Druski descended from the ceiling of the Peacock Theater in a harness Sunday night, smoke cannons blasting on all sides, and landed at a pulpit to open the 2026 BET Awards with his viral megachurch pastor character.
He called a woman onstage, announced he had impregnated her with the word of God, then turned to the entire audience and shouted “I’m going to impregnate everyone with the word of God!” pointing at celebrity after celebrity in the front rows. The people who had been sending him threats since the original “Collect and Pray” sketch dropped in January had to watch him bring it to the biggest stage in Black entertainment, and there wasn’t a thing they could do about it.
In the weeks before the show, he made the rounds personally delivering BET Awards invitations, and the promo videos went just as viral as anything he’d done online. At 31, Druski became the youngest host in BET Awards history, edging out Kevin Hart’s record from 2011 by a matter of months.
T.I. later lit up the 2026 BET Awards stage with an electrifying performance of “Top Back” and “Let ‘Em Know,” reminding everyone why he’s one of hip hop’s most influential hitmakers. From the moment the beat dropped, the crowd was on its feet as Tip delivered a high-energy performance packed with Southern swagger, iconic anthems, and undeniable stage presence. Watch T.I. bring the heat to Culture’s Biggest Night.
Hip hop heavyweights French Montana, Max B, and Rick Ross joined forces for one of the night’s biggest moments at the 2026 BET Awards. Performing “Ever Since U Left Me” and “Minks in Miami,” the trio brought undeniable chemistry, commanding stage presence, and larger-than-life energy to Culture’s Biggest Night. Watch this star-powered performance as three rap icons deliver a memorable set that had the crowd rocking from start to finish.