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Kendrick Lamar leads the 2025 BET Awards with multiple wins, including Album of the Year. Tems, SZA, Chris Brown, Doechii, and even Blue Ivy also grabbed headlines at a star-packed ceremony.
  • Kendrick Lamar won Album of the Year, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, and more.
  • SZA and Chris Brown took home top R&B honours.
  • Doechii was named Best Female Hip-Hop Artist.
  • Blue Ivy Carter won the Youngstars Award.
  • Tems clinched the BET Her Award for Heart of a Woman.
  • Legends Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin honoured with Ultimate Icon Awards.
The 2025 BET Awards celebrated not just music, but cultural influence. Kendrick Lamar’s success reflects his lyrical depth and relevance, while wins for rising stars like Doechii and Leon Thomas hint at a generational shift. With icons like Blue Ivy Carter already getting recognised, the future of Black entertainment is clearly being shaped by both legacy and evolution.

From hip-hop powerhouses to next-gen stars, this year’s BET Awards had something for everyone. Which win surprised you most?