The 2025 BET Awards, held on June 9 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrated 25 years of cultural excellence in music, film, sports, and social activism.
Hosted by Kevin Hart, the ceremony featured performances by Ashanti, Mariah Carey, and others, and honored icons like Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin with the Ultimate Icon Award.
Music Categories
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Album of the Year: Kendrick Lamar – GNX
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Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA
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Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown
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Best Group: FLO
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Best Collaboration: Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “Luther”
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Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Doechii
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Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar
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Video of the Year: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
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Viewer’s Choice Award: Chris Brown – “Residuals”
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Best New Artist: Leon Thomas
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YoungStars Award: Blue Ivy Carter
Film & Television
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Best Actress: Cynthia Erivo
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Best Actor: Denzel Washington
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Best Movie: The Color Purple
Sports
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Sportswoman of the Year: Simone Biles
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Sportsman of the Year: LeBron James
Special Honors
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Ultimate Icon Award: Mariah Carey
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Lifetime Achievement Awards: Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, Kirk Franklin
