The 2025 BET Awards concluded with a spectacular night of music, culture, and celebration at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 9. Running for over four and a half hours, the show honored the best in Black entertainment and artistry. While not all awards were presented during the live broadcast, the complete winners list was published online.
Notable highlights from the evening included Ultimate Icon Awards given to Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin, recognizing their legendary contributions to the industry.
Here’s a full breakdown of the night’s biggest winners across various categories:
Album of the Year
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Winner: GNX — Kendrick Lamar
Other nominees included Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow, and Drake & Partynextdoor’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
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Winner: SZA
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
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Winner: Chris Brown
Best Group
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Winner: Future & Metro Boomin
Best Collaboration
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Winner: “Luther” — Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
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Winner: Doechii
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
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Winner: Kendrick Lamar
Video of the Year
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Winner: “Not Like Us” — Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year
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Winner: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Best New Artist
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Winner: Leon Thomas
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
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Winner: “Rain Down on Me” — GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music
Viewer’s Choice Award
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Winner: “Residuals” — Chris Brown
Best International Act
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Winner: Tyla (South Africa)
Best New International Act
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Winner: Shallipopi (Nigeria)
BET Her Award
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Winner: “Heart of a Woman” — Summer Walker
Best Movie
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Winner: Luther: Never Too Much
Best Actor
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Winner: Denzel Washington
Best Actress
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Winner: Cynthia Erivo
Young Stars Award
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Winner: Blue Ivy Carter
Sportswoman of the Year
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Winner: Angel Reese
Sportsman of the Year
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Winner: Jalen Hurts
The BET Awards 2025 highlighted the excellence and global impact of Black creatives across music, film, sports, and culture. With surprise wins and powerful performances, it was a night to remember.
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