Plot Synopsis

Each year since 2001, Black Entertainment Television (BET) has honored superlative triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers and athletes in 20 categories, featuring performances by the biggest names in R&B, hip-hop and gospel.
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On Monday, June 9, 2025 from 8-11:30pm ET (live)/PT (tape) from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, BET presents the 2025 BET AWARDS, with a simulcast on BET Her, VH1, MTV, MTV2, Comedy Central, TV Land, Logo, Nickelodeon, and Pop. Kevin Hart returns on host. The events features performances by Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Playboi Carti, Leon Thomas. Ledisi, Keyshia Cole, and more.

Four entertainment legends are all honored with the BET Ultimate Icon Award, celebrating their decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact. Honorees include: Mariah Carey, the best-selling female artist of all time; Jamie Foxx, the Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe, and BAFTA-winning entertainer; Kirk Franklin, gospel superstar and 20-time Grammy Award winner; and Snoop Dogg, the iconic rapper, producer, and entrepreneur.

The night opens at 6pm ET (live)/PT (tape) on BET, BET Her, and VH1 with "BET Awards 2025 Red Carpet Live!," with Terrence J returning to the preshow stage alongside comedian Pretty Vee as co-host. The red carpet show also features live performances from rising stars and cultural icons including: 803 Fresh, GELO, Honey Bxby, Jordan Adetunji, Laila!, Larry June, The Alchemist, Mario, Rob49, Shop Boyz, Ying Yang Twins, Trillian, and a special performance by the legendary Lil' Kim. Spice of Jamaica and Moliy of Ghana will hit the stage with a global performance moment while 2 Chainz exclusively premieres a new video during the live show. Additional pre-show hosts include Jacob Latimore, Jessie Woo, LeToya Luckett-Coles, and Mouse Jones. The official pre-show DJ is Jae Murphy, who sets the vibe and soundtrack to red carpet arrivals with a high-energy live set.

Kendrick Lamar leads the 2025 nominations with 10, Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla are tied with six nominations, Metro Boomin earned five nominations, and SZA and The Weeknd are tied with four nominations each.