BET Awards 2025 Set with Lil Wayne, Kendrick, Usher, Chris Brown, The Weeknd in Los Angeles

The 2025 BET Awards, celebrating its 25th anniversary, promises a star-studded event highlighting Black excellence in music and culture, airing live from Los Angeles on June 9. Performers include hip-hop legend Lil Wayne, multi-hyphenate Teyana Taylor—who will also creatively direct the 106 & Park 25th Anniversary Tribute featuring original hosts and performances from Bow Wow, Amerie, B2K, and others—alongside breakout star GloRilla, Playboi Carti, and Leon Thomas. Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with ten nods, followed by Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla with six each, while Metro Boomin, SZA, and The Weeknd also have multiple nominations. A key highlight is the ongoing rivalry and competition among music giants including Usher, Chris Brown, and The Weeknd, all nominated again and representing different eras and styles of R&B, alongside the high-profile competitive narrative between Drake and Kendrick Lamar in hip-hop categories. The event also revives nostalgic elements with the 106 & Park tribute, emphasizing the BET Awards' role in showcasing cultural impact and creative innovation over the past quarter-century. Hosted by Kevin Hart, the ceremony aims to be a vibrant celebration of creativity, Black culture, and the evolving music landscape.