The NAACP has revealed the nominees for the 57th NAACP Image Awards. The star-studded ceremony, hosted by Deon Cole, airs reside from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. ET on BET and CBS.
Singer and actress Teyana Taylor has six nominations throughout a number of classes, together with for Entertainer of the Year for her roles in One Battle After Another and Tyler Perry’s Straw. (Taylor just lately gained a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for the previous movie.) Entertainer of the Year additionally consists of rappers Kendrick Lamar and Doechii, in addition to Wicked star Cynthia Erivo and Sinners star Michael B. Jordan.
Three of Taylor’s nominations are within the music recording class, together with Outstanding Female Artist for her Grammy-nominated album Escape Room. It’s price noting Lamar is the most-nominated within the recording area (six nods), adopted by Chris Brown and Leon Thomas with 4 nominations every. The two artists share a nod within the Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) class for Thomas’ “Mutt (Remix)” with Brown.
“The NAACP Image Awards is our declaration to our group that ‘We See You,’ affirming Black creativity, excellence, and humanity throughout each area the place our tales are advised,” mentioned Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP. “From movie, tv, and music to literature and past, the voices of all of our nominees inform tales that honor our previous, have a good time our id, and remind us that storytelling has the ability to maneuver tradition ahead.”
Louis Carr, president of BET, added, “The NAACP Image Award nominations underscore what we’ve at all times recognized to be true – our individuals are the heartbeat of tradition. Their creativity, excellence, and dedication to telling our tales with authenticity and goal proceed to set the usual. We’re honored to face alongside the NAACP in celebrating the voices and visionaries who transfer our tradition ahead.”
The public can vote to find out winners in choose classes at naacpimageawards.net. Voting is open now by means of Feb. 7 at midnight. ET. Winners can be introduced throughout the telecast on Feb. 28. The NAACP will even acknowledge winners in non–televised Image Awards classes on the 57th NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors on Feb. 21 and nearly through YouTube from Feb. 23 by means of Feb. 25.
See the nominees for the 2026 NAACP Image Awards under.
Entertainer of the Year
Cynthia Erivo
Doechii
Kendrick Lamar
Michael B. Jordan
Teyana Taylor
Outstanding Female Artist
Alex Isley
Cardi B
Doechii
SZA
Teyana Taylor
Outstanding Male Artist
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
GIVĒON
Kendrick Lamar
Leon Thomas
Outstanding New Artist
Elmiene
Lee Vasi
Madison McFerrin
Monaleo
Ravyn Lenae
Outstanding Soul/R&B Song
“Bed of Roses” — Teyana Taylor
“Burning Blue” — Mariah the Scientist
“Folded” — Kehlani
“It Depends” — Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller
“Yes It Is” — Leon Thomas
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
“Safe” — Cardi B, Kehlani
“It Depends (Remix)” — Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller & Usher
“The Mood (Remixes)” — FLO
“Worst Behaviour” — kwn feat. Kehlani
“MUTT (Remix)” — Leon Thomas & Chris Brown
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)
“Boots on the Ground Remix” — 803Fresh feat. Fantasia
“Chains & Whips” — Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams, Pusha T, Malice
“For Good” — Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
“Jesus I Do” — Mariah Carey, The Clark Sisters
“Let Freedom Ring” — Travis Greene & Andra Day
Outstanding Album
Am I The Drama? — Cardi B
Beloved — GIVĒON
Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse, Pusha T, Malice
Mutt Deluxe: Heel — Leon Thomas
SOS Deluxe: LANA — SZA
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song
“Church” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard feat. John Legend
“Constant – Live” — Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore, Anthony Gargiula
“Do it Again” — Kirk Franklin
“Don’t Faint” — Jekalyn Carr
“Jesus I Do” — Mariah Carey feat. The Clark Sisters
Outstanding International Song
“In Our Sight” — Skip Marley
“Is It” — Tyla
“Love” — Burna Boy
“With You” — Davido feat. Omah Lay
“You4Me” — Tiwa Savage
Outstanding Original Score for TV/Film
Boots
Eyes of Wakanda Original Soundtrack
Marvel’s Ironheart: Vol. 1 (Original Soundtrack)
One of Them Days (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Sinners (Original Motion Picture Score)
Outstanding Jazz Album
Beneath the Skin — Nnenna Freelon
For Dinah — Ledisi
Griot Songs — Omar Thomas Large Ensemble
Live-Action — Nate Smith
We Insist! 2025 — Terri Lyne Carrington & Christie Dashiell
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album
“Anxiety” — Doechii
“Boots on the Ground” — 803Fresh
Escape Room — Teyana Taylor
“Folded” — Kehlani
“luther” — Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album
Godfather of Harlem: Season 4 (Original Series Soundtrack)
Highest 2 Lowest (Original Soundtrack)
Sinners (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder: Season 3 (Music from the Series)
Wicked: For Good (The Soundtrack)
Visit naacpimageawards.net to vote in choose classes and to see the complete nominations record.
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