J.I.D Expresses Frustration With BET After Not Receiving Any Nominations For The 2026 BET Awards And Critiques J. Cole’s Lyrics In Tweets That Were Later Deleted

J.I.D expressed frustration towards BET after not receiving any nominations for the 2026 BET Awards, criticizing J. Cole’s lyrics in deleted tweets.

On May 19, the network announced this year’s award nominations. After not being nominated, J.I.D shared his discontent on X, stating, “I hate BET.”

In response to a fan who referenced J. Cole’s lyrics from “99 Build Freestyle,” J.I.D remarked, “Ni**a ain’t say sh*t. I been overly platinum that bar was a*s.”

Earning a BET Award has been a goal for J.I.D. In a 2025 interview with XXL, he mentioned his desire to receive recognition from the network. “I just want one off of the nostalgia of watching BET,” he stated. “That was the birth of my love for hip-hop, BET and all those type of stations. That would be cool. I just want a little nom. I ain’t never got one yet. Tap in, BET. F**k with your boy.”

He added, “I got three Grammy noms and no BET awards. What are we doing? What’s up, Black people?”

J.I.D has since received two more Grammy nominations.