The BET Awards 2026 nominations are finally here, and the internet is already debating who deserved more recognition.

Cardi B quickly became one of the biggest trending topics after fans noticed her strong nomination count. Meanwhile, supporters of other artists immediately started calling out “snubs” online.

Every year the BET Awards spark heated conversations across social media, and 2026 is no different. From fan wars to prediction videos, engagement is already going crazy online.

Award season always brings drama, but fans seem especially passionate this year.

Here are some of the biggest nominees for the BET Awards 2026 that everybody is talking about right now 👀🏆

Top Artists Leading The Nominations

• Cardi B — 6 nominations
• Kendrick Lamar — 5 nominations
• Mariah the Scientist — 5 nominations
• Doechii — 4 nominations
• Latto — 4 nominations
• Teyana Taylor — 4 nominations
• Doja Cat — 4 nominations

Album of the Year Nominees

• Cardi B — AM I THE DRAMA?
• Tyler, The Creator — DON’T TAP THE GLASS
• Wale — everything is a lot.
• Mariah the Scientist — HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY
• Clipse — Let God Sort Em Out
• Leon Thomas — MUTT Deluxe: HEEL
• J. Cole — The Fall-Off
• Bruno Mars — The Romantic   

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

• Cardi B
• Coi Leray
• Doechii
• Latto
• Nicki Minaj
• Megan Thee Stallion   

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

• A$AP Rocky
• Baby Keem
• BigXthaPlug
• DaBaby
• Don Toliver
• Drake
• J. Cole
• Kendrick Lamar
• T.I.   

Viewers’ Choice Nominees

• Cardi B — “Outside”
• Mariah the Scientist — “Burning Blue”
• Tyla — “Chanel”
• Kehlani — “Folded”
• Chris Brown ft. Bryson Tiller — “It Depends”
• Clipse ft. Kendrick Lamar — “Chains & Whips”   

Do you think the nominations were fair?

The BET Awards air live June 28, 2026.