Several of his comedy heroes and inspirations have hosted the show. Druski at the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show Celebration held at Apple Union Square on February 06, 2026 in San Francisco, Calif. Christopher Polk/Billboard Trending on Billboard Comedian and social superstar Druski will make history when he takes the stage as host of the 2026 BET Awards . At 31, Druski will become the youngest ever host of the BET Awards , narrowly eclipsing Kevin Hart , who was also 31 (but closer to 32 than Druski is now) when he first hosted in 2011.  The 2026 BET Awards will air live on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. “It’s an honor to be the youngest host EVER for the BET Awards,” Druski said in a statement. “I grew up watching the BET Awards and, to know the comedic legends that hosted before me set the bar so high, I’m just grateful to be a part of the history.…