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BET Awards 2026: Viewers’ Choice Songs That Defined Streaming This Year

From Tyla to Kehlani, these earworms all have a shot at bringing home the gold.

BET Awards’ Viewers’ Choice category is built for the records that traveled the furthest with fans this year. These are the songs that lived on playlists, in group chats, and all over social feeds. 

While the nominees for this category are stacked, there are six artists who stood out as clear conversation starters.

  • Bruno Mars, “I Just Might”

    Bruno’s sleek, throwback-friendly single keeps his current album era in heavy rotation. 

  • Tyla, “Chanel”

    “Chanel” keeps Tyla in her polished, high-gloss lane, with the kind of sound and style fans have kept replaying all year.

  • Kehlani, “Folded”

    This song had everyone in a chokehold all year long. Is the hold strong enough to win?

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  • Clipse ft. Kendrick Lamar, “Chains & Whips”

    Hip hop heads rejoice! The pairing of Clipse and Kendrick gives “Chains & Whips” instant weight, with rap fans locking in from the jump. 

  • Cardi B, “Outside”

    The energy on this tune ensured that everybody and their momma left the house and stayed out.

  • Dave and Tems, “Raindance”

    Raindance” brings Dave and Tems together on a track that leans emotional, melodic, and built for repeat plays.

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