The BET Awards 2025 proved once again why it’s called Culture’s Biggest Night. Hosted by the one-and-only Kevin Hart, the show brought together the brightest stars across music, film, TV, and sports to celebrate the talent shaping the culture and pushing it forward. From iconic moments to major milestones, the night belonged to both legends and new-school favorites.

FULL LIST OF WINNERS – BET AWARDS 2025

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Leading the pack in nominations is the renowned rapper Drake, securing an impressive seven nods, closely followed by Nicki Minaj with six nominations.

Notably, Tyla and Beyonce are tied with four nominations each, promising an exciting lineup of contenders for the coveted awards.

The nominations for the prestigious BET Awards were meticulously curated by the esteemed BET Voting Academy.

This distinguished body comprises professionals and influencers from various fields, including music, media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, and creative arts.

For fans eager to participate in the awards process, the opportunity to cast their votes for the BET Awards 2024 Viewer’s Choice Award will commence on June 6, 2024 until June 30, 2024, at 6:30

Check out full list of nominees

Album Of The Year

11:11                      Chris Brown

A Gift & A Curse       Gunna

American Dream      21 Savage

Coming Home         Usher

For All The Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)      Drake

Jaguar Ii              Victoria Monét

Michael               Killer Mike

Pink Friday 2       Nicki Minaj

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Beyoncé

Coco Jones

Doja Cat

H.E.R.

Muni Long

Sza

Tyla

Victoria Monét

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

Brent Faiyaz

Bryson Tiller

Burna Boy

Chris Brown

Drake

Fridayy

October London

Usher

Best Group

¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $Ign

2 Chainz & Lil Wayne

41

Blxst & Bino Rideaux

City Girls

Flo

Maverick City Music

Wanmor

Best Collaboration

All My Life               Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole

America Has A Problem (Remix)         Beyoncé Feat. Kendrick Lamar

Barbie World         Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua)

Bongos                Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion

Carnival           ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $Ign Feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti

Don’t Play With It (Remix)    Lola Brooke Feat. Latto & Yung Miami

Everybody          Nicki Minaj Feat. Lil Uzi Vert

Good Good        Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage

Rich Baby Daddy    Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Cardi B

Doja Cat

Glorilla

Ice Spice

Latto

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Sexyy Red

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

21 Savage

Burna Boy

Drake

Future

Gunna

1. Cole

Kendrick Lamar

Lil Wayne

Video Of The Year

Agora Hills         Doja Cat

All My Life            Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole

Barbie World          Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua)

Bongos           Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion

First Person Shooter      Drake Feat. J. Cole

Good Good       Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage

On My Mama               Victoria Monét

Rich Baby Daddy         Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza

Video Director Of The Year

Benny Boom

Child.

 Cole Bennett

Dave Meyers

Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson

Offset

Tems

Tyler, The Creator

Best New Artist

41

4batz

Ayra Starr

Bossman Dlow

Fridayy

October London

Sexyy Red

Tyla

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

Award All Of The Glory               Shirley Caesar

All Things      Kirk Franklin

Angel         Halle Bailey

Come Jesus Come    Cece Winans

Do You Believe In Love?            Erica Campbell

God Problems      Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore

Me & U        Tems

Try Love       Kirk Franklin

Viewer’s Choice Award

Agora Hills           Doja Cat

All My Life         Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole

Gunna              Fukumean

Lovin On Me         Jack Harlow

Made For Me             Muni Long

On My Mama         Victoria Monét

Rich Baby Daddy       Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza

Sensational          Chris Brown Feat. Davido & Lojay

Texas Hold ‘Em       Beyoncé

Water           Tyla

Best International Act

 Asake (Africa)

Aya Nakamura (France)

Ayra Starr (Africa)

Bk’ (Brazil)

Cleo Sol (Uk)

Focalistic (Africa)

Karol Conká (Brazil)

Raye (Uk)

Tiakola (France)

Tyla (Africa)

Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act

Bellah (Uk)

Cristale (Uk)

Duquesa (Brazil)

Holly G (France)

Jungeli (France)

Makhadzi (Africa)

Oruam (Brazil)

Seyi Vibez (Africa)

Tyler Icu (Africa)

Bet Her

16 Carriages                     Beyoncé

Blessings                           Nicki Minaj Feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Commas                               Ayra Starr

