This year, the BET Awards are going to take place on Sunday, June 28, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. It is going to be a phenomenal celebration of black culture, and there are going to be some superstars in attendance.

Something that makes the BET Awards stand out is the performances. Some of the biggest artists in the hip-hop world pop out for the event, and that will certainly be the case this time around as well.

The performers were announced today, and artists like Cardi B, Don Toliver, Jill Scott, Kehlani, Common, and more will be taking the stage.

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BET Awards 2026

The Full List Of Performers:

• Cardi B
• Common
• Doechii
• Don Toliver
• Jill Scott
• Tems
• Kehlani
• KWN
• French Montana and Max B
• Queen Latifah
• Rick Ross
• T.I
• The War and Treaty

If one thing is for certain, it is that the BET Awards got the balance right when it comes to both legacy acts and contemporary artists. This is going to make for a diverse show that the fans are going to want to tap into.

There will be numerous reasons to watch this year. Just looking at this list, there really is a little something for everyone, and we’re excited.

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On Wednesday, the artist took to social media, where he revealed what he has been doing as of late. It is here that Lil Nas X revealed he has been in rehab and therapy. Furthermore, the artist was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder.

“First, where I’ve been: I’ve been in rehab for a few months, and since then I’ve been back at home, whether it’s in Atlanta with my family or Los Angeles with my friends … trying to ground myself down to earth and get out of my head,” Lil Nas X said, according to Billboard.

“I have a therapist now and a psychiatrist, which has been really helpful,” he continued. “When I got my bipolar disorder diagnosis, I feel like I had known for the past few years, but I didn’t want to admit to it, ’cause I didn’t want to have to take medication and … I don’t know, have people think different of me. I mean, I’m already Black and gay. Like, ‘Damn, God. Come on.’ Black, gay, bipolar — I’m living life on extreme hard mode.”

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Lil Nas X Speaks

On the subject of new music, Lil Nas X did acknowledge that something is on the way. However, the artist isn’t ready to completely delve into it just yet.

“I’m not getting completely to that just yet, but I’m excited to do that, and I’m excited to go on this journey with you guys, this next chapter. S–t. We’ve been through so much together,” he said. “Thank you, guys, for holding it down. I love you, and all I want to do is continue to try to make you proud.”

Either way, these admissions are incredibly brave, and you can’t help but wish Lil Nas X the best as he embarks on his mental health journey.

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In a new report from Puck News, it was revealed that Drake’s people are in talks to sell 50 percent of the OVO brand. This share of the company would be going to Authentic Brands Group, which is one of the biggest licensors on the planet.

Authentic Brands Group works with the likes of Champion, Sports Illustrated, and even Reebok. Furthermore, they have the rights to the likenesses of Shaq, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, and Muhammad Ali. Needless to say, this is a company that can take OVO to the next level when it comes to collaborations and other forms of licensing.

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Drake’s OVO Continues To Thrive

At this time, it is unknown how much the deal would cost ABG. One would have to assume that the OVO brand is worth hundreds of millions of dollars at this point. Meanwhile, it is also unclear what stage both sides are at in terms of the negotiations.

The deal could get done tomorrow, or it could fall through. At this time, both sides are just talking. Regardless, this is a huge deal for Drake when you consider that a deal like this could do wonders for both OVO and his personal wealth.

Ultimately, we are interested in seeing how all of this develops. OVO is already killing it when it comes to licenses and collaborations. However, these negotiations prove the company believes it could be doing more.

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Recently, Diplo hinted that Drake and Skillibeng have some heat in the stash together. This comes after Drake namedropped Diplo and Major Lazer in a recent commercial with Kevin Durant for NOCTA.

“Where should we send our shoe sizes and the final master of the song we have together?” Diplo posted on Instagram in a photo alongside Drake and Skillibeng. Frankly, the idea of Skillibeng and Drake on the same record produced by Diplo feels like the type of record that will have the summer in a chokehold. Whether we see its release in the coming weeks remains to be seen.

The collaboration shouldn’t be that surprising, considering that MAID OF HONOUR dives deeper into dance music. Drake and Gordo’s partnership was cemented on Honestly, Nevermind, and their chemistry on MOH is even better, especially since there’s a variety of influences. 

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Drake’s ICEMAN Sales

So far, Drake’s ICEMAN has had the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 locked down since it debuted on the charts four weeks ago. However, it seems like it could slip down to #2 next week with 104K units sold. Still an impressive number, but we could also imagine that it could reclaim its spot at another point in the summer. Check out Diplo’s post above and let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Are you excited for a Drake and Skillibeng collaboration?

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Unfortunately, instead of offering to help the former boxer, his people have been putting him in front of a camera. This has subsequently led to numerous viral clips in which Broner has made women feel uncomfortable. He will proposition these women, and when they say no, he continues to badger them. It’s textbook harassment, even if he isn’t in his right mind.

That said, Broner was on stream with Amber Rose and Ray J last night. Things eventually got out of control when Broner continued to proposition Rose. She continuously told Broner she wasn’t interested and that there were other women he could talk to.

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Adrien Broner’s Behavior Called Out Online

Eventually, Broner continued to force the issue, and that is when Ray J jumped into action. He held onto the back of the boxer, while Rose was just completely flabbergasted by what she was witnessing.

On X, many were appalled by the footage and noted that Broner needs to get his act together. This kind of behavior is troubling, and these women are being actively harmed in his presence.

Broner acted in a similar fashion during an interview with Cam’ron. This subsequently got him kicked off the show. That should have been a wake-up call, although the behavior has only continued to get worse.

Things need to change fast; otherwise, this might just get worse, and real people could be negatively impacted.

