Lil Wayne is set to take the stage at the 2025 BET Awards. Announced on Thursday (May 15), the list of performers also includes GloRilla, Playboi Carti, and Teyana Taylor. Leon Thomas will also make his BET Awards debut at the 25th annual event.
“We’re setting the tone for a night that celebrates 25 years of impact, creativity, and Black culture,” detailed Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET. “With electrifying performances from some of the biggest names in music and an iconic comedic host, BET Awards 2025 will be a can’t-miss celebration of everything the culture represents.”
As previously announced, BET will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the nostalgic music video countdown show 106 & Park with a tribute, creative directed by Teyana Taylor and The Aunties Production. Hosts AJ Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz, and Terrence J are set to unite for the affair, with performances from Bow Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I., and more.
Kevin Hart has been named the host for the anticipated award ceremony.
“I’m truly honored to host the 25th BET Awards and celebrate the culture’s biggest night. This year marks the 25th anniversary, and my partners at Hartbeat, BET, and JCE are pulling out all the stops to make it a night to remember. It’s a black-tie affair, and you’re all invited. Tune in live on June 9th, only on BET,” expressed the comedian.
Kendrick Lamar at Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominations, counting 10 potential trophies with Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla closely behind with six noms apiece.
The 2025 BET Awards are set to air live on Monday, June 9, on BET at 8 pm ET/PT.
