by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton
Might 1, 2026
“I grew up watching the BET Awards and, to know the comedic legends that hosted earlier than me set the bar so excessive, I’m simply grateful to be part of the historical past.”
Comic and content material creator Druski will host the “BET Awards” 2026, happening stay on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
The 31-year-old comic is the ceremony’s youngest-ever host, supplanting Kevin Hart, who hosted the present in 2011.
“It’s an honor to be the youngest host EVER for the BET Awards,” Druski stated in a written assertion. “I grew up watching the BET Awards and, to know the comedic legends that hosted earlier than me set the bar so excessive, I’m simply grateful to be part of the historical past. BUT I’m nonetheless bringing my model of comedy to the stage, so count on slightly chaos, loads of laughs, and a few of your favourite Druski characters to come out alongside the best way.”
The BET Awards will be seen on varied channels underneath the Paramount umbrella, together with BET, BET HER, and CMT. Extra bulletins, together with nominees and performers, are anticipated.
For now, the BET Expertise 2026 (BETX), three days of immersive, fan-focused occasions, takes place June 25-27, earlier than the awards present airs.
Druski’s reputation has been steadily rising—and has ruffled MAGA members feathers—after just lately releasing a video, “How Conservative Girls in America Act.” The video exhibits Druski in full drag, carrying white make-up and a blonde wig, seemingly mocking Turning Level USA’s CEO, Erika Kirk.
The clip has amassed greater than 100 million views after being launched.
He has brought on a number of controversies, together with an ongoing skit for his fictional file firm, Coulda Been Information. In a viral clip from over two years in the past, he was seen being chased by Money Cash Information’ Birdman and having his jewellery snatched. Earlier this 12 months, whereas concentrating on preachers at mega church buildings, he upset many pastors along with his portrayal of in style televangelists.
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