Kendrick Lamar was the standout winner at the 2025 BET Awards, dominating the ceremony with multiple honors for his sixth studio album, GNX, released last November. The event, hosted by Kevin Hart, took place Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Lamar secured top awards including Album of the Year for GNX, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Video of the Year for Not Like Us, and Best Collaboration with SZA for their track Luther. He also tied for Video Director of the Year alongside longtime collaborator Dave Free. Other major winners included SZA for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and Chris Brown for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. Doechii was recognized as Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, while Leon Thomas earned Best New Artist. In acting categories, Denzel Washington won Best Actor, and Cynthia Erivo took home Best Actress. The ceremony also honored music legends Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin, and Snoop Dogg with the 2025 Ultimate Icon Award. Here’s the full list of winners; Album of the YearDrake and PartyNextDoor, $Some $Sexy $Songs 4 UChris Brown, 11:11 DeluxeDoechii, Alligator Bites Never HealBeyonc, Cowboy CarterGloRilla, GloriousKendrick Lamar, GNX (WINNER)The Weeknd, Hurry Up TomorrowFuture and Metro Boomin, We Dont Trust YouBest Female R&B/Pop ArtistAri LennoxAyra StarrCoco JonesKehlaniMuni LongSummer WalkerSZA (WINNER)Victoria MontBest Male R&B/Pop ArtistBruno MarsChris Brown (WINNER)DrakeFridayyLeon ThomasTeddy SwimsThe WeekndUsherBest Group41Common and Pete RockDrake and PartyNextDoorFLOFuture and Metro Boomin (WINNER)Jaquees and Dej LoafLarry June, 2 Chainz, The AlchemistMaverick City MusicBest CollaborationSZA Featuring Kendrick Lamar, 30 For 30Doechii Featuring JT, Alter EgoTeddy swims Featuring Giveon, Are You Even RealDee Billz Featuring Kyle Richh, Kai Swervo, KJ Swervo, BeckhamLil Wayne, Wheezy and Young Thug, BlessFuture, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar, Like ThatKendrick Lamar and SZA, Luther (WINNER)Tyler, The Creator Featuring Glorilla, Sexxy Red and Lil Wayne, StickyThe Weeknd Featuring Playboi Carti, TimelessBest Female Hip Hop ArtistCardi BDoechii (WINNER)Doja CatGloRillaLattoMegan Thee StallionNicki MinajRapsodySexxy RedBest Male Hip Hop ArtistBigXThaPlugBossMan DlowBurna BoyDrakeFutureKendrick Lamar (WINNER)Key GlockLil WayneTyler, The CreatorVideo of the YearKey Glock, 3AM in ToKEYoShaboozey, A Bar Song (Tipsy)Kehlani, After HoursDoechii, Denial is a RiverDrake, Family MattersKendrick Lamar, Not Like Us (WINNER)The Weeknd Featuring Playboi Carti, TimelessFuture, Metro Boomin Travis Scott and Playboi Carti, Type ShitVideo Director of the YearAnderson .PaakB Pace Productions and JacqueesBenny BoomCactus JackCole BennettDave Free and Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)Dave MeyersFoggierawTyler, The CreatorBest New Artist41Ayra StarrBigXThaPlugBossMan DlowDee BillzLeon Thomas (WINNER)October LondonShaboozeyTeddy SwimsBest Gospel, Inspiration AwardCommon and Pete Rock Featuring Jennifer Hudson, A God (There Is)Pastor Mike Jr., AmenFridayy, Better DaysYolanda Adams Featuring Sir The Baptist and Donald Lawrence, Church Doors (Terry Hunter Remix)Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore and Anthony Gargiula, ConstantTamela Mann, Deserve to WinRapsody, FaithGloRilla Featuring Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, Rain Down on Me (WINNER)Viewers Choice AwardChris Brown, Residuals (WINNER)Doechii, Denial is a RiverDrake, NokiaFuture and Metro Boomin Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Like ThatGloRilla, TGIFKendrick Lamar, Not Like UsKendrick Lamar and SZA, LutherLatto, BrokeyBET HerMary J. Blige, Beautiful PeopleBeyonc Featuring Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts, BlackbirdDoechii, BloomTems, BurningCynthia Erivo Featuring Ariana Grande, Defying GrafitySummer Walker, Heart of a woman (WINNER)Tems, Hold onFLO and GloRilla, In My BagBest MovieBad Boys: Ride or DieBeverly Hills Cop: Axel FLuther: Never Too Much (WINNER)Mufasa: The Lion KingOne of Them DaysRebel RidgeThe Piano LessonThe Six Triple EightBest ActorAaron PierreAldis HodgeAnthony MackieColman DomingoDenzel Washington (WINNER)Jamie FoxxJoey Bada$$Kevin HartSterling K. BrownWill SmithBest ActressAndra DayAngela BassettCoco JonesCynthia Erivo (WINNER)Keke PalmerKerry WashingtonQuinta BrunsonViola DavisZendayaYoungstars AwardAkira AkbarBlue Ivy Carter (WINNER)Graceyn Gracie HollingsworthHeiress HarrisMelody HurdThaddeus J. MixsonTyrik JohnsonVanVanSportswoman of the Year AwardAja WilsonAngel Reese (WINNER)Claressa ShieldsCoco GauffDawn StaleyFlauJae JohnsonJuju WatkinsShacarri RichardsonSimone BilesSportsman of the Year AwardAaron JudgeAnthony EdwardsDeion SandersJalen Hurts (WINNER)Jayson TatumLebron JamesSaquon BarkleyStephen CurryThe post Full list of winners at 2025 BET awards appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.Full list of winners at 2025 BET awards
