Tanzania, May 20 -- The nominations for the 2026 BET Awards have officially been announced, with Cardi B emerging as the top nominee with six nods ahead of this year's ceremony scheduled for June 28 in Los Angeles.

Trailing closely behind are Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist, who each secured five nominations, while artistes including Doechii, Doja Cat, Latto and Teyana Taylor earned four nominations each.

Cardi B's nominations include Album of the Year for Am I The Drama?, Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Viewer's Choice Award, Best Collaboration, Video Director of the Year alongside Patientce Foster, and the newly introduced Fashion Vanguard Award.

This year's edition also introduces two new categories, the Fashion Vanguard Award a...