Fly Girl                                Flo Feat. Missy Elliott

Hiss                                        Megan Thee Stallion

On My Mama                        Victoria Monét

Saturn                                 Sza

Yeah Glo!                            Glorilla

Best Movie

American Fiction

Bob Marley: One Love

Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

The Book Of Clarence

The Color Purple

The Equalizer 3

The Little Mermaid

Best Actor

Anthony Mackie

Colman Domingo

Damson Idris

Denzel Washington

Donald Glover

Idris Elba

Jeffrey Wright

Lakeith Stanfield

Best Actress

Angela Bassett

Ayo Edebiri

Coco Jones

Danielle Brooks

Fantasia

Halle Bailey

Issa Rae

Regina King

Youngstars Award

Akira Akbar

Blue Ivy Carter

Demi Singleton

Heiress Diana Harris

Jabria Mccullum

Jalyn Hall

Leah Jeffries

Van Van

Sportswoman Of The Year Award

A’ja Wilson

Angel Reese

Coco Gauff

Flau’jae Johnson

Juju Watkins

Naomi Osaka

Sha’carri Richardson

Simone Biles

Sportsman Of The Year Award

Anthony Edwards

Gervonta Davis

Jalen Brunson

Jalen Hurts

Kyrie Irving

Lebron James

Patrick Mahomes

Stephen Curry

The results, broadcast to fans around the world on October 10, 2023, left Burna Boy fans surprised and disappointed.

The event saw Burna Boy competing in several prestigious categories, including Hip Hop Artiste of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, and Best Live Performer of the Year.

To his disappointment, Kendrick Lamar emerged as the night’s big winner in these categories, leaving Burna Boy to acknowledge the strength of his competition.

The losses didn’t stop there for Burna Boy. The title of “Hustler of the Year” went to the indomitable 50 Cent, and “Best Collaboration of the Year” slipped through his fingers as Lil Durk and J. Cole claimed victory with their track ‘All My Life,’ overshadowing Burna Boy’s ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ featuring 21 Savage.

In another twist, the Best Hip Hop Video award was awarded to Lil Uzi Vert’s ‘Just Wanna Rock,’ pushing Burna Boy’s ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ featuring 21 Savage into the shadows once more. 

The night reached its climax when his popular song ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ also failed to secure the Song of the Year title, ceding victory to Lil Durk and J. Cole.

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Davido redefined the Afrobeat genre with an outstanding performance at the event held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

For a debut appearance on the BET stage, trust Davido to bring out his A-game.

The stage props were designed to depict a typical conservative Nigerian home.

Just some few minutes into his performance, the crowd were already on their feet, jamming to Feel It and Unavailable off his Timeless album.

Davido’s Performance on the BET awards stage was historical, etching his position as one of the best Afrobeat performers of all time.

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Lizzo kicked off the show, hosted by Taraji P. Henson, with a shining performance of her latest hit, ‘About Damn Time.’

Several of the presenters, performers and award recipients called for action after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday

There were moments of joy, however, too. Brandy did a surprise performance with Jack Harlow, and Mariah Carey hit some impressive high notes in a surprise performance with Latto.

Sean “Diddy” Combs received a lifetime achievement award. He was celebrated by a host of fellow artistes and former collaborators like Mary J. Blige and Kanye West.

Will Smith, who stoked controversy at the Academy Awards by slapping Chris Rock on stage shortly before winning the best actor Oscar, won the BET Award for best actor on Sunday.

A full list of nominees follows below, with the winners announced during the broadcast indicated in bold:

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Ari Lennox

Chlöe

Doja Cat

H.E.R.

Jazmine Sullivan *WINNER

Mary J. Blige

Summer Walker

Best male R&B/Pop Artist

Blxst

Chris Brown

Giveon

Lucky Daye

The Weeknd *WINNER

Wizkid

Yung Bleu

Best Group

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) *WINNER

Chlöe X Halle

City Girls

Lil Baby & Lil Durk

Migos

Young Dolph & Key Glock

Best Collaboration

Wizkid feat. Justin Bieber & Tems – “Essence” *WINNER

DJ Khaled fest. Lil Baby & Lil Durk – “Every Chance I Get”

Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “Family Ties

Doja Cat feat. SZA – “Kiss Me More”

Drake feat. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”

Bia feat. Nicki Minaj – “Whole Lotta Money (Remix)”

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Cardi B

Doja Cat

Latto

Megan Thee Stallion *WINNER

Nicki Minaj

Saweetie

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

Drake

Future

J. Cole

Jack Harlow

Kanye West

Kendrick Lamar *WINNER

Lil Baby

Video of the Year

Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “Family Ties”

