Rapper Cardi B delivered one of the standout performances of the 2026 BET Awards, arriving on stage atop a sport bike wrapped in lights before performing a high-energy medley from her second studio album, 'Am I the Drama?', during the ceremony held on Sunday.
Performance Highlights
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the performance featured songs from the album released last year, including 'Errtime,' 'Hello,' 'Check Please,' and 'Pretty & Petty.' The 'WAP' artist kept the audience on its feet as she moved across the stage with a troupe of backup dancers.
Sporting fiery red hair and a colorful bodysuit, Cardi B added theatrical elements to the performance by climbing onto a stripper pole before returning to the illuminated sports bike as the set continued.
Other Performers and Nominees
The 2026 BET Awards also featured performances by Raye, Doechii, Common, Don Toliver, Jill Scott, Kehlani, French Montana, Max B, Tems, The War and Treaty, Durand Bernarr, Erica Campbell, Rick Ross, George Clinton, Nas, and Rapsody, among others.
Heading into the ceremony, Cardi B led the nominations with six nods, including the Fashion Vanguard Award, Best Collaboration, Video Director of the Year, Album of the Year, Viewers' Choice, and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist. She went on to win the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist award, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist followed with five nominations each, while Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean, and Latto were also among the top nominees.
Event Details
Hosted by Druski, the 2026 BET Awards aired live on Sunday, June 28, from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
