BET Awards 2026 winners list tracks every major category as TBD until the June 28 Peacock Theater ceremony on BET and Paramount simulcasts. Nominees landed May 19 before Druski hosts live.

Album of the Year winner TBD until June 28. Nominees include Kendrick Lamar GNX, Bruno Mars, J. Cole The Fall-Off, and gospel entries from Tasha Cobbs Leonard and CeCe Winans.

Best Female Hip Hop Artist winner TBD until ceremony night. Cardi B, Doechii, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, and GloRilla fill the May 19 nominee slate with Cardi leading overall.

Best Male Hip Hop Artist winner TBD until envelopes open. Kendrick Lamar, Drake, J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, and T.I. headline the May 19 ballot as Kendrick chases a repeat sweep.

Video Director of the Year winner TBD until June 28. Cole Bennett, Director X, Hype Williams, and Cardi B with Patientce Foster compete on the May 19 nominee slate.