2025 Caribbean Music Awards Celebrate Regional Music Excellence in Brooklyn

The third annual Caribbean Music Awards, held on August 28, 2025, at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre and broadcast on BET, celebrated the rich diversity and influence of Caribbean music across genres such as reggae, dancehall, soca, bouyon, and more. The event, hosted by Majah Hype, featured electrifying performances from stars like Elephant Man, Ding Dong, Lady Lava, and Lila Iké, while honoring legends including Bounty Killer, Sizzla, and Buju Banton for their lifetime contributions. Shenseea emerged as the night's biggest winner with five awards, including dancehall album, song, and collaboration of the year, while Masicka secured four trophies aided by key collaborations. Other notable winners included Romain Virgo for Male Reggae Artist of the Year and King of Dancehall Vybz Kartel with three awards, emphasizing the event's celebration of both established and emerging talent. The ceremony also featured special recognitions such as the lifetime achievement award to Bounty Killer and the humanitarian award to Sizzla, alongside a vibrant red carpet experience highlighted by DJ AG's US debut. Overall, the awards underscored Caribbean music's global cultural impact and its dynamic present and future.