The announcement of the 2026 BET Awards nominations on Tuesday provided Philadelphia with ample reasons to celebrate. From a soul queen in the midst of a remarkable musical renaissance to

Druski wakes John Legend with a gospel choir and visits Cardi B with a mariachi band. The 2026 BET Awards host is already breaking records.

Cardi B leads the 2026 BET Awards nominees, while Kendrick Lamar, Mariah the Scientist, and Doechii score major nods.

The BET Awards are back to celebrate the best in music, film, and sports with two brand new categories. The honors will offer one final showdown between two of last year's biggest films, Sinners and One Battle After Another.

Forget a simple text or email, Druski, the comedian set to host the 2026 BET Awards, personally showed up at celebrity homes with mariachi bands, gospel choirs, and pyrotechnics to hand-deliver invitations.