Lecrae Wins BET Gospel Award for Headphones Featuring Killer Mike and T.I.
Lecrae took home the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award at the 2026 BET Awards on June 28 for his song 'Headphones,' which features Atlanta rappers Killer Mike and T.I. The track, from his 2025 album Reconstruction, explores themes of grief and loss.
Lecrae won the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award at the 2026 BET Awards, held on June 28, 2026. The winning song, "Headphones," features guest verses from Atlanta hip-hop artists Killer Mike and T.I.
The track appears on Lecrae's 2025 album, Reconstruction, and explores themes of grief and the processing of lost loved ones. The win marks at least his third BET Award, with some outlets reporting it as his fourth.
"Headphones" beat out nominees including Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, BeBe Winans, CeCe Winans, Darrel Walls, PJ Morton, Kim Burrell, and John Legend.
The win has sparked discussion in the Christian hip-hop community about how the BET Awards categorizes CHH. Some critics argue the Gospel/Inspirational category acts as a catch-all that does not fully reflect the distinct nature of hip-hop music.
The song also received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song during the most recent awards cycle.
Lecrae has been one of the most prominent voices in Christian hip-hop for more than a decade, using his platform to address faith, race, and social issues. His collaboration with Killer Mike and T.I. on "Headphones" brought together artists from different corners of Atlanta's music scene around a shared message of remembrance and resilience.
