With lower than two weeks till tradition’s largest evening, BET has revealed the primary wave of artists set to take the stage on the 2026 BET Awards.
Broadcast stay from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 28, this 12 months’s ceremony will function performances from Cardi B, Doechii, Don Toliver, Kehlani, Tems, Rick Ross, TI, Frequent, Jill Scott, Queen Latifah, The Warfare And Treaty and rising R&B singer kwn, who will seem on the BET Amplified stage. BET additionally confirmed that MC Lyte would return as an announcer, persevering with the position she held throughout lots of the present’s most memorable broadcasts. Followers may also anticipate an look from French Montana and Max B, who’re anticipated to reunite on stage.
“The BET Awards have all the time been a celebration of the artists, visionaries and cultural moments that form our neighborhood and advance tradition,” stated Connie Orlando, govt vp of specials, music programming and music technique, BET. “This 12 months’s present brings collectively a rare mixture of legends, superstars and rising skills whose affect continues to resonate throughout generations. From highly effective performances to historic tributes, we’re creating the type of unforgettable moments that outline the BET Awards. And we’re simply getting began.”
Hosted by Druski, the annual occasion will as soon as once more convey collectively among the largest names in leisure for a night celebrating achievements in music, movie, tv and sports activities. Further artists, presenters and particular friends are anticipated to be introduced previous to the stay broadcast.
The 2026 BET Awards air Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET.