FULL LIST: Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, Kendrick Lamar shine at 2026 BET awards

Teyana Taylor and hip-hop duo Clipse dominated the 2026 BET Awards, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Both acts walked away with three awards each, marking a significant night for their careers.

Taylor's wins included Best Actress, Video Director of the Year, and the new Fashion Vanguard Award. She also received the prestigious Icon of the Year award, one of three honorary recognitions presented. Clipse secured top honors in music categories, winning Album of the Year for "Let God Sort ‘Em Out," Best Group, and Best Collaboration for their hit "Chains & Whips" featuring Kendrick Lamar.

Kendrick Lamar continued his impressive streak at the BET Awards, clinching his ninth Best Male Hip Hop Artist award, further solidifying his status as the most decorated artist in that category. Kehlani earned her first Best Female R&B/Pop Artist award, ending SZA's three-year winning streak, and also took home Video of the Year for "Folded."

Other notable wins included Olivia Dean, who replicated her Grammy success by winning Best New Artist. Cardi B secured her third Best Female Hip Hop Artist award. In film, Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" won Best Movie, and Michael B. Jordan received Best Actor. The ceremony also celebrated music legends Ms. Lauryn Hill with the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award and Sylvia Rhone with the Ultimate Icon Award. Sixteen-year-old journalist Jazlyn Guerra, known as Jazzy’s World TV, was honored with the YoungStars Award.