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2026 BET Awards Set for June 28, Cardi B Leads Nominations

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The U.S. 2026 BET Awards will air on Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Cardi B, the leading nominee with six nods, will perform.
Doechii (four nods) and Jill Scott (three nods) will perform while Druski hosts.
Lauryn Hill will receive the Living Legend Icon Award, Teyana Taylor the Icon of the Year Award, and Sylvia Rhone the Ultimate Icon Award.

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Story summary

The U.S. 2026 BET Awards will air on Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Cardi B, the leading nominee with six nods, will perform.
Doechii (four nods) and Jill Scott (three nods) will perform while Druski hosts.
Lauryn Hill will receive the Living Legend Icon Award, Teyana Taylor the Icon of the Year Award, and Sylvia Rhone the Ultimate Icon Award.