The culture\u2019s biggest night returned for another incredible year. On Sunday (June 28), the 2026 BET Awards aired live from Los Angeles\u2019 Peacock Theater, with some of our favorites across entertainment stepping out in their best red carpet looks.<\/p>\n
Trending<\/strong><\/p>\n Ever since Druski was announced as host<\/a> \u2014 and Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, and Mariah the Scientist were revealed among the most-nominated artists \u2014 we\u2019ve been curious to see how the night would unfold. Namely, who would walk away with the most trophies? Before we get into the night’s winners, though, it\u2019s only right that we take a closer look at what everyone wore.<\/p>\n Without further ado, see the best glamorous gowns, tailored suits, and statement-making looks from the 2026 BET Awards as stars arrive on the red carpet. Once you\u2019re done, let us know your favorites!<\/p>\n Making history as the youngest BET Awards host ever \u2014 edging out Kevin Hart by just a little bit \u2014 Druski did not come to play. He walked the red carpet in a burgundy, sparkling Louis Vuitton suit and black Oxfords. Before the ceremony even began, pre-show hosts Bow Wow and Rocsi Diaz presented him with The Pulse Award.<\/p>\n The \u201cO\u201d in Olandria\u2019s name stands for one of one. The Bama Barbie popped out in a yellow halter dress with a deep plunge neckline and thigh-high slit. Once again, the Reismans aced the assignment.<\/p>\n The cast of Michael<\/a> was in the building for the 2026 BET Awards. Jaafar Jackson, who plays his uncle and the King of Pop in the movie, brought along none other than Nia Long, and we\u2019re so jealous! The Love Jones actress wore a brown satin dress with a Chanel necklace and a cow-print bag.<\/p>\n Big Mama, not the little one! After releasing her fourth studio album and giving birth just a few months earlier, Latto came dressed to impress. For the BET Awards, she wore a sheer black dress with a feather stole around her neck. She\u2019s literally body goals.<\/p>\n Jamie Foxx is no stranger to the BET Awards, having landed on our list of the greatest celebrities to ever host the ceremony. For 2026\u2019s show, he arrived on the red carpet in all black with his youngest daughter, Anelise. If they aren\u2019t the coolest father-daughter duo of the night, then we don\u2019t know who is!<\/p>\n For her first look of the night, Teyana Taylor wore a St\u00e9phane Rolland gown with a fitted bodice and plenty of volume around the hips. The piece also featured a beaded design at the bust, which she complemented with a matching hat. Taylor has worn burgundy plenty of times<\/a> in the past, and considering it\u2019s never let her down, we completely get why.<\/p>\n In lieu of the black and white suits many of the fellas wore on the red carpet, T.I. opted for grey plaid, which we can definitely appreciate. There\u2019s not much more to it, so enjoy the photo above.<\/p>\n Coming off their Verzuz with Pretty Ricky \u2014 which some are still debating, depending on which side you\u2019re on \u2014 B2K\u2019s Lil\u2019 Fizz, Omarion, Raz-B, and J-Boog suited up in black and white for the award show.<\/p>\n Our girl Loren LoRosa never disappoints on the red carpet. As the event\u2019s pre-show host, “The Breakfast Club” personality wore a black leather top attached to a flowing ruffle skirt with a thigh-high slit. We love how she accessorized with sparkling heels and a leather bag!<\/p>\n Whoever said the best things in life come in pairs was so correct. “Love Island USA” Season 6 winners Kordell Beckham and Serena Page<\/a> looked amazing on the carpet together. He opted for a black tux over a leather shirt, while Page gave us a sparkling black number with a mesh train.<\/p>\n Prior to treating us to a live rendition of \u201cFolded,\u201d Kehlani hit the red carpet as the lady in red. She wore a form-fitting number courtesy of CHATS by C.DAM, paired with minimal jewelry.<\/p>\n The-Dream stepped out in a black pinstripe suit sans a white shirt underneath, and we\u2019re so here for it. He kept the look fairly straightforward, then zhuzhed it up with a stack of gold necklaces, a leather cap, and a cane.<\/p>\n Trevor Jackson<\/a> came through with a heavy dose of color in his baby blue suit and metallic silver cowboy boots. It looks like he went with a fishnet top underneath, only proving he isn\u2019t afraid to experiment when it comes to fashion and, well, music too.<\/p>\n Okay, JaNa Craig, we see you! The “Love Island USA\u201d alum wore a strapless cream dress with a plunging neckline. She finished the look with nude nails and gold jewelry (a very good call, in our opinion!). JaNa is a fashionista through and through.<\/p>\n We\u2019d be remiss not to mention the “Let’s Rap About It” podcast crew \u2014 Maino, Dave East, Jim Jones, and Fabolous \u2014 who unsurprisingly went with black and white tuxedos. We\u2019re giving Capo bonus points for bringing a little leather and denim into his look.<\/p>\n Flo Milli\u2019s face card literally never declines, and the 2026 BET Awards was no exception! She gave us a little rock edge in her mullet and black mini dress, which was finished with floor-grazing tulle accents.<\/p>\n Leon Thomas played it safe with a chocolate brown suit, save for the brooch. Sometimes, sticking with the basics works best, and that was definitely the case for the \u201cMUTT\u201d hitmaker\u2019s look.<\/p>\n Queen Latifah, who is one of seven members on BET\u2019s newly created Board of Advisors<\/a>, brought lots and lots of volume to the red carpet. She was also among the many celebrities who went the monochrome route for the award ceremony.<\/p>\n Blue might just be Muni Long\u2019s color. For the 2026 BET Awards, she arrived in a sequin gown with gorgeous earrings to match. It was especially wonderful to see her back out, considering that just days earlier, she revealed to \u201cGood Morning America\u201d host Robin Roberts that she underwent a life-saving double lung transplant<\/a>.<\/p>\n Brown looks incredible on Tems, period. Nominated for Best Female R&B\/Pop Artist and BET Her for \u201cFirst,\u201d she popped out in a brown dress with feathers wrapped around the skirt.<\/p>\n Dess Dior looked angelic stepping onto the 2026 BET Awards red carpet. She wore a white hooded mini dress with a draped satin finish, layered over a silver crystal bodice that looked almost like tangled branches across her chest. We were left in awe, to say the very least!<\/p>\n We\u2019re so here for Doechii\u2019s brown crochet dress from DSQUARED2. The \u201cAnxiety\u201d hitmaker was up for four awards, including Best Female Hip Hop Artist, the Fashion Vanguard Award, and a BET Her Award for \u201cgirl, get up.\u201d with SZA.<\/p>\n1. Druski<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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2. Olandria Carthen<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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3. Jaafar Jackson and Nia Long<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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4. Latto<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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5. Jamie Foxx and Anelise Foxx<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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6. Teyana Taylor<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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7. T.I.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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8.<\/strong> B2K<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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9. Loren LoRosa<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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10. Kordell Beckham and Serena Page<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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11. Kehlani<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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12. The-Dream<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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13. Trevor Jackson<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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14. JaNa Craig<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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15. Dave East, Jim Jones, Maino, and Fabolous<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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16. Flo Milli<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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17. Leon Thomas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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18. Queen Latifah<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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19. Muni Long<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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20. Tems<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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21. Dess Dior<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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22. Doechii<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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23. Keke Palmer<\/strong><\/h2>\n