Cardi B’s Full 2026 BET Awards Nomination List
Cardi B’s six nominations span every corner of hip-hop culture — from the music itself to the visuals, the fashion, and the moments that defined the year. Here is the complete list:
- Album of the Year ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ Major Category
- Best Female Hip Hop Artist Cardi B Major Category
- Viewers’ Choice Award ‘Outside’
- Best Collaboration ‘Errtime Remix’ ft. Jeezy & Latto
- Video Director of the Year Cardi B & Patientce Foster
- Fashion Vanguard Award Cardi B Special Recognition
Six nominations across music, video direction, collaboration, and fashion is a statement that Cardi B’s 2025–2026 run was not just commercially successful — it was culturally definitive. You can follow all the hip-hop award season coverage at Di-VerZe’s Music section.
Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist Right Behind
Following Cardi B closely, Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist each secured 5 nominations for 2026. Kendrick’s presence at the BET Awards continues a dominant multi-year run for the Compton MC, while Mariah the Scientist’s 5 nominations signal that R&B’s more introspective, lyrically dense lane is getting its due recognition.
From Atlanta’s lens, the ‘Errtime Remix’ collaboration featuring Latto — who grew up in College Park, Georgia — represents a direct connection between ATL and Cardi’s nominated work. Atlanta hip-hop remains the backbone of the genre, even when the spotlight lands on artists from other cities. Watch Di-VerZe TV interviews with Atlanta’s independent artists for the local perspective.
“Cardi B cementing her legacy at the top of hip-hop culture while the BET Awards continue to be the premier celebration of Black excellence in music and entertainment.”
Di-VerZe E.N.T Editorial — May 21, 2026The Hip-Hop Landscape Heading Into BET Awards 2026
Beyond the nominations themselves, the wider hip-hop conversation is buzzing. Drake’s ICEMAN album dropped recently and set a single-day streaming record for 2026, with surprise companion releases ‘Maid of Honour’ and ‘Habibti’ arriving the same day. Future publicly showed love to Drake as the ICEMAN release helped “squash beef.” Meanwhile, DJ Quik stirred discourse by releasing an edited version of the ICEMAN cover art.
The cultural moment is clear: Black excellence in music is having a historic year, and the 2026 BET Awards — airing live June 28 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles — will be one of the most-watched ceremonies in recent memory. Stream the lead-up and post-show reaction on Di-VerZe HitZ Radio, Atlanta’s home for hip-hop culture.
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