BET has announced the first wave of performers and special guests set to take the stage at the BET Awards 2026, airing live Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The lineup of performers includes multi-diamond-selling global superstar Cardi B; award-winning artist and actor Common; rap visionary Doechii; genre-defying hitmaker Don Toliver; French Montana and Max B reunite for a long-awaited performance; multi-award-winning icon Jill Scott; global R&B superstar Kehlani; the legendary Queen Latifah; hip hop mogul Rick Ross; global sensation Tems; hip hop icon T.I.; award-winning, husband-wife duo The War And Treaty; and rising R&B star kwn on the BET Amplified stage. Hip hop pioneer MC Lyte will once again return as announcer.
"BET Awards has always been a celebration of the artists, visionaries, and cultural moments that shape our community and move culture forward," said Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, BET.
BET will unveil additional performers, presenters, special guests, and surprise moments leading up to the live broadcast, hosted by Druski.
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