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Cardi B in the Lead as 2026 BET Awards Nominations Announced
Cardi B’s nominations include Best Female Hip Hop Artist and two new categories as BET expands recognition of fashion and digital creators.
- Today, the 2026 BET Awards nominations were officially revealed, with Cardi B leading the field by securing six nods across multiple categories.
- Members of the BET Voting Academy, comprised of entertainment professionals and influencers, selected this year's nominees reflecting creative expression across music, television, film, and sports.
- Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist follow with five nominations each, while BET introduced two new categories: the Fashion Vanguard Award and the Pulse Award.
- Hosted by Druski, the 2026 BET Awards ceremony will air live on Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
- Beyond the awards show, the BET Experience returns from June 25 through June 27, featuring concerts, fan activations, and live events leading into the ceremony weekend.
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FULL LIST: Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake nominated for 2026 BET Awards
See the full list of nominees for the 2026 BET Awards. Nigerian artists Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, and Asake lead the nominations. See all categories. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-wizkid-tems-burna-boy-asake-nominated-for-2026-bet-awards/
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