{"id":504653,"date":"2026-06-17T17:20:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T17:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/504653\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T17:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T17:20:08","slug":"2026-bet-awards-performers-list-cardi-b-doechii-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/504653\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 BET Awards Performers List: Cardi B, Doechii & More"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tCardi B<\/a>, the leading nominee for the 2026 BET Awards, with six nods, is set to perform on the show, which airs live Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET\/PT on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

\n\tOther current nominees set to perform on the show, which is living up to its billing as Culture\u2019s Biggest Night, include Doechii, Don Toliver, French Montana & Max B, Jill Scott, Kehlani, Tems, T.I. and Kwn.<\/p>\n

\n\tDruski<\/a> is set to host the show. Queen Latifah<\/a>, who hosted in 2010, is among the performers. Hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte<\/a> will return as announcer.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe War and Treaty, who has received three nominations for vocal duo of the year at both the Country Music Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards, is set to perform, as are rapper Rick Ross and actor-rapper Common, who won an Oscar for best original song for cowriting \u201cGlory\u201d from Selma.<\/p>\n

\n\tAs previously announced, three women will receive special awards. Ms. Lauryn Hill <\/a>will be the inaugural recipient of the Living Legend Icon Award. Singer, songwriter and actress Teyana Taylor <\/a>\u2014 a 2026 Grammy and Oscar nominee \u2014 will be the inaugural recipient of the Icon of the Year Award. Legendary music executive Sylvia Rhone<\/a> will receive the Ultimate Icon Award.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cBET Awards has always been a celebration of the artists, visionaries and cultural moments that shape our community and move culture forward,\u201d Connie Orlando, EVP, specials, music programming & music strategy, BET, said in a statement. \u201cThis year\u2019s show brings together an extraordinary mix of legends, superstars and emerging talent whose influence continues to resonate across generations. From powerful performances to historic tributes, we\u2019re creating the kind of unforgettable moments that define the BET Awards. And we\u2019re only getting started.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tHere are all the performers that have been announced so far for the 2026 BET Awards. Additional names will be added as they are announced.<\/p>\n

\tCardi B<\/p>\n

\n\t6 nominations: album of the year (Am I the Drama?), best female hip-hop artist; best collaboration (\u201cErrtime\u201d remix feat. Jeezy & Latto); viewers\u2019 choice (\u201cOutside\u201d), video director of the year (in tandem with Patientce Foster); the fashion vanguard award<\/p>\n

\tCommon<\/p>\n

\tDoechii<\/p>\n

\n\t4 nominations: best female hip-hop artist; BET Her (\u201cGirl, Get Up.\u201d featuring SZA); video of the year (\u201cAnxiety\u201d), the fashion vanguard award<\/p>\n

\tDon Toliver<\/p>\n

\n\t1 nomination: best male hip-hop artist<\/p>\n

\tFrench Montana & Max B<\/p>\n

\tJill Scott<\/p>\n

\n\t3 nominations: best female R&B\/pop artist; BET Her (\u201cBe Great\u201d feat. Trombone Shorty); BET Her (\u201cBeautiful People\u201d)<\/p>\n

\tKehlani<\/p>\n

\n\t3 nominations: best female R&B\/pop artist; viewers\u2019 choice (\u201cFolded\u201d), video of the year (\u201cFolded\u201d)<\/p>\n

\tQueen Latifah<\/p>\n

\tRick Ross<\/p>\n

\tTems<\/p>\n

\n\t3 nominations: best female R&B\/pop artist;BET Her (\u201cFirst\u201d); viewers\u2019 choice (\u201cRaindance,\u201d collab with Dave)<\/p>\n

\tT.I.<\/p>\n

\n\t3 nominations: Best male hip-hop artist; video of the year (\u201cLet \u2019Em Know\u201d); Dr. Bobby Jones best gospel\/inspirational award(\u201cHeadphones,\u201d collab with Lecrae and Killer Mike)<\/p>\n

\tThe War and Treaty<\/p>\n

\tkwn (BET Amplified stage)<\/p>\n

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