Kendrick Lamar Was the Top Winner
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BET Awards were filled with huge wins from Kendrick Lamar, honors for Mariah Carey & Snoop Dogg, and Doechii's passionate speech on people protesting ICE. We take you through the biggest moments of the 25th anniversary of the BET Awards.
Kendrick Lamar was the biggest winner of the 25th BET Awards on Monday night. Broadcasting live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the show crowned SZA as best female R&B and pop artist, while Doechii took home her first BET trophy for best female hip-hop artist.
Hosted by Kevin Hart, the 2025 Bet Awards features big-name nominees Kendrick Lamar, GloRilla, Drake and more and includes can't miss performances by Lil Wayne, Playboi Carti, Teyana Taylor and more.
After giving shout-outs “first and foremost” to God, followed by his teammates at his company PGLang, Lamar gave the grinning “Kill Bill” singer a nod. “SZA in the crowd,” he said, gesturing to his friend. “We on tour right now, please come to the show.”