The 25th Annual BET Awards took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Kevin Hart. It was a night of big wins, emotional tributes, and electrifying performances from artists like Lil Wayne, GloRilla, and Playboi Carti.
Kendrick Lamar dominated the night, winning major categories including Album of the Year for GNX, Video of the Year for Not Like Us, Best Male Hip Hop Artist, and Best Collaboration with SZA for Luther.
Other big winners included:
- Chris Brown – Best Male R&B/Pop Artist and Viewer’s Choice Award for Residuals
- SZA – Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Doechii – Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Leon Thomas III – Best New Artist
- Future & Metro Boomin – Best Group
- Summer Walker – BET Her Award for Heart of a Woman
- Cynthia Erivo – Best Actress
- Denzel Washington – Best Actor
- Ayra Starr – Best International Act
- Blue Ivy Carter – YoungStars Award
The event also honored icons Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin with the prestigious Ultimate Icon Award.
? Top BET Awards 2025 Winners at a Glance
- Album of the Year: GNX – Kendrick Lamar
- Video of the Year: Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
- Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar
- Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Doechii
- Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown
- Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA
- Viewer’s Choice Award: Residuals – Chris Brown
- Best New Artist: Leon Thomas III
- Best Group: Future and Metro Boomin
- Best International Act: Ayra Starr
- YoungStars Award: Blue Ivy Carter
