Mariah Carey, Kirk Franklin, Snoop Dogg Receive Ultimate Icon Awards at 2025 BET Awards

At the 2025 BET Awards, Mariah Carey received her first-ever BET Award, being honored with the Ultimate Icon Award alongside Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin for their decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact. Carey performed her new single 'Type Dangerous' live for the first time and encouraged fans to embrace their individuality and be iconic in their own right. Kirk Franklin also received the Ultimate Icon Award, delivering an emotional speech about his personal struggles and closing the event with a powerful medley featuring several artists. Jamie Foxx, who overcame medical complications from a stroke, was honored with a surprise tribute from Stevie Wonder and expressed gratitude for his career and health. The awards celebrated the lasting influence and versatility of these artists across genres and highlighted their impact on both the industry and their communities.