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Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, Mariah the Scientist Top 2026 BET Awards Nominations

Cardi B received six nominations, while Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist each earned five. Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean, and Latto each secured four nominations.

Variety Music·May 19, 2026·via Variety Music

Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, Mariah the Scientist Top 2026 BET Awards Nominations

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May 19, 2026 7:00am PT

Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, Mariah the Scientist Lead 2026 BET Awards Nominations

By Jem Aswad

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Jem Aswad

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The 2026 BET Awards nominations have landed: Cardi B leads the nominations with six, Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist tie for second five nominations, and Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean and Latto earning four nominations each.

A$AP Rocky, Bruno Mars, Bryson Tiller, Chris Brown, Jill Scott, Kehlani, Metro Boomin, SZA, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, T.I. and YK Niece receive three nominations each. The full list of nominations appears below.