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BET Awards 2026: Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, And Kehlani Among Night’s Biggest Winners.
The 2026 BET Awards, held this past Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and hosted by comedian Druski, saw Teyana Taylor and the hip-hop duo Clipse emerge as the night’s top honorees, each securing three wins.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Key Highlights and Notable Wins
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Teyana Taylor had a standout evening, winning Best Actress, Video Director of the Year, and the new Fashion Vanguard Award. Additionally, she was presented with the prestigious Icon of the Year honor, further cementing her status as a powerhouse across music, fashion, and film.
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Clipse enjoyed a major night, taking home Album of the Year for Let God Sort ‘Em Out, Best Group, and Best Collaboration for their track “Chains & Whips” alongside Kendrick Lamar.
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Kendrick Lamar extended his legendary status by winning Best Male Hip Hop Artist for the ninth time, maintaining his position as the most decorated artist in that category.
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Kehlani achieved her first Best Female R&B/Pop Artist win, breaking SZA’s three-year winning streak, and also secured Video of the Year for “Folded”.
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Olivia Dean added to her impressive year by winning Best New Artist, joining an exclusive group of only five artists to win this category at both the Grammy and BET Awards.
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Cardi B reclaimed the Best Female Hip Hop Artist title, her first win in the category since 2019, while Leon Thomas earned his first Best Male R&B/Pop Artist award, surpassing industry veterans like Usher and Chris Brown.
Film, Television, and Special Honors
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Ryan Coogler’s Sinners was named Best Movie, with Michael B. Jordan picking up his fourth Best Actor win for his role in the film.
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The ceremony featured significant honorary awards: music legend Ms. Lauryn Hill received the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award, and veteran executive Sylvia Rhone was honored with the Ultimate Icon Award.
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Sixteen-year-old entertainment journalist Jazlyn Guerra (Jazzy’s World TV) was recognized with the YoungStars Award.
Nollywood actress Moyo Lawal has opened up about her romantic life, disclosing that she has never experienced a situation where the affection she gives to a partner is not reciprocated.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the actress made the revelation during an interview with GoldMyneTV.
During the conversation, Lawal admitted that she might not be the best person to offer relationship advice because of her intense approach to love and romantic relationships.
According to the actress, whenever she develops feelings for someone, she commits wholeheartedly and gives the relationship her full affection.
She also suggested that married people might be better suited to offering relationship advice because of their experiences and understanding of marriage.
Lawal said:
“I feel like I can’t give relationship advice because I love deep. I love too much. I love with all my heart.
“I don’t think I’ve ever had that. The love always comes back really strong. It’s just that human beings will be who they are.”
In a related development, the actress disclosed in a 2022 interview why she had yet to get married.
She explained that financial stability and the ability to provide for a family were among the factors influencing her decision to remain unmarried.
Lawal also noted that her acting career did not provide a consistent income that would enable her to comfortably plan for marriage and raise children.
Nigerian rapper Keshinro Ololade, popularly known as Lil Kesh, has cautioned women whose physical appearance could tempt him as he tries to maintain his decision to abstain from sexual activities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made this known in a video shared on his Instagram page, where he spoke about his commitment to celibacy and his efforts to remain focused.
In the video, Lil Kesh specifically addressed women who regularly visit the gym, drawing attention to their body shapes and physical features, which he admitted he finds tempting.
He appealed to such women to tone down their seductive appearances and movements around him, explaining that he was determined to maintain his celibate lifestyle.
The rapper also disclosed that he had abstained from sex for seven years.
He said, “Hello, if you know you are a gym girly and your back is looking like this, please, I’m gonna need you to tone it down. I have been celibate for 7 years; I am trying to focus; don’t konjibait me.”
In a related development, Nigerian content creator Adebayo Ridwan, popularly known as Isbae U, has opened up about the difficult period he experienced following the controversy surrounding him in 2022.
During an interview with Morayo Afolabi Brown, Isbae U revealed that the backlash was so severe that he began questioning whether his career had come to an end.
He explained that the situation became particularly difficult because people who had previously supported and praised his work began making negative comments about him.
The skit maker also disclosed that he sought advice from fellow content creator Mr Macaroni during the period.
According to him, he asked whether the controversy marked the end of his career, as he was uncertain about what the future held following the backlash.
Isbae U recalled that the experience taught him how quickly public perception can change when someone becomes embroiled in controversy.
Nigerian music producer Krizbeatz has recounted an experience from a visit to the residence of popular Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The producer shared the story while speaking about his Christian faith during an interview on the Zikoko podcast.
Krizbeatz described himself as someone who grew up in the church and has continued to maintain a connection with Christianity.
Recalling his encounter with Tiwa Savage during a music production session, he said he visited the singer’s home to work on her song titled Energy.
However, he was surprised by what he found the award-winning singer doing when he arrived at her residence.
According to him, Tiwa Savage was reading the Bible at the time.
He said, “I am the producer of Tiwa Savage’s song ‘Energy.’ The day I visited her house to produce the song, I saw her reading the Bible.”
Meanwhile, Tiwa Savage recently responded to a social media user who questioned her decision to describe herself as an African Baddie.
The controversy started after the man criticised the singer for using the description despite being in her 40s.
He wrote, “African baddie at 40… this one no serious.”
Reacting, the singer disclosed that she is 46 years old and expressed confidence in her appearance, financial status and music career.
She also dismissed the criticism while promoting her forthcoming song, African Baddie.
Tiwa wrote, “46, fine, paid, unbothered and dropping my super hottttt record ‘African Baddie’ on Friday. What exactly is the problem, boy?😂 #AfricanBaddie.”
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