The collaboration that surprised everyone just took home a major trophy. Doechii and SZA won the BET Her Award at the 2026 BET Awards for their joint single “girl, get up.” The victory came during a ceremony packed with major performances and unforgettable moments at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The artists dropped “girl, get up.” at the end of 2025 as a finale for Doechii’s Swamp Sessions. The track surprised fans and quickly became a standout moment in both artists’ catalogs. Doechii entered the night with four nominations, including Best Female Hip Hop Artist and Video of the Year.
The BET Her category featured stiff competition, including Tems’ “First” and Jill Scott’s “Be Great” and “Beautiful People.” But the Doechii and SZA collaboration emerged victorious, securing the win over a stacked field.
When the duo took the stage to accept the award, Doechii let the moment sink in. “Y’all don’t understand how hard me and SZA worked putting that record together. It was at a time where, girl, I was going through it,” she said. SZA responded with warmth, telling her collaborator, “Anything for you, always!”
Doechii also used the moment to tease what’s coming next, hinting at new music on the horizon. The win adds to an already remarkable year for the Tampa-born artist, who has been on an upward trajectory since her breakthrough.
The BET Her Award celebrates songs that empower and uplift Black women. The win places Doechii and SZA alongside previous winners who have used their platforms to speak to the experiences of Black women through music.
Both artists have maintained strong presences throughout the awards season. Doechii’s four nominations reflected her growing influence, while SZA’s continued recognition underscores her status as one of R&B’s most vital voices. The pair previously collaborated on 2022’s “Persuasive,” making their chemistry on “girl, get up.” a natural evolution of their artistic partnership.
The BET Awards have recognized Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports since 2001. This year’s ceremony featured performances from Cardi B, Queen Latifah, Common, and Kehlani, with Doechii herself taking the stage as a performer.
For Doechii, the BET Her Award represents another milestone in a career defined by boundary-pushing creativity. For SZA, it adds to a trophy case that already includes multiple Grammy Awards. Together, they proved that collaboration between two powerful voices can produce something truly special.
The win also highlights the importance of the BET Her category in celebrating music that speaks directly to the experiences of Black women. In an industry that often overlooks these voices, the award provides a platform for recognition.
