The BET Awards ceremony returned once again and was held on June 28, 2026.

This year’s ceremony was hosted by Druski and celebrated some of the biggest names in music, film, and entertainment.

Some of the night’s winners include:

• Kendrick Lamar – Best Male Hip Hop Artist (9th win)
• Kehlani – Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
• Kehlani – Video of the Year (“Folded”)
• Olivia Dean – Best New Artist
• Cardi B – Best Female Hip Hop Artist
• Leon Thomas – Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
• Michael B. Jordan – Best Lead Actor (Sinners)
• Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor – Video Director of the Year
  

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Nigerian singer Tems reacts to comments linking her with Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.

During a recent interview, the singer spoke about the African music movement.

“It’s amazing, you know, coming from Nigeria. I’m just really happy where African music is going right now. Everybody’s popping off and everybody’s shining. So I’m just happy to be a part of that.”

She was then asked if she knew the goalkeeper, to which she replied “Do I know him personally? “I think I do. No, no, no, no, no. I don’t.”

The host then teased her, saying “We should shoot our shot.”

Nigerian singer Odumodublvck has claimed that his colleague, Blaqbonez, is a sexual abuser.

It can be noted that an accuser identified as Jane Doe had already made allegations against the singer, claiming that Blaqbonez harassed her and also bullied her.

Following the allegations, Odumodublvck stated that Blaqbonez is a sexual abuser and claimed that the music industry is covering it up.

“Blaqbonez is a sexual abuser and the entire music industry is covering it up. The same people come out and bash Tinubu all in the name of injustice. See injustice in your face here, but because you all dine and wine together, you have decided to shut up. Hypocrites. Sexual abusing hypocrites.”