BET Awards this year had an outstanding roster.
Performances 9/10.
The Music 10/10
Awards 10/10
Tributes:
Lauryn Hill’s moment? No notes. 11/10
We needed more for Angie Stone and I said this last year. She gotta snippet. D got the whole entree. They’re both equally impactful & important.
Next year, KeKe Palmer as host if we’re not bringing Monique back.
Also, I know EVERYBODY is on tour, but Leon Thomas, Luke James, and Ro James were all present tonight. They should have been involved in D’Angelo’s tribute. Bilal should always be called. Eric Benet as well.
And I’m glad they promoted this show and moved it back to Sunday nights.
Oh, and let’s keep the 106 & Park portion from last year in the shows going forward. Free & AJ should ALWAYS be @ the show in some capacity. Terrence & Rocsi too.
Shout out to Adam Blackstone!
#BETAwards #BlackMusicMonth
.@Billboard’s highest-ranked non-tribute solo performances at the 2026 #BETAwards:
1. @raye — “Nightingale Lane.”
2. Kehlani — “Folded”
3. Cardi B — Am I the Drama? Medley
4. Tems — “What You Need”
.@Billboard’s highest-ranked non-tribute solo performances at the 2026 #BETAwards:
1. @raye — “Nightingale Lane.”
2. Kehlani — “Folded”
3. Cardi B — Am I the Drama? Medley
4. Tems — “What You Need”