Teyana Taylor, Clipse top 2026 BET Awards winners list (Full list)

Teyana Taylor and hip-hop duo Clipse emerged as the biggest winners at the 2026 BET Awards, taking home three awards each during the ceremony held at the Peacock Theater on Sunday.

The event, hosted by Druski and broadcast live on BET, also saw Kendrick Lamar and Kehlani win two awards each, according to Billboard.

Taylor capped off a successful year by claiming the Best Actress, Video Director of the Year and the newly introduced Fashion Vanguard Award. She was also presented with the prestigious Icon of the Year honour, one of three special recognition awards at the ceremony.

Clipse dominated the music categories, winning Album of the Year for Let God Sort ‘Em Out, Best Group and Best Collaboration for “Chains & Whips,” their hit collaboration with Kendrick Lamar.

Lamar added to his impressive BET Awards record by winning Best Male Hip Hop Artist for a ninth time, further extending his lead as the most decorated artiste in the category.

Kehlani claimed her first Best Female R&B/Pop Artist award, ending SZA’s three-year reign in the category, and also won Video of the Year for her hit song “Folded.”

British singer Olivia Dean, who earlier won Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards, replicated the feat at the BET Awards, becoming only the fifth artiste to win the category at both ceremonies.

Cardi B secured the Best Female Hip Hop Artist award, her third career win in the category and first since winning consecutive honours in 2018 and 2019.

Leon Thomas emerged as Best Male R&B/Pop Artist for the first time, beating former winners Chris Brown, Usher and Bruno Mars.

In the film categories, Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, won Best Movie, while Michael B. Jordan took home the Best Actor award for his performance in the film, his fourth win in the category.

Music legend Ms. Lauryn Hill received the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award, while veteran music executive Sylvia Rhone was honoured with the Ultimate Icon Award.

Sixteen-year-old journalist Jazlyn Guerra, popularly known as Jazzy’s World TV, won the YoungStars Award for her celebrity interviews and growing influence in entertainment journalism.

Full List of Winners at the 2026 BET Awards

Music Categories

Album of the Year – Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist – Kehlani

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist – Leon Thomas

Best Female Hip Hop Artist – Cardi B

Best Male Hip Hop Artist – Kendrick Lamar

Best Group – Clipse

Best Collaboration – “Chains & Whips” — Clipse & Kendrick Lamar

Best New Artist – Olivia Dean

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award – “Headphones” — Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.

BET Her Award – “girl, get up.” — Doechii feat. SZA

Viewers’ Choice Award – “Burning Blue” — Mariah the Scientist

Video of the Year – “Folded” — Kehlani

Video Director of the Year – Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor

General Categories

Fashion Vanguard Award – Teyana Taylor

The Pulse Award – Druski

Film and Television

Best Movie – Sinners

Best Actress – Teyana Taylor

Best Actor – Michael B. Jordan

YoungStars Award – Jazzy’s World TV

Sports Categories

Sportswoman of the Year – A’ja Wilson (Basketball)

Sportsman of the Year – Jalen Brunson (Basketball)

Artists With the Most Wins

Clipse – 3 awards

Teyana Taylor – 3 awards

Kehlani – 2 awards

Kendrick Lamar – 2 awards

Most Nominated Without a Win

Doja Cat – 4 nominations

Latto – 4 nominations

A$AP Rocky – 3 nominations

Bruno Mars – 3 nominations

Bryson Tiller – 3 nominations

Chris Brown – 3 nominations

Jill Scott – 3 nominations

Metro Boomin – 3 nominations

Tasha Cobbs Leonard – 3 nominations

Tems – 3 nominations

YK Niece – 3 nominations

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