Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, and SZA Dominate BET Awards 2025

Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, SZA, and several other artists achieved significant wins at the BET Awards 2025, which celebrated its 25th anniversary on Monday night (June 9) at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Kendrick Lamar, who entered the ceremony with a leading ten nominations, secured the 'Album of the Year' award for 'GNX', along with 'Best Male Hip-hop Artist' and 'Best Collaboration'. Doechii, Drake, GloRilla, and Future each received six nominations, while Metro Boomin garnered five, and SZA and The Weeknd had four nominations apiece.

Among the performers at the awards show were Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Playboi Carti, and Leon Thomas. Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, Mariah Carey, and Kirk Franklin were all honoured with the 'Ultimate Icon' award.

During the ceremony, the late Quincy Jones was paid tribute with a performance featuring Sinners standout Miles Caton, Luke James, and Lucky Daye. Other notable winners at the 2025 BET Awards included SZA for 'Best Female R&B/Pop Artist', Doechii for 'Best Female Hip-hop Artist', and Leon Thomas for 'Best New Artist'.

BET Awards 2025: Full List of Winners and Nominees

Album of the Year: ‘GNX’ – Kendrick Lamar

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown

Best Group: Future & Metro Boomin

Best Collaboration: ‘Luther’ – Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Doechii

Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar

Video of the Year: ‘Not Like Us’ – Kendrick Lamar

Video Director of the Year: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar

Best New Artist: Leon Thomas

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award: ‘Rain Down on Me’ – GloRilla ft. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music 

Viewer’s Choice Award: ‘Residuals’ – Chris Brown

Best International Act: Ayra Starr – Nigeria

Best New International Act: Ajuliacosta – Brazil

BET Her: ‘Heart of a Woman’ – Summer Walker

Best Movie: Luther: Never Too Much 

Best Actor: Denzel Washington

Best Actress: Cynthia Erivo

YoungStars Award: Blue Ivy Carter

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