BET Awards 2025
- Jun 9, 2025, Los Angeles, California, USA
The BET Awards were first held in 2001 to celebrate black entertainers and minorities in music, film, TV, and sports.
Since then, the iconic award show has honored numerous singers, groups, actors, and sports stars each year, and 2025 will be no exception.
This year’s award ceremony offers much more than 22 fantastic awards, as it will feature performances from some of the biggest names in music right now.
If you cannot wait to watch the much-loved ceremony, here are all the latest details on the BET Awards 2025, including its date, venue, host, performers, award categories, and broadcasting information.
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When and Where Are the BET Awards 2025?
The BET Awards 2025 are scheduled to be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2025.
Who Will Host the Ceremony?
The iconic award show will be hosted by stand-up comedian and actor Kevin Hart (Central Intelligence).
It will mark the second time the 45-year-old funnyman has hosted the BET Awards, as he emceed the event in 2011.
Who Will Perform at the Award Show?
The following five fantastic acts are scheduled to perform at the 25th BET Awards:
- Teyana Taylor
- Lil Wayne
- Playboi Carti
- GloRilla
- Leon Thomas
What Are the Award Categories?
The 2025 BET Awards will present 22 awards in music, film, TV, and sports at this year’s ceremony.
The award categories are:
- Album of the Year
- Video of the Year
- Viewer’s Choice Award
- Best Collaboration
- Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Best Male Hip Hop Artist
- Best New Artist
- Best Group
- BET Her Award
- Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
- Video Director of the Year
- Best Movie
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Sportswoman of the Year
- Sportsman of the Year
- Best International Act
- Best New International Act
- YoungStars Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Who Has Received the Most Nominations?
Kendrick Lamar has received ten nominations at the 25th BET Awards, making him the most nominated artist this year. He has received nods in various prestigious categories, including Album of the Year.
Close behind with six nominations apiece are Drake, Future, Doechii, and GloRilla. Also, Metro Booming earned five nominations, and The Weeknd and SZA have four.
Who Has Received a Nomination for Album of the Year?
The main award of the night is Album of the Year, and eight fantastic nominees are in the running for the prestigious award at the BET Awards 2025. However, only one will be called onto the stage to accept it.
The nominees are:
- Beyonce – Cowboy Carter
- Chris Brown – 11:11 (Deluxe)
- GloRilla – Glorius
- The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow
- Future and Metro Boomin – We Don’t Trust You
- Drake and PartyNextDoor – Some Sexy Songs 4 U
- Kendrick Lamar – GNX
- Doechii – Alligator Bites Never Heal
Where Can I Watch the BET Awards 2025?
To find out if your favorite artist, group, actor, or sports star has received an award, live stream the BET Awards 2025 in the US on BET.com at 8 pm (ET/PT) on Monday, June 9, 2025. Alternatively, you can watch it on BET+ or BET Pluto TV. You will not want to miss it!
Live updates will be provided on BET’s official social media accounts, including the BETNetworks channel on YouTube.
