Best Celebrity Sunglasses at the BET Awards 2026
The BET Awards returned to Los Angeles on 28 June 2026, once again transforming the Peacock Theater into the epicentre of Black excellence in entertainment. Celebrating outstanding achievements across music, film, television and sport, this year's ceremony welcomed comedian and media personality Druski as host for the very first time.
Leading the nominations was Cardi B with six, closely followed by Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist with five apiece. The evening also introduced four brand-new honours, including the Fashion Vanguard Award and Icon of the Year, both presented to Teyana Taylor, while Druski received the inaugural Pulse Award and Lauryn Hill was honoured with BET's first Living Legend Icon Award. Winners included Cardi B as Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Leon Thomas III as Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, and Olivia Dean as Best New Artist. Performances from Doja Cat, Nas, T.I., Rick Ross, French Montana, and many more ensured the celebration matched the calibre of its honourees.
As always, however, our attention naturally gravitated beyond the trophies. From exclusive upcoming releases to timeless icons, as always BET Awards delivered an impressive showcase of luxury eyewear on both the red carpet and the stage.
Lauryn Hill, who received the Living Legend Icon Award, wore Balenciaga Midnight Mask BB0542S sunglasses from the upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 season, arriving at retail this autumn.
Performing during The Tribute to Lauryn Hill, Doja Cat wore the new Prada D51S sunglasses in black. This frame is available for pre-order by enquiring through our team.
Nas took to the stage alongside Doja Cat wearing Jacques Marie Mage The Last Frontier LaBarge sunglasses.
French Montana wore black CELINE CL40198F 01A sunglasses from his red carpet arrival through to his performance.
Rick Ross opted for black Versace VE4464 GB1/87 sunglasses while performing on stage.
Taking home Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Leon Thomas III wore gold DITA Artoa 57 DTS181-A-01 sunglasses featuring brown gradient lenses. Only one piece left available in-stock for this exquisite frame!
Teyana Taylor enjoyed one of the night's biggest triumphs, taking home four awards including Best Actress, Video Director of the Year, Fashion Vanguard Award and Icon of the Year.
She completed her look with Ray-Ban Meta Headliner RW4009 6706/MF Smart Glasses in brown caramel featuring clear-to-dark sapphire photochromic transitions lenses.
Ice Cube, who presented Lauryn Hill with the Living Legend Icon Award, arrived wearing all-black Prada PR 06YS 16K2K1 sunglasses.
Omarion wore the iconic Versace VE4361 5360/87 Medusa Biggie sunglasses in an all-black colourway.
From exclusive upcoming releases to cult classics, the BET Awards 2026 delivered no shortage of eyewear inspiration.
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