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Of course, the news ultimately led to plenty of reactions from the internet, including 50 Cent, who never misses an opportunity to egg on their beef. This time, Fif referenced Diddy’s parties, writing, “Diddy coming homes soon he short now, you know he gonna have the craziest party ever! LOL who going? You going!”

Fif’s feud with Diddy has been ongoing for years, but the Power executive has been going even harder since the Bad Boy founder was charged. Last year, he released Sean Combs: The Reckoning on Netflix, a docuseries that explored the dark side of Diddy’s empire. Fif also vowed to donate proceeds from the documentary toward sexual assault victims.

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Diddy Leak, Daphne Joy & 50 Cent’s Reaction

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Fif’s latest comments arrive weeks after a leaked video involving Diddy and Daphne Joy, the mother of 50 Cent’s son Sire, surfaced. That connection alone likely explains part of Fif’s grievances with Puff, though he largely commented on Daphne’s involvement and the impact it might have on their child. 

“When we think of women, we go empowerment for women, but let’s not forget that there’s some hoes… [and predators],” he explained. “So there are people who are there who are looking for those things. They look for that.”

We’ll keep you posted on any further developments surrounding Diddy’s case. 

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Most recently, Mayweather was reported to be facing felony charges for allegedly issuing bad checks, the latest in his financial troubles. Per ESPN, he was accused of theft and “intent to defraud” after attempting to purchase a $200K watch in Las Vegas using bad checks. He’s now being charged with “theft, value 100,000 or greater” and “draw or pass check with intent to defraud, value $1,200 or greater.”

Of course, 50 Cent didn’t waste any time finding pleasure in Mayweather’s hardships here. In his usual mocking tone, he wrote, “Damn Champ WTF is up if you need some money just call me. We could have kept this sh*t from getting so messy. The feds looking for you, love you bro I’m not mad at you anymore call me.”

So far, we haven’t heard from Mayweather but his attorney did show up on his behalf for a court appearance on Monday. The complaint claims Mayweather issued a check when he “had insufficient money, property, or credit” in his account. What’s worse is that the theft charge alleges that he wrote the check “knowing that the check would not be paid when presented” and accused him of doing so “knowingly, feloniously, and without lawful authority.”

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Mayweather’s Attorney Responds

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His attorney, Adrian Lobo, said that Mayweather “had absolutely no intent to defraud” Gold & Beyond, the company that filed the complaint against the boxer. “This matter doesn’t belong in criminal courts,” Lobo said, claiming that the relationship between Mayweather and the owner of Gold & Beyond is long-standing and that it should’ve been a civil claim instead. Lobo said the next court date is September 17th.

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Avila, who says she has suffered disfigurement, nerve damage, and emotional distress as a result of the attack, claims Brown did not do enough to help her. She alleges he stood over her body and meandered around before help came. The singer, on the other hand, remains steadfast in his claims that he helped secure the dogs away from the scene, while also calling for the proper aid.

According to Rolling Stone, this trial is not to determine whether Brown was at fault. Instead, it is to determine how responsible he was and how much he should pay in terms of damages.

However, the trial is already off to a rocky start. On Tuesday, a mistrial was declared by Judge Huey P. Cotton. A woman on the jury was looking up facts of the case before the trial, which is very much against the rules.

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Chris Brown Trial Update

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However, that is not the end of the trial. Instead, Chris Brown will be back on Thursday as a new jury is determined. A jury pool was waiting in case this happened, so all this does is delay the results of the trial by a few days.

Regardless, this is the unfortunate risk when you have a trial involving someone famous like Chris Brown. Only time will tell if the trial suffers from any other setbacks.

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However, after four weeks at the top, it appears that his reign might be ending sometime soon. According to Kurrco, ICEMAN’s fifth week will see its place drop by one position. The album is set to sit at #2 on the Billboard 200 with 104K units sold. It’s still an impressive feat, all things considered, especially since not many albums in general have that type of staying power, whether at #1 or even in the top 10.

Even at #2, the fact that the album has moved over 100K in its fifth week is something to marvel at during a time when sales in hip-hop specifically don’t seem as strong. With songs like “Janice STFU” and “Shabang” turning into viral hits, it seems like ICEMAN will be an inescapable project this summer.

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Drake Films New Video In Turks & Caicos

Outside of his chart performance, the rapper was recently spotted in Turks & Caicos with Stunna Sandy shooting a new music video. Considering there are two other projects he released that haven’t received the same type of visual treatment as ICEMAN, it feels like there will be far more music videos attached to this era of Drake’s career than ever before. 

How are you feeling about ICEMAN? Sound off in the comment section below with your thoughts about his latest projects, including HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR. 

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Now, Jane Doe is taking Cardi B to court. Prior to the discovery phase, Cardi put in a contribution claim. Essentially, this means she believes her actions in the case were completely justified. Simply put, Cardi says this was self-defense.

Jane Doe previously filed a motion to have Cardi’s contribution claims dismissed. However, Judge Bita Yeager has ultimately sided in Cardi’s favor, at least for now. While the Judge is not commenting on whether Cardi’s contribution claims are valid, what she is doing is claiming that not enough information has been presented.

Once the discovery phase is over, Yeager will have a better picture of whether or not Contribution can be used as a defense here.

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Cardi B Claims Contribution

During Cardi B’s 2023 performance at the Beachclub, the artist was telling fans to splash water and ice on her since it was hot. As the woman explains, she was just following Cardi’s orders. That’s when the microphone hit her square in the face.

Cardi has a different story. While she acknowledges asking the crowd for help cooling down, she also says that Jane Doe was splashing her well beyond a reasonable time frame. By the time of the incident, she no longer needed assistance. Once the ice hit her, that’s when she acted in what she claims is self-defense.

While Cardi has scored a minor legal victory here, the case is far from over. Stay tuned for updates, as we will be sure to bring them to you.

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