Chlöe – “Have Mercy”

Doja Cat feat. SZA – “Kiss Me More”

Ari Lennox – “Pressure”

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – “Smokin Out The Window” *WINNER

Drake feat. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”

Video Director of the Year

Anderson .Paak a.k.a. Director .Paak *WINNER

Benny Boom

Beyoncé & Dikayl Rimmasch

Director X

Hype Williams

Missy Elliott

Best New Artist

Baby Keem

Benny the Butcher

Latto *WINNER

Muni Long

Tems

Yung Bleu

Album of the Year

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – “An Evening with Silk Sonic” *WINNER

H.E.R. – “Back of My Mind”

Tyler, the Creator – “Call Me If You Get Lost”

Drake – “Certified Lover Boy”

Kanye West – “Donda”

Jazmine Sullivan – “Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe”

Doja Cat – “Planet Her”

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

Marvin Sapp – “All In Your Hands”

Kanye West – “Come to Life”

Kelly Price – “Grace”

Fred Hammond – “Hallelujah”

H.E.R. & Tauren Wells – “Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)”

Election Worship & Maverick City Music – “Jireh”

Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin – “We Win” *WINNER

BET Her

Alicia Keys – “Best of Me (Originals)”

Mary J. Blige – “Good Morning Gorgeous” *WINNER

Chlöe – “Have Mercy”

Ari Lennox – “Pressure”

Jazmine Sullivan – “Roster”

Summer Walker & Ari Lennox – “Unloyal”

Doja Cat – “Woman”

Best International Act

Dave (UK)

Dinos (France)

Fally Ipupa (DRC)

Fireboy DML (Nigeria)

Little Simz (UK)

Ludmilla (Brazil)

Major League DJZ (South Africa)

Tayc (France)

Tems (Nigeria) *WINNER

Best Movie

“Candyman”

“King Richard” *WINNER

“Respect”

“Space Jam: A New Legacy”

“Summer of Soul”

“The Harder They Fall”

Best Actor

Adrian Holmes – “Bel-Air”

Anthony Anderson – “Black-ish”

Damson Idris – “Snowfall”

Denzel Washington – “The Tragedy of Macbeth”

Forest Whitaker – “Respect” / “Godfather of Harlem”

Jabari Banks – “Bel-Air”

Sterling K. Brown – “This Is Us”

Will Smith – “King Richard” *WINNER

Best Actress

Aunjanue Ellis – “King Richard”

Coco Jones – “Bel-Air”

Issa Rae – “Insecure”

Jennifer Hudson – “Respect”

Mary J. Blige – “Power Book II: Ghost”

Queen Latifah – “The Equalizer”

Quinta Brunson – “Abbott Elementary”

Regina King – “The Harder They Fal”

Zendaya – “Euphoria” / “Spider-Man: No Way Home” *WINNER

Youngstars Award

Akira Akbar

Demi Singleton

Miles Brown

Saniyya Sidney

Storm Reid

Marsai Martin *WINNER

Sportswoman of the Year Award

Brittney Griner

Candace Parker

Naomi Osaka *WINNER

Serena Williams

Sha’Carri Richardson

Simone Biles

Sportsman of the Year Award

Aaron Donald

Bubba Wallace

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Ja Morant

LeBron James

Stephen Curry *WINNER

Speaking on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Jay Foley said he was surprised to note that the media had to arrive at the venue five hours before the main show opens.

He also told Andy Dosty that, all the media houses that were given the green pass had to log all equipment they would come to the venue with and any other foreign material rejected.

One thing he said shocked him to the core was that, the audience in the auditorium weren’t allowed to take photos or film the event onto their individual social media platforms.

He said there were spaces for photographers, adding that about 3,000 people worked on the set for the show to start.

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Other technical things, he noted, were that, even LED screens were customised to make the show a success.

When I went for BET 2013, media queued at 12:pm. The main event started at 5:pm – What you are working with are supposed to be logged by the organisers. Anything apart from what you registered would not be allowed.

No filming on your phone when show starts… About 3,000 people worked on the BET Awards’ sets in 2013.

The first time I walked into an award show in Germany, I realised they had resources that were customised for the event. Same with BET in 2013 – LED screens were designed in triangular shapes specifically for the event.

You couldn’t interview celebrities who were not booked for your media house, he told Andy Dosty.