The 2025 BET Awards happened on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Kevin Hart hosted the event. It celebrated Kendrick Lamar’s success and Blue Ivy’s rise. The awards honored artists, athletes, and actors shaping Black culture today.
Here is the list of winners:
FULL LIST OF WINNERS – BET AWARDS 2025
- Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA
- Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown
- Best Group: Future & Metro Boomin
- Best Collaboration: “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
- Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar
- Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Doechii
- Video of the Year: “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
- Video Director of the Year: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
- Best New Artist: Leon Thomas
- Album of the Year: GNX – Kendrick Lamar
- Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award: “Rain Down on Me” – GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music
- Best Actress: Cynthia Erivo
- Best Actor: Denzel Washington
- Best Movie: Luther: Never Too Much
- YoungStars Award: Blue Ivy Carter
- Sportswoman of the Year: Angel Reese (Basketball)
- Sportsman of the Year: Jalen Hurts (Football)
- BET Her Award: “Heart of a Woman” – Summer Walker
- Best New International Act: TxCT (South Africa), Ajuliacosta (Brazil)
- Best International Act: Ayra Starr
Viewer’s Choice Award went to “Residuals” — Chris Brown.
