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 Speed Darlington speaks with regret as he reflects on his life. He shared that he is disappointed in himself for still being single at his age and not having any children.

The singer said “Up till now, I’m not married and I don’t have any children. All I have to show is an American passport. I want more than American papers—I want a family and respect.”

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.”