BET has unveiled the nominees for the 2025 BET Awards, airing live Monday, June 9, at 8 p.m. ET on the network.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the overall pack with 10 nods, including Album of the Year (GNX).
Alt-R&B superstars SZA and The Weeknd are the most-nominated R&B acts with four nominations each, including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, respectively.
Meanwhile, Chris Brown is nominated in three categories, including the fan-voted Viewer’s Choice Award for his hit single “Residuals.” The song appears on the R&B superstar’s Grammy-winning album, 11:11 (Deluxe).
The 2025 BET Awards, hosted by comedian and actor Kevin Hart, will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This year’s ceremony will not only celebrate the 25th anniversary of Culture’s Biggest Night but also the same milestone anniversary for 106 & Park.
According to BET, there will be a 106 & Park reunion honoring the iconic music video countdown show’s legacy with former hosts AJ & Free, Terrence J, Rocsi, Julissa, and Keshia Chanté. Amerie, B2K, Bow Wow, Mya, T.I. and others are set to perform as part of the tribute.
“106 & Park was more than just a music countdown show; it was the heartbeat of Black youth culture and one of the highest-rated BET programs for over a decade,” says Scott Mills, president and CEO of BET. “From Freestyle Friday to unforgettable live performances, it launched careers, influenced fashion, and became a platform where voices, style, and sound converged. 106 & Park both celebrated and fueled many of the most important musical and culture evolutions that occurred during its two-and-a-half-decade tenure.”
Connie Orlando, executive vice president of specials, music programming and music strategy at BET, adds, “106 & Park served as a cultural touchstone, embodying the energy, creativity and authenticity of a generation. It provided artists a direct connection to their fans, transforming everyday moments into lasting memories. The show’s legacy continues to influence how we engage with music, connect with talent, and celebrate Black creativity. We are thrilled to commemorate 25 years of this iconic series at this year’s BET Awards.”
See the full list of nominees at the 2025 BET Awards 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
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
SZA
Victoria Monét
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bruno Mars
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
Leon Thomas
Teddy Swims
The Weeknd
Usher
Best Group
41
Common & Pete Rock
Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR
FLO
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. Givēon
“Beckham” – Dee Billz Feat. Kyle Richh, Kai Swervo, KJ Swervo
“Bless” – Lil Wayne, Wheezy & Young Thug
“Like That” – Future & Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar
“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
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
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
“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
Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Dave Meyers
Foggieraw
Tyler, The Creator
Best New Artist
41
Ayra Starr
BigXthaPlug
Bossman Dlow
Dee Billz
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
Rain Down On Me – GloRilla Feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music
Viewer’s Choice Award
“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)
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Bashy (United Kingdom)
Black Sherif (Ghana)
Ezra Collective (United Kingdom)
Joé Dwèt Filé (France)
MC Luanna (Brazil)
Rema (Nigeria)
SDM (France)
Tyla (South Africa)
Uncle Waffles (Swaziland)
Best New International Act
Abigail Chams (Tanzania)
Ajuliacosta (Brazil)
Amabbi (Brazil)
Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)
Dr Yaro (France)
KWN (United Kingdom)
Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa)
Merveille (France)
Odeal (United Kingdom)
Shallipopi (Nigeria)
The 2025 BET Awards, hosted by Kevin Hart, airs live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9, at 8 p.m. ET on BET.
