Queen Latifah Bundles Up in a Bold, Oversized Coat on the 2026 BET Awards Red Carpet

Eleanor Jacobs, Skyler CarusoMon, June 29, 2026 at 12:37 AM UTC

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Queen Latifah at the BET Awards 2026 in June 2026 in Los AngelesCredit: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty -

Queen Latifah stepped out in style at the 2026 BET Awards, where she is joining a list of performers including Cardi B, Doechii and Kehlani

The rapper previously received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award and Best Actress for her role in Chicago

The BET Awards have celebrated Black artists, athletes and philanthropists since their start in 2001

Queen Latifah has arrived in style for the 2026 BET Awards.

The rapper and actress, 56, brought the heat with her head-turning look when she stepped onto the red carpet outside the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles ahead of the show on Sunday, June 28.

Latifah (real name Dana Owens) wore a head-to-toe black ensemble to the awards ceremony: a gown with a statement coat featuring a textured pattern, massive sleeve cuffs and a dramatic collar.

Queen Latifah at the BET Awards 2026 in June 2026 in L.A.Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty

She wore an elegant, braided bun atop her head, which she paired with a smoky eye and red lips. She accessorized the look with dangling gold earrings and a few pinky rings.

The BET Awards, hosted this year by comedian Druski, have honored the work of Black artists, athletes and philanthropists since their start in 2001. Latifah has previously been honored by BET with two accolades: Best Actress in 2003 for her role as Matron "Mama" Morton in the 2002 musical film Chicago, as well as the BET Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.

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BET announced that Latifah would attend the 2026 ceremony as a featured performer on June 17. Other artists announced as performers at the ceremony include Cardi B, Baby Keem, Kehlani and Don Toliver.

With decades of awards show appearances under her belt, Latifah is no stranger to a stylish entrance. Ahead of hosting the American Music Awards on May 25, she commanded the red carpet in Las Vegas in a feathery belted overcoat from Christian Siriano's Fall 2026 collection.

Queen Latifah at The 52nd American Music Awards in Las Vegas in May 2026Credit: Gilbert Flores/Dick Clark Productions via Getty

After entering the MGM Grand Garden Arena to host the event, Latifah ditched the furry topper to showcase a bejeweled, cool-toned coat paired with a set of silver hoop earrings.

Queen Latifah inside the 52nd American Music Awards in May 2026 in Las VegasCredit: Christopher Polk/Dick Clark Productions via Getty

Latifah also made a splash at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 15, which she attended alongside her partner, Eboni Nichols. She sported a strapless red gown with a feathery, floor-sweeping cape for added sartorial drama.

Queen Latifah at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in L.A. in March 2026Credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty

The 2026 BET Awards are airing live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28, 2026 on BET.

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