Wondering who took home the top honors at the BET Awards 2025? As the show marked its 25th anniversary, stars from music, film, sports, and television gathered at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles for a night of major wins and cultural celebration. With Kevin Hart hosting and Kendrick Lamar leading the nominations, the evening delivered standout performances and milestone victories.
Here’s what you need to know about the full list of BET Awards 2025 winners and nominations.
List of all winners and nominations in BET Awards 2025
The BET Awards 2025 took place on June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Kevin Hart. Kendrick Lamar led the nominations with 10 and won four major categories, including Album of the Year for GNX, Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Video of the Year for “Not Like Us,” and Best Collaboration for “Luther” with SZA.
Below is a list of officially confirmed winners from the BET Awards 2025 along with their fellow nominees, based on the most recent live updates:
Album of the Year
Winner: Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Nominees:
- Drake & PartyNextDoor – $Ome $Exy $Ongs 4 U
- Chris Brown – 11:11 Deluxe
- Doechii – Alligator Bites Never Heal
- Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
- GloRilla – Glorious
- The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow
- Future & Metro Boomin – We Don’t Trust You
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Winner: SZA
Nominees:
- Ari Lennox
- Ayra Starr
- Coco Jones
- Kehlani
- Muni Long
- Summer Walker
- Victoria Monét
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Winner: Chris Brown
Nominees:
- Bruno Mars
- Drake
- Fridayy
- Leon Thomas
- Teddy Swims
- The Weeknd
- Usher
Best Group
Winner: Future & Metro Boomin
Nominees:
- 41
- Common & Pete Rock
- Drake & PartyNextDoor
- FLO
- Jacquees & Dej Loaf
- Larry June, 2 Chainz, The Alchemist
- Maverick City Music
Best Collaboration
Winner: Kendrick Lamar & SZA – Luther
Nominees:
- SZA feat. Kendrick Lamar – 30 For 30
- Doechii feat. JT – Alter Ego
- Teddy Swims feat. Givēon – Are You Even Real
- Dee Billz feat. Kyle Richh, Kai Swervo, KJ Swervo – Beckham
- Lil Wayne, Wheezy & Young Thug – Bless
- Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That
- Tyler, the Creator feat. GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne – Sticky
- The Weeknd feat. Playboi Carti – Timeless
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Winner: Doechii
Nominees:
- Cardi B
- Doja Cat
- GloRilla
- Latto
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
- Rapsody
- Sexyy Red
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Winner: Kendrick Lamar
Nominees:
- BigXthaPlug
- BossMan Dlow
- Burna Boy
- Drake
- Future
- Key Glock
- Lil Wayne
- Tyler, the Creator
Video of the Year
Winner: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Nominees:
- Key Glock – 3AM in ToKEYo
- Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
- Kehlani – After Hours
- Doechii – Denial Is a River
- Drake – Family Matters
- The Weeknd feat. Playboi Carti – Timeless
- Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti – Type Shit
Video Director of the Year
Winner: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Nominees:
- Anderson .Paak
- B Pace Productions & Jacquees
- Benny Boom
- Cactus Jack
- Cole Bennett
- Dave Meyers
- Foggieraw
- Tyler, the Creator
Best New Artist
Winner: Leon Thomas
Nominees:
- 41
- Ayra Starr
- BigXthaPlug
- BossMan Dlow
- Dee Billz
- October London
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Winner: GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin & Maverick City Music – Rain Down on Me
Nominees:
- Common & Pete Rock feat. Jennifer Hudson – A God (There Is)
- Pastor Mike Jr. – Amen
- Fridayy – Better Days
- Yolanda Adams feat. Sir The Baptist & Donald Lawrence – Church Doors
- Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore & Anthony Gargiula – Constant
- Tamela Mann – Deserve To Win
- Rapsody – Faith
Viewer’s Choice Award
Winner: Chris Brown – Residuals
Nominees:
- Doechii – Denial Is a River
- Drake – Nokia
- Future & Metro Boomin feat. Kendrick Lamar – Like That
- GloRilla – TGIF
- Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
- Kendrick Lamar & SZA – Luther
- Latto – Brokey
BET Her Award
Winner: Summer Walker – Heart of a Woman
Nominees:
- Mary J. Blige – Beautiful People
- Beyoncé feat. Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy & Reyna Roberts – Blackbiird
- Doechii – Bloom
- Tems – Burning
- Cynthia Erivo feat. Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity
- Tems – Hold On
- FLO & GloRilla – In My Bag
Best Movie
Winner: Luther: Never Too Much
Nominees:
- Bad Boys: Ride or Die
- Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
- Mufasa: The Lion King
- One of Them Days
- Rebel Ridge
- The Piano Lesson
- The Six Triple Eight
Best Actor
Winner: Denzel Washington
Nominees:
- Aaron Pierre
- Aldis Hodge
- Anthony Mackie
- Colman Domingo
- Jamie Foxx
- Joey Bada$$
- Kevin Hart
- Sterling K. Brown
- Will Smith
Best Actress
Winner: Cynthia Erivo
Nominees:
- Andra Day
- Angela Bassett
- Coco Jones
- Keke Palmer
- Kerry Washington
- Quinta Brunson
- Viola Davis
- Zendaya
YoungStars Award
Winner: Blue Ivy Carter
Nominees:
- Akira Akbar
- Graceyn Hollingsworth
- Heiress Harris
- Melody Hurd
- Thaddeus J. Mixson
- Tyrik Johnson
- VanVan
Sportswoman of the Year
Winner: Angel Reese
Nominees:
- A’ja Wilson
- Claressa Shields
- Coco Gauff
- Dawn Staley
- Flau’jae Johnson
- Juju Watkins
- Sha’Carri Richardson
- Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year
Winner: Jalen Hurts
Nominees:
- Aaron Judge
- Anthony Edwards
- Deion Sanders
- Jayson Tatum
- LeBron James
- Saquon Barkley
- Stephen Curry
Best New International Act
Winner: Ajuliacosta (Brazil)
Nominees:
- Abigail Chams (Tanzania)
- Amabbi (Brazil)
- Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)
- Dr Yaro (France)
- KWN (United Kingdom)
- Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa)
- Merveille (France)
- Odeal (United Kingdom)
- Shallipopi (Nigeria)
- TxC (South Africa)
Performers included GloRilla, Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, Leon Thomas, and Playboi Carti. The show also featured a 106 & Park tribute with appearances by Amerie, Ashanti, B2K, Bow Wow, and others.
