This content is copyright of CelebMix.com. The 2025 BET Awards, held at the iconic Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and hosted again by the irrepressible Kevin Hart, delivered a night of unforgettable triumphs, heartfelt tributes, and historic milestones. Kendrick Lamar emerged as the undisputed king of the evening, sweeping five awards-including Album of the Year for GNX, Best Male Hip Hop Artist for a record eighth time, and Video of the Year for "Not Like Us"-out of a staggering ten nominations. His dominant night not only solidified his legacy as a generational force but also marked only the second time an artist has twice claimed Album of the Year honors, a feat he now shares with Beyoncé. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BET (@bet) Alongside Lamar, SZA and Chris Brown continued their reign as R&B royalty. SZA secured Best Female R&B/Pop Artist for the third year running, tying Alicia Keys and trailing only Beyoncé, and shared the Best Collaboration prize with Lamar for their smash "Luther," a touching nod to the late Luther Vandross. Meanwhile, Chris Brown extended his own record as Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, also winning the Viewer's Choice Award for "Residuals." The night also saw Doechii break through to claim Best Female Hip Hop Artist, using her platform to deliver a powerful speech in support of protestors outside the venue. Despite high hopes and multiple nominations, Drake left empty-handed, making for one of the night's most talked-about surprises. From electrifying performances to moving tributes for legends like Quincy Jones, Angie Stone and Roberta Flack, the 2025 BET Awards celebrated both the influence of Black culture and the rising stars shaping its future. For the full list of 2025 BET Awards winners and all the night's standout moments, keep reading below. Album of the Year $ome $exy $ongs 4 U - Drake & Partynextdoor 11:11 Deluxe - Chris Brown Alligator Bites Never Heal - Doechii Cowboy Carter - Beyoncé Glorious - GloRilla WINNER: GNX - Kendrick Lamar Hurry Up Tomorrow - The Weeknd We Don't Trust You - Future & Metro Boomin Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Ari Lennox Ayra Starr Coco Jones Kehlani Muni Long Summer Walker WINNER: SZA Victoria Monét Best Male R&B/Pop Artist Bruno Mars WINNER: Chris Brown Drake Fridayy Leon Thomas Teddy Swims The Weeknd Usher Best Group 41 Common & Pete Rock Drake & Partynextdoor Flo WINNER: Future & Metro Boomin Jacquees & Dej Loaf Larry June, 2 Chainz, The Alchemist Maverick City Music Best Collaboration "30 For 30" - SZA feat. Kendrick Lamar "Alter Ego" - Doechii feat. JT "Are You Even Real" - Teddy Swims feat. Giv?on "Beckham" - Dee Billz feat. Kyle Richh, Kai Swervo, KJ Swervo Bless - Lil Wayne, Wheezy & Young Thug "Like That" - Future & Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar WINNER: "Luther" - Kendrick Lamar & SZA "Sticky" - Tyler, The Creator feat. GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne "Timeless" - The Weeknd feat. Playboi Carti Best Female Hip Hop Artist Cardi B WINNER: Doechii Doja Cat GloRilla Latto Megan Thee Stallion Nicki Minaj Rapsody Sexyy Red Best Male Hip Hop Artist BigXthaPlug Bossman DLow Burna Boy Drake Future WINNER: Kendrick Lamar Key Glock Lil Wayne Tyler, The Creator Video of the Year "3AM in Tokeyo" - Key Glock "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" - Shaboozey "After Hours" - Kehlani "Denial Is a River" - Doechii "Family Matters" - Drake WINNER: "Not Like Us" - Kendrick Lamar "Timeless" - The Weeknd feat. Playboi Carti "Type Shit" - Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti Video Director of the Year Anderson .
Paak B Pace Productions & Jacquees Benny Boom Cactus Jack Cole Bennett WINNER: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar Dave Meyers Foggieraw Tyler, The Creator Best New Artist 41 Ayra Starr BigXthaPlug BossMan Dlow Dee Billz WINNER: Leon Thomas October London Shaboozey Teddy Swims Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award "A God (There Is)" - Common & Pete Rock feat. Jennifer Hudson "Amen" - Pastor Mike Jr. "Better Days" - Fridayy "Church Doors" - Yolanda Adams feat. Sir The Baptist & Donald Lawrence (Terry Hunter Remix) "Constant" - Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore & Anthony Gargiula "Deserve to Win" - Tamela Mann "Faith" - Rapsody WINNER: "Rain Down on Me" - GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music Viewer's Choice Award WINNER: "Residuals" - Chris Brown "Denial Is a River" - Doechii "Nokia" - Drake "Like That" - Future & Metro Boomin feat. Kendrick Lamar "TGIF" - GloRilla "Not Like Us" - Kendrick Lamar "Luther" - Kendrick Lamar & SZA "Brokey" - Latto Best International Act Any Gabrielly (Brazil) WINNNER: Ayra Starr (Nigeria) Basky (UK) Black Sherif (Ghana) Ezra Collective (UK) Joé Dwèt Filé (France) MC Luanna (Brazil) Rema (Nigeria) SDM (France) Tyla (South Africa) Uncle Waffles (Swaziland) Best New International Act Abigail Chams (Tanzania) Ajulicosta (Brazil) Amabbi (Brazil) Dlala Thukzin (South Africa) Dr Yaro (France) KWN (UK) Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa) Merveille (France) Odeal (UK) Shallipopi (Nigeria) TxC (South