BET Awards 2026: Five Of The Best Moments The Internet Can’t Stop Speaking About
by Becca Monaghan · BuzzFeedThe BET Awards may be over for another year, but the conversation is only just getting started, with fans already calling it "the best BET Awards" yet.
Held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday (28 June), the big night featured standout performances from Cardi B, Doechii, Kehlani and Jamie Foxx, alongside surprise appearances, emotional moments and plenty of laughs courtesy of host Druski.
Whether you watched live or are catching up through your timeline, here are five of the biggest viral moments everyone is talking about from the 2026 BET Awards.
Teyana Taylor wins big
Teyana Taylor had a night to remember, taking home four awards, including the Fashion Vanguard Award, Best Actress, and Video Director of the Year for her short film Escape Room, as well as the coveted Icon of the Year honour presented by Janet Jackson.
Her emotional acceptance speech soon took over feeds far and wide, with Taylor telling Jackson, “there would be no me without you”.
“I’ve worked my ass off for 20 years for this. So I’m not accepting what I’ve earned with arrogance; I’m accepting what I’ve earned with gratitude,” she said.
The only reasonable reaction to being given an award by your idol! 😭
Teyana Taylor accepts the Icon of the Year Award at the #BETAwards. pic.twitter.com/p4SAWPLLYZ
— BET (@BET) June 29, 2026
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Druski recreates viral mega church skit
Druski kicked things off with a nod to one of his most talked-about viral sketches, which racked up 59 million views on TikTok and wasn't short of criticism at the time.
The comedian made a dramatic entrance onto the BET stage via harness, reviving the infamous megachurch skit.
Yoooo druski entrance at the bet awards got me crying 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/DOAC3mJaha
— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) June 29, 2026
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Janet Jackson pays tribute to 2Pac
Janet Jackson brought a nostalgic edge to her BET Awards look, using her outfit to honour rap icon 2Pac.
The music legend sported a graphic T-shirt layered over a striped white button-up shirt, paired with grey pinstripe trousers, and a fedora topped with a delicate veil.
While fans were sent into a frenzy over Jackson’s rare red carpet appearance, it was later revealed she had a key role in the night, presenting Teyana Taylor with the Icon of the Year award.
Lauryn Hill honoured with Living Legend Icon Award
Lauryn Hill was presented with the Living Legend Icon Award, with a powerhouse all-star performance featuring Doechii, Nas, Doja Cat, SZA, Common, Queen Latifah, and more.
Full Lauryn Hill tribute at the #BETAwards featuring The War and Treaty, SZA, Doechii, Lizzo, Queen Latifah, Common, Yg Marley, & more pic.twitter.com/gkYnErjr17
— 🗝️ (@DiaryOfKeysus) June 29, 2026
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Cardi B got ‘Pretty and Petty’
With six nominations heading into the night, Cardi B walked away with the Best Female Hip Hop Artist.
But it was what happened mid-performance that really set the internet off. During ‘Pretty & Petty’, Cardi celebrated by bringing her previous six trophies on stage.
The rapper later took to Instagram Live, urging fans to “please don’t pick on that girl", as the track is aimed at fellow rapper BIA.
Cardi B asking BIA “do she even got a BET award” and bringing out her 6 BET awards she won ate tf down😭#BetAwards pic.twitter.com/ZSeh2AdiQa
— ໊ (@BardisMedia) June 29, 2026
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