AceShowbiz - Cardi B is set to perform at the 2026 BET Awards while topping the nominee list with six nods, Thatgrapejuice reports. The ceremony will air live on BET at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Creators also detailed that the event will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will honor several icons, including Ms. Lauryn Hill, who will receive the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award. Teyana Taylor is slated to be recognized with the Icon of the Year Award, and Sylvia Rhone will be presented with the Ultimate Icon Award, per Revolt. The lineup of performers features not only Cardi B but also Doechii, Tems, Kehlani, Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, Don Toliver, T.I., French Montana, Max B, and kwn, among others. MC Lyte is confirmed to return as the announcer, while comedian Druski will make history as the youngest host of the show, surpassing Kevin Hart.

Cardi B is widely known as a rapper who first gained attention with her 2016 single "Cheap Ass Weave." She has appeared in notable projects such as Hustlers (2019) and F9 (2021), and was featured on the reality series "Love & Hip Hop." Over her career, she has earned multiple award nominations, including a 2022 Grammy nod for Best Rap Performance and several Billboard and iHeartRadio Music Award nominations for hits like "WAP" and "Up."

The prominence of Cardi B at the 2026 BET Awards underscores the ceremony’s role as a celebration of Black excellence across music and culture. BET executive Connie Orlando described the event as a tribute to artists and visionaries who shape community and culture, reinforcing the significance of this annual showcase in highlighting both established legends and emerging talent.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Thatgrapejuice.