Cardi B performs during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Tanya Trotter performs during the living legend tribute for Lauryn Hill at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Lauryn Hill accepts the living legend icon award during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Host Druski appears during the opening of the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Teyana Taylor accepts the Icon of the Year award during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Anelise Bishop, left, and Jamie Foxx perform during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Cardi B accepts the award for best female hip hop artist during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raye performs during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
SZA , left, and Doechii accept the BET Her award for "girl, get up" during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
T.I. performs during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Janet Jackson arrives at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Leon Thomas, winner of the award for best male R&B/pop artist, poses in the press room during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Kwn performs during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Nas performs during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Keke Palmer, from left, Tierra Whack, and Queen Latifah arrive at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Lizzo arrives at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Miles Minnick arrives at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Don Toliver performs during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Kehlani performs during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Malcolm Barrett, left, and Cynthia Kaye McWilliams arrive at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Common, left, and Queen Latifah perform during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Sylvia Rhone accepts the ultimate icon award during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Pinkydoll, left, arrives at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
T.I. arrives at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Patrice "Sway" McKinney, left, and Porsha Williams arrive at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Durand Bernarr performs during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
George Clinton, from left, BJ the Chicago Kid, and Isaiah Sharkey performs during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Madisin Rian arrives at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Jimmy Jam arrives at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Lucky Daye arrives at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Jamie Foxx, left, and Anelise Bishop arrive at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Chlöe Bailey arrives at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Queen Latifah arrives at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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8:05 PM on Sunday, June 28
By JOHN LOCHER and RICHARD SHOTWELL
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards, which honor achievements in Black entertainment, sports and culture, aired Sunday with comedian Druski becoming the youngest host at age 31. The live show aired from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
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