“BET Awards” 2026 nominations are in, with Cardi B leading the nominations with six, Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist tying with five nominations, and Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean, and Latto earning four nominations each. A$AP Rocky, Bruno Mars, Bryson Tiller, Chris Brown, Jill Scott, Kehlani, Metro Boomin, SZA, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, T.I., and YK Niece receive three nominations each.
Cardi B holds the top spot with six “BET Awards” 2026 nominations. Her nominations include ‘The Fashion Vanguard Award’, ‘Best Collaboration’ for “Errtime Remix” feat. Jeezy and Latto, ‘Best Female Hip Hop Artist’, Video Director of the Year’ with Patientce Foster, ‘Album of the Year’ for AM I THE DRAMA? and ‘Viewers’ Choice’ for “Outside”.
Kendrick Lamar’s five nominations include ‘Best Collaboration’ for “Chains & Whips” with Clipse, ‘Best Collaboration’ for “Good Flirts” with Baby Keem & Momo Boyd, ‘Best Male Hip Hop Artist’, ‘Video of the Year’ for “luther” with SZA and ‘Viewers’ Choice’ for “Chains & Whips” with Clipse.
Mariah the Scientist’s five nominations include ‘Best Female R&B/Pop Artist’, ‘Best Collaboration’ for “Is It a Crime” with Kali Uchis, ‘Video of the Year’ for “Burning Blue”, ‘Album of the Year’ for HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY and ‘Viewers’ Choice’ for “Burning Blue”.
Doechii’s four nominations include ‘The Fashion Vanguard Award’, ‘Best Female Hip Hop Artist’, ‘Video of the Year’ for “Anxiety”, and ‘BET Her’ for “girl, get up.” feat. SZA.
Doja Cat’s four nominations include ‘Best Collaboration’ for “Go Girl” with Summer Walker feat. Latto, ‘Best Female Hip Hop Artist’, and two ‘BET Her’ nominations for “Go Girl” with Summer Walker feat. Latto and “Gorgeous”.