Kendrick Lamar was the standout winner at the 2025 BET Awards, dominating the ceremony with multiple honors for his sixth studio album, GNX, released last November. The event, hosted by Kevin Hart, took place Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Lamar secured top awards including Album of the Year for GNX, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Video of the Year for Not Like Us, and Best Collaboration with SZA for their track Luther. He also tied for Video Director of the Year alongside longtime collaborator Dave Free. Other major winners included SZA for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and Chris Brown for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. Doechii was recognized as Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, while Leon Thomas earned Best New Artist. In acting categories, Denzel Washington won Best Actor, and Cynthia Erivo took home Best Actress. The ceremony also honored music legends Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin, and Snoop Dogg with the 2025 Ultimate Icon Award. Here’s the full list of winners; Album of the YearDrake and PartyNextDoor, $Some $Sexy $Songs 4 UChris Brown, 11:11 DeluxeDoechii, Alligator Bites Never HealBeyonc, Cowboy CarterGloRilla, GloriousKendrick Lamar, GNX (WINNER)The Weeknd, Hurry Up TomorrowFuture and Metro Boomin, We Dont Trust YouBest Female R&B/Pop ArtistAri LennoxAyra StarrCoco JonesKehlaniMuni LongSummer WalkerSZA (WINNER)Victoria MontBest Male R&B/Pop ArtistBruno MarsChris Brown (WINNER)DrakeFridayyLeon ThomasTeddy SwimsThe WeekndUsherBest Group41Common and Pete RockDrake and PartyNextDoorFLOFuture and Metro Boomin (WINNER)Jaquees and Dej LoafLarry June, 2 Chainz, The AlchemistMaverick City MusicBest CollaborationSZA Featuring Kendrick Lamar, 30 For 30Doechii Featuring JT, Alter EgoTeddy swims Featuring Giveon, Are You Even RealDee Billz Featuring Kyle Richh, Kai Swervo, KJ Swervo, BeckhamLil Wayne, Wheezy and Young Thug, BlessFuture, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar, Like ThatKendrick Lamar and SZA, Luther (WINNER)Tyler, The Creator Featuring Glorilla, Sexxy Red and Lil Wayne, StickyThe Weeknd Featuring Playboi Carti, TimelessBest Female Hip Hop ArtistCardi BDoechii (WINNER)Doja CatGloRillaLattoMegan Thee StallionNicki MinajRapsodySexxy RedBest Male Hip Hop ArtistBigXThaPlugBossMan DlowBurna BoyDrakeFutureKendrick Lamar (WINNER)Key GlockLil WayneTyler, The CreatorVideo of the YearKey Glock, 3AM in ToKEYoShaboozey, A Bar Song (Tipsy)Kehlani, After HoursDoechii, Denial is a RiverDrake, Family MattersKendrick Lamar, Not Like Us (WINNER)The Weeknd Featuring Playboi Carti, TimelessFuture, Metro Boomin Travis Scott and Playboi Carti, Type ShitVideo Director of the YearAnderson .PaakB Pace Productions and JacqueesBenny BoomCactus JackCole BennettDave Free and Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)Dave MeyersFoggierawTyler, The CreatorBest New Artist41Ayra StarrBigXThaPlugBossMan DlowDee BillzLeon Thomas (WINNER)October LondonShaboozeyTeddy SwimsBest Gospel, Inspiration AwardCommon and Pete Rock Featuring Jennifer Hudson, A God (There Is)Pastor Mike Jr., AmenFridayy, Better DaysYolanda Adams Featuring Sir The Baptist and Donald Lawrence, Church Doors (Terry Hunter Remix)Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore and Anthony Gargiula, ConstantTamela Mann, Deserve to WinRapsody, FaithGloRilla Featuring Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, Rain Down on Me (WINNER)Viewers Choice AwardChris Brown, Residuals (WINNER)Doechii, Denial is a RiverDrake, NokiaFuture and Metro Boomin Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Like ThatGloRilla, TGIFKendrick Lamar, Not Like UsKendrick Lamar and SZA, LutherLatto, BrokeyBET HerMary J. Blige, Beautiful PeopleBeyonc Featuring Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts, BlackbirdDoechii, BloomTems, BurningCynthia Erivo Featuring Ariana Grande, Defying GrafitySummer Walker, Heart of a woman (WINNER)Tems, Hold onFLO and GloRilla, In My BagBest MovieBad Boys: Ride or DieBeverly Hills Cop: Axel FLuther: Never Too Much (WINNER)Mufasa: The Lion KingOne of Them DaysRebel RidgeThe Piano LessonThe Six Triple EightBest ActorAaron PierreAldis HodgeAnthony MackieColman DomingoDenzel Washington (WINNER)Jamie FoxxJoey Bada$$Kevin HartSterling K. BrownWill SmithBest ActressAndra DayAngela BassettCoco JonesCynthia Erivo (WINNER)Keke PalmerKerry WashingtonQuinta BrunsonViola DavisZendayaYoungstars AwardAkira AkbarBlue Ivy Carter (WINNER)Graceyn Gracie HollingsworthHeiress HarrisMelody HurdThaddeus J. MixsonTyrik JohnsonVanVanSportswoman of the Year AwardAja WilsonAngel Reese (WINNER)Claressa ShieldsCoco GauffDawn StaleyFlauJae JohnsonJuju WatkinsShacarri RichardsonSimone BilesSportsman of the Year AwardAaron JudgeAnthony EdwardsDeion SandersJalen Hurts (WINNER)Jayson TatumLebron JamesSaquon BarkleyStephen CurryThe post Full list of winners at 2025 BET awards appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
