With just days remaining until the 2026 BET Awards, BET has announced a second wave of performers and presenters for the upcoming event. Held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the show will welcome performances from Alexia Jayy, Ari Lennox, Baby Keem, BJ the Chicago Kid, Durand Bernarr, Erica Campbell, George Clinton, Le’Andria Johnson, Nas, Rapsody, and RAYE. BET Amplified artist Kenny Iko has also been added to the lineup.

BET also revealed a new slate of presenters, including Carl Anthony Payne II, Chlöe Bailey, Chris “Comedian CP” Powell, Deon Cole, DeRay Davis, Diarra Kilpatrick, Gail Bean, Isaiah John, Jaafar Jackson, Jacob Latimore, Keke Palmer, Kelly Rowland, Latto, Luke James, and Nia Long.

Hosted by Druski, the annual event will also honor several influential figures in entertainment and music. Teyana Taylor will receive the Icon of the Year Award, sponsored by Hyundai; while music executive Sylvia Rhone will be recognized with the Ultimate Icon Award, sponsored by Unstopables; and Ms. Lauryn Hill is set to receive the Living Legend Icon Award, sponsored by Sprite.

The newly announced names join a previously revealed lineup featuring Cardi B, Doechii, Don Toliver, Kehlani, Tems, Rick Ross, T.I., Common, Queen Latifah, French Montana, Max B, kwn, and The War and Treaty.

The BET Awards 2026 airs live Sunday, June 28, at 8 pm ET on BET.

Author: Okla Jones

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