick Ross, Tems, T.I., The War and Treaty, RAYE, Ari Lennox, Alexia Jayy, Baby Keem, BJ the Chicago Kid, Durand Bernarr, Erica Campbell, George Clinton, Le’Andria Johnson, Nas, Rapsody and BET Amplified artist Kenny Iko.
BET Awards 2026: Everything to Know About Culture’s Biggest Night
Stars presenting at the 2026 BET Awards included Carl Anthony Payne II, Chlöe Bailey, Chris “Comedian CP” Powell, Deon Cole, DeRay Davis, Diarra Kilpatrick, Gail Bean, Isaiah John, Jaafar Jackson, Jacob Latimore, Keke Palmer, Kelly Rowland, Latto, Luke James and Nia Long.
Teyana Taylor took home the Icon of the Year Award, while Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award. Music executive Sylvia Rhone received the Ultimate Icon Award.
The 2026 BET Awards aired live on BET, BET HER, CMT, LOGO, MTV, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount, POP, VH1, Comedy Central and TV Land.
PEOPLE Has the Complete List of 2026 BET Awards Winners
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And that’s a wrap on the 2026 BET Awards!
Culture’s biggest night ended with a performance of “Everything Is Everything” from Lauryn Hill, and now it’s time for tonight’s winners to celebrate.
Check out the complete list of 2026 BET Award winners, from Teyana Taylor to Clipse, here.
Superstars Come Together for Jam-Packed Lauryn Hill Tribute Performance
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Lauryn Hill was honored with the Living Legend Icon Award and a major tribute performance.
“Let’s celebrate my baby sister, Ms. Lauryn Hill,” said Tanya Trotter of the War and Treaty as the duo (also featuring Michael Trotter Jr.) opened the tribute to Hill — which also featured Doechii, SZA, Tierra Whack, Tems, Doja Cat, Nas, Lizzo, Rapsody, Alexia Jayy, Queen Latifah, Common and Hill’s children Selah, Joshua “YG” and Zion Marley.
The group of superstars highlighted songs including “Ready or Not,” “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” “Superstar,” “Doo Wop (That Thing),” “Killing Me Softly,” “Lost One” and more.
Lauryn enjoyed the performance from her seat, singing along and cooling herself off with an electronic fan. “Respect the queen of [New] Jersey,” declared Latifah at the end of the performance.
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