Posted by The gold carpet at the 2026 BET Awards was a true showcase of entertainment royalty, featuring a star-studded lineup of hip-hop icons and rising talent. Attendees included heavy hitters like Baby Keem, Latto, and Doechii, alongside 2026 XXL Freshmen such as Miles Minnick and Trap Dickey.
On Sunday, June 28, comedian Druski hosted the annual awards ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrating Black excellence across music, film, and culture. The evening was marked by electrifying performances and poignant tributes, most notably honoring Ms. Lauryn Hill with the Living Legend Icon Award and Teyana Taylor with the Icon of the Year award.
Red Carpet Highlights and Fashion Statements
Before taking the stage for her tribute performance alongside SZA, Doechii turned heads in a vintage-inspired deep brown crocheted dress from Dsquared2’s Spring 2006 collection. Her night was further solidified by a win for the BET Her Award for “Girl, Get Up,” her collaboration with SZA.
Other artists leaned into historical and personal style narratives. Miles Minnick, a Best New Artist nominee, channeled the Harlem Renaissance with a dark striped longline suit paired with a black beret. Meanwhile, fellow 2026 XXL Freshman Trap Dickey opted for a relaxed aesthetic, sporting a leather jacket over a button-up shirt with a bowtie, finished with shades and black trousers.
Latto made a stunning return to the public eye just one month after giving birth, showcasing a sleek silhouette in a black sheer Lily Phellera corset gown. The family affair was also on display as T.I. arrived with his sons, King and Domani. While the elder Tip kept it sharp in a tailored gray suit, his sons brought their own flair, with Domani rocking a Canadian tuxedo and Timberland boots, and King opting for a casual zip-up ensemble with leather pants.
Rounding out the arrivals, Baby Keem kept his look classic, wearing a sharp suit accented with a yellow tie before his performance with singer Momo Boyd.