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

BET SHOWS

LATEST ON BET.COM

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

The Impact Report: Threats to Juneteenth, Community Care in Focus, Ohio Bans DEI in Education

We’re breaking down the latest in public affairs and how every move affects Black communities.
06/20/2025

;Because of Her, I’m Here': Survivors Reflect On the Charleston Church Massacre 10 Years Later

A decade after a white supremacist killed nine Black worshippers at Mother Emanuel AME, a mother and daughter recount the event and how they still hold hope for a better future.
06/20/2025

BET Awards 2025: 5 Records Off Of Leon Thomas' MUTT That You Must Hear

"Mutt" has been the most talked about R&B album of the year thus far and with joints like these, it's a no brainer.
06/20/2025

This Week In Good Black News: Viola Davis Is Receiving Another Honorary Degree, 50 Cent's Empire Is Headed Overseas, And An HBCU Choir Is Making History

Plus, former New Orleans Saints player Brett Maxie has been inducted into the Hall Of Game and New Edition's Ricky Bell is expecting his first child.
06/20/2025

R. Kelly’s Bid for Home Release Denied Amid Wild Claims of Murder Plot, Medical Neglect

A federal judge shut down the singer's latest legal attempt to leave prison after he alleged a murder-for-hire conspiracy involving prison staff and a white supremacist gang member.
06/20/2025

Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty in London Nightclub Assault Case While Continuing World Tour

The Grammy-winning R&B singer faces serious charges stemming from a 2023 bottle attack at a Mayfair nightclub.
06/20/2025

Denver Black Man Sues City Over Wrongful Murder Charges After Defending Himself

Stephan Long is now suing the police and city, claiming his Fourth and 14th Amendment rights were violated after being charged, jailed, and placed under house arrest despite self-defense evidence.
06/20/2025

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