Miles Minnick just made history. The Bay Area artist officially secured a nomination for Best New Artist at the upcoming 2026 BET Awards. He’s the first artist in the Christian hip-hop space to receive this nomination. Mainstream outlets like XXL Magazine and The Shade Room published the official nominee list, placing Minnick alongside rising stars like Monaleo, Trap Dickey, Belly Gang Kushington, Olivia Dean, RAYE, Destin Conrad, JayDon, and kwn.
Taking to social media to share his reaction, an ecstatic Minnick emphasized the weight of the moment.
“You mean to tell me we got nominated for Best New Artist at the BET Awards? Not Best Christian Artist—Best New Artist overall. Are you kidding me, bro? Even just being in this category, in this conversation, bro, is history in the making,” he said.
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For Minnick, the nomination represents a full-circle moment that connects his childhood dreams to his current mission. He recalled memories of watching the award show growing up, pizza and a soda in hand, never imagining he would one day grace that very platform. Now, he views the achievement as a unique opportunity to bring Jesus and his message directly into the mainstream spotlight.
“Shout out to the other nominees, but listen to me, dog. We’re about to stand on pure business, bro,” Minnick continued. “I grew up watching the BET Awards, bro. Round Table pizza in my hand, Pepsi can, you know what I’m saying? And now, we get to be a light in these spaces, dog. BET Awards…I need y’all to meet me in LA, gang. God is working, baby! New manual!”
The nomination marks a massive win for independent artistry and serves as a reminder of the growing influence of CHH creatives in secular cultural spaces. With the culture headed to Los Angeles for the big night, the Glo Gang and the entire CHH community have a major reason to tune in and celebrate.
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