BET Awards 2026: Kehlani, Leon Thomas, and Teyana Taylor Among Early Winners
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Steven J. Horowitz
Summary
The BET Awards 2026 kicked off at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles with early winners including Kehlani (Best Female R&B/Pop Artist), Leon Thomas (Best Male R&B/Pop Artist), and Teyana Taylor, who received multiple honors including the Icon of the Year Award presented by Janet Jackson. Taylor also won Video Director of the Year, the Fashion Vanguard Award, and Best Actress. Performances included a set from T.I.
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VarietyBET Awards 2026: Kehlani, Leon Thomas, and Teyana Taylor Among Early Winnersvariety.comKey quotes
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Among early winners at the ceremony include Kehlani and Leon Thomas, who took home best female and male R&B/pop artist, respectively.
Jackson also announced that Taylor had won the awards for video director of the year, the Fashion Vanguard award and best actress.
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