Mindy Noël Nash
2026 BET Awards
Mindy Noël Nash: May 22, 2026
The 2026 BET Awards nominations are out, and twelve MAX artist partners are represented across hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and film categories.
The 2026 BET Awards nominations are out, and twelve MAX artist partners are represented across hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and film categories.
The BET Awards is the premier stage for recognizing Black excellence in music, film, and culture.
Twelve MAX artist partners earned a combined 24 nods across categories, from Album of the Year and Best Collaboration to the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award, BET Her, and Best Actress.
Huge congratulations to all of the nominees - check them out below!
Clipse
MAX/SET Partnership Details:
SET user since 2025
2026 Nominations:
- Album of the Year - Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse
- Best Group
- Best Collaboration - “Chains & Whips” — Clipse & Kendrick Lamar
- Viewers’ Choice - “Chains & Whips” — Clipse & Kendrick Lamar
Doja Cat
MAX/SET Partnership Details:
SET user since 2024
2026 Nominations:
- Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Best Collaboration - “Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
- BET Her - “Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
- BET Her - “Gorgeous” — Doja Cat
John Legend
MAX/SET Partnership Details:
SET user since 2023
2026 Nominations:
- Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award - “Church” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard & John Legend
Kirk Franklin
MAX/SET Partnership Details:
AARP
2026 Nominations:
- Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award - “Able” — Kirk Franklin
- Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award - “Do It Again” — Kirk Franklin
Latto
MAX/SET Partnership Details:
Valentino Beauty
SET user since 2024
2026 Nominations:
- Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Best Collaboration - “Errtime Remix” — Cardi B feat. Jeezy & Latto
- Best Collaboration - “Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
- BET Her - “Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
Lecrae
MAX/SET Partnership Details:
U.S. Marine Corps x2
SET user since 2023
2026 Nominations:
- Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award - “Headphones” — Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.
Leon Thomas
MAX/SET Partnership Details:
SET user since 2024
2026 Nominations:
- Album of the Year - MUTT Deluxe: HEEL — Leon Thomas
- Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Megan Thee Stallion
MAX/SET Partnership Details:
SET user since 2024
2026 Nominations:
- Best Female Hip Hop Artist
October London
MAX/SET Partnership Details:
SET user since 2024
2026 Nominations:
- Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
PJ Morton
MAX/SET Partnership Details:
Ford
2026 Nominations:
- Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award - “ABLE (REMIX)” — Darrel Walls, PJ Morton & Kim Burrell
Trombone Shorty
MAX/SET Partnership Details:
AARP
2026 Nominations:
- BET Her - “Be Great” — Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty
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