Cardi B, Kehlani, Doechii & more score big with scorching performances on 'Culture's Biggest Night.'
Lauryn Hill performs onstage during the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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On Sunday night (June 28), the 2026 BET Awards returned to Los Angeles for its annual celebration. After a rousing show last year, when Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklin were honored, BET knew it had to up the ante this time around. Rallying the rap and R&B Avengers in Cardi B, Kehlani, Don Toliver and more, the seminal Black network once again delivered a star-studded spectacle worthy of the occasion.
Hosted by comedian and actor Druski, the 2026 BET Awards celebrated legends, rising stars and fallen heroes alike. Janet Jackson left fans awestruck with her presence while presenting the Icon of the Year Award to Teyana Taylor. Six-time Grammy winner Erica Campbell paid tribute to the bevy of Black luminaries who recently passed with a stirring rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Love the Lord,” while legendary music executive Sylvia Rhone was celebrated for her countless contributions to Black artists like Missy Elliott, Future and Brandy.
