BET 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 first wave 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, lending her signature voice to Culture’s Biggest Night.

“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. “This year’s show brings together an extraordinary mix of legends, superstars, and emerging talent whose influence continues to resonate across generations. From powerful performances to historic tributes, we’re creating the kind of unforgettable moments that define the BET Awards. And we’re only getting started.”