The BET Awards return tonight at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the iconic award show. Hosted by Kevin Hart—marking his second time as host since 2011—the event honors Black cultural excellence across music, film, television, and sports. As the 2025 BET Awards approach, here’s your complete guide to Culture’s Biggest Night.
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Who Are the Nominees?
Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with an impressive 10 nominations, including nods in top categories like Album of the Year, Video of the Year, and Best Male Hip Hop Artist. He’s followed by Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla, each earning six nominations. Other artists with multiple nods include SZA, The Weeknd, Ayra Starr, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Maverick City Music, Playboi Carti, Teddy Swims, and Tyler, The Creator.
Special Honors
This year, four legendary artists will be honored with the Ultimate Icon Award: Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin. The award recognizes their groundbreaking contributions to hip hop, R&B, and Black culture at large—each leaving an indelible legacy.
Performers
The main show will feature show-stopping performances by several of today’s biggest stars. Here are the artists set to ignite the stage:
• Lil Wayne
• Teyana Taylor
• GloRilla
• Playboi Carti
• Leon Thomas
How to Watch
The BET Awards 2025 will broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET, with live streaming available via BET platforms and Paramount+. Red carpet coverage will begin at 6 p.m. ET.
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