The BET Awards 2026 are in full swing, taking place on Sunday evening at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Among early winners at the ceremony include Kehlani and Leon Thomas, who took home best female and male R&B/pop artist, respectively. Janet Jackson was on hand to present Teyana Taylor with the Icon of the Year Award, recognizing her achievements as a director, actor, choreographer and singer. Jackson also announced that Taylor had won the awards for video director of the year, the Fashion Vanguard award and best actress.
Performances thus far have come from T.I., who opened the show with âTop Backâ and âLet âEm Know,â followed by Kehlani with âFoldedâ (featuring an assist from Jamie Foxx), Don Toliver with âE85â and âBody,â and Raye with an impassioned rendition of her song âNightingale Lane.â
Check out the full list of nominees and winners below, being updated in real time:
âErrtime Remixâ â Cardi B feat. Jeezy & Latto
âGo Girlâ â Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
âGood Flirtsâ â Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar & Momo Boyd
âIs It a Crimeâ â Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis
âIt Depends (The Remix)â â Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller & Usher
âTake Me Thru Dereâ â Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz
âABLE (REMIX)â â Darrel Walls, PJ Morton & Kim Burrell
âAlready Good (Tasha Slide)â â Tasha Cobbs Leonard
âAlready Good (Tasha Slide)â â Tasha Cobbs Leonard
âBe Greatâ â Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty
âGo Girlâ â Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
âChains & Whipsâ â Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar
âIt Dependsâ â Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller
âTake Me Thru Dereâ â Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz