Teyana Taylor, Clipse Among Top Winners At 2026 BET Awards; Kendrick Lamar Wins Best Male Hip Hop Artiste For Record Ninth Time

June 29 () — The 2026 BET Awards celebrated achievements in music, film, sports and culture, with Teyana Taylor and hip-hop duo Clipse emerging as the night’s biggest winners.

The ceremony was held on Sunday, June 28, at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles and hosted by comedian Druski.

Taylor won Best Actress, Video Director of the Year and the newly introduced Fashion Vanguard Award. She also received the Icon of the Year honour, presented by Janet Jackson.

Clipse dominated the music categories, winning Album of the Year for “Let God Sort ‘Em Out”, Best Group and Best Collaboration for “Chains & Whips” featuring Kendrick Lamar.

Lamar also won Best Male Hip Hop Artiste for a record ninth time. Kehlani took home Best Female R&B/Pop Artiste and Video of the Year for her hit song “Folded”.

Cardi B, who entered the night with the most nominations, won Best Female Hip Hop Artiste. Leon Thomas claimed Best Male R&B/Pop Artiste, while British singer Olivia Dean continued her breakthrough year by winning Best New Artiste.

In the film categories, “Sinners” won Best Movie, while Michael B. Jordan was named Best Actor for his role in the film. Sixteen-year-old entertainment journalist, Jazlyn Guerra, popularly known as Jazzy’s World TV, won the YoungStars Award.

Music legend, Ms Lauryn Hill, received the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award, while veteran music executive, Sylvia Rhone, was honoured with the Ultimate Icon Award.

FULL LIST OF WINNERS

Music

Album of the Year – Let God Sort ‘Em Out — Clipse

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist – Kehlani

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist – Leon Thomas

Best Female Hip Hop Artist – Cardi B

Best Male Hip Hop Artist – Kendrick Lamar

Best Group – Clipse

Best Collaboration – “Chains & Whips” — Clipse featuring Kendrick Lamar

Best New Artist – Olivia Dean

Dr Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award – “Headphones” — Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.

BET Her Award – “girl, get up.” — Doechii featuring SZA

Viewers’ Choice Award – “Burning Blue” — Mariah the Scientist

Video of the Year – “Folded” — Kehlani

Video Director of the Year – Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor

General

Fashion Vanguard Award – Teyana Taylor

The Pulse Award – Druski

Film and Television

Best Movie – Sinners

Best Actress – Teyana Taylor

Best Actor – Michael B. Jordan

YoungStars Award – Jazzy’s World TV

Sports

Sportswoman of the Year – A’ja Wilson

Sportsman of the Year – Jalen Brunson