BET Awards 2025

BET Awards 2025 Nominees

BET Awards 2025: The Complete List of Winners

Hosted by Kevin Hart, this year’s show honored Kendrick Lamar’s reign, Blue Ivy’s rise, and the artists, athletes, and actors defining Black culture now.
06/09/2025

TRENDING TOPICS

Marlon & Shawn Wayans

Marlon & Shawn Wayans Talk Fatherhood, Legacy, and Generational Creativity

Marlon Wayans opens up in a raw and revealing sit-down with his son Shawn, showing what real Black fatherhood looks like—from piano keys to parenting philosophies. Watch them talk legacy, love, and laughter, only on BET.
06/09/2025

FEATURED VIDEOS

CELEBRITIES

Will Smith Admits His Parenting Style Backfired With Willow and Jaden

The actor and rapper reflects on how giving Willow and Jaden total freedom to tell the truth—without consequences—ended up backfiring in a major way.
06/18/2025

BET Awards 2025: The Best Mariah Carey Records For A Summer Playlist

Put the food on the grill, crack open something cold, and vibe out to these Mariah records that will have you ready to soak up the sun
06/18/2025

STYLE

D.K. Uzoukwu

12 Days of Pride: D.K. Uzoukwu Is Acting with Purpose and Pride

The 'Clean Slate' star is rewriting the script for queer Black men in Hollywood—and doing it with heart.
06/18/2025

Celebrating Pride Month: 10 Trailblazing Black LGBTQ+ Athletes Who Impacted Their Sport

Across several sports, these LGBTQ+ athletes lived their truths on the frontline.
06/20/2025

NEWS

Brittney Griner Shuts Down Claims She Used Racial Slur Against Caitlin Clark

After a viral clip sparked speculation, Griner clarified she never called Clark a slur, saying she was frustrated with a foul call.
06/18/2025

LeBron Says ‘Ring Culture’ Is Problematic

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar says that many great NBA players have never won a championship.
06/18/2025

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We Did It Up!: A Collection of 2025 Juneteenth Celebrations

We had a time last week!
06/23/2025

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka: Guaranteed Income Bolsters Newark Families

The politician announced that, according to new data, a universal cash pilot program can help reduce stress and homelessness, boost parent‑child engagement, academic outcomes, and emergency savings.
06/23/2025

Memphis Woman Sets The Fastest Scuba Dive Time On All Seven Continents

Corhonda Dawson accomplished the remarkable feat in 11 Days.
06/23/2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder To First NBA Title

Capping off one of the all-time great seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91.
06/23/2025

Suns Trade Kevin Durant To Houston Rockets

With the addition of Durant, the Rockets are now one of the favorites to come out of the Western Conference next season.
06/23/2025
Durand Bernarr

12 Days of Pride: Durand Bernarr’s Voice Is Liberation Wrapped in Funk and Flair

The genre-blurring artist opens up about self-expression, sound, and the superpower of queerness.
06/23/2025

Wine and Unwind: 10 Black Sommeliers Changing the Landscape

With so many Black owned wine brands, new and emerging, the person with a refined palate, sense of smell, and thorough knowledge of the wine topography is the sommelier.
06/21/2025

Cardi B’s “Outside” Has the Internet Screaming Song of the Summer

From No. 1 on iTunes to timeline takeovers, Cardi’s latest drop is already setting the tone for summer.
06/20/2025

New Music Friday: Cardi Back Outside, PLUTO’s Reign Begins, and Gucci Got a Surprise for Us

From Bronx bars to Atlanta flexes, this week’s releases are shaking the table — here’s what you need to hear first.
06/20/2025

BET Awards 2025: Kendrick Lamar's Records That Reminds Us To Love Our Blackness

The 5x 2025 BET Awards recipient cleared the year with his surprise album, but he's been doing the Lord's work reminding us of our worth and loving on ourselves for years.
06/20/2025

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