BET announced today that “BET Awards” 2025 keeps getting BIGGER with the first slate of performers set to hit the stage. The star-studded lineup includes 5-time GRAMMY® Award winning global hip hop icon Lil Wayne, trailblazing multi-hyphenate Teyana Taylor, with a one night only legendary performance unlike anything you’ve seen before, GRAMMY® nominated superstar GloRilla, genre-defying hitmaker Playboi Carti, and GRAMMY® Award winning singer, songwriter, and producer Leon Thomas. The 25th anniversary of “BET Awards” will air LIVE from Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 01:00AM WAT on BET DStv Channel 129 and GOtv Channel 21.
“We’re setting the tone for a night that celebrates 25 years of impact, creativity, and Black culture,” said Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET. “With electrifying performances from some of the biggest names in music and an iconic comedic host, ‘BET Awards’ 2025 will be a can’t-miss celebration of everything the culture represents.”
As previously announced, legendary comedian, actor, producer, and global box office sensation Kevin Hart will bring his signature energy and humor as host of “BET Awards” 2025.
Kendrick Lamar leads “BET Awards” 2025 nominations with ten, Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla are tied with six nominations, Metro Boomin earned five nominations, and SZA and The Weeknd are tied with four nominations each.
African trailblazers Tyla, Maglera Doe Boy, Uncle Waffles, Dlala Thukzin, TxC, Ayra Starr, Abigail Chams, Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Black Sherif, Shallipopi, Shaboozey, and Odeal are all nominated for their great contributions to music and culture over the past year.
BET also previously announced that it will celebrate the 25th anniversary of legendary music video countdown show 106 & Park with a must-see tribute, and creative directed by Teyana Taylor and The Aunties Production, Beloved former hosts AJ Calloway, Free Marie Wright, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz, and Terrence J will reunite on stage for a nostalgic celebration. The tribute will feature timeline-shattering performances from previous host and Mr. 106 & Park, Bow Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I., and more, bringing back the culture-defining energy, music and moments of the history-making franchise.
Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, serves as the Executive Producer for “BET Awards” 2025, with Jamal Noisette, SVP of Tentpoles & Music Community Engagement, for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serving as Executive Producers.
This years’ Awards sees an exciting partnership between BET Africa and Durban Tourism that will bring an exciting social media competition, offering two lucky international winners an all-expenses-paid trip to Durban. The winners’ experience of the very best of South Africa’s playground, Durban, will all be captured in a special 22-minute special set to air on BET Africa later this year.
Expect more exciting announcements, including more performers, honorees, and more. Additionally, Culture’s Biggest Week returns with BET Experience 2025 (BETX)—four days of immersive fan-focused events from Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, ahead of the “BET Awards” 2025.
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“BET Awards” is one of the most-watched award shows on cable television, according to the Nielsen Company. The “BET Awards” franchise remains the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans, and it is the #1 telecast for BET every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of categories.
