Tems, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake Nominated for BET Awards

Tems, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake have received nominations for the 2026 BET Awards, which will take place on June 28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Comedian Druski has been confirmed as the host for the ceremony, marking a significant moment as the youngest person to take on this role in the event's history.

Tems has earned a nomination for Best Female R&B Pop Artist alongside notable artists such as SZA and Ella Mai. Wizkid and Asake are competing in the Viewer’s Choice category, while Burna Boy has received a nomination for Best Collaboration for his feature on Gunna's track "WGF." Cardi B leads the nominations with a nod for Album of the Year and Best Female Hip Hop Artist.

Other notable entries include Tyler, J. Cole, and Bruno Mars, who is nominated for Best Male R&B Pop Artist.

The nominations showcase the ongoing dominance of hip hop and the evolving music landscape.