Stars & Strikes: Leon Thomas, Ty Dolla $ign, DDG & More Link At Kingpin Bowling's BET Awards After Party
BET Awards weekend is always a spectacle. Black excellence in music, film, sports and culture is highlighted throughout and this year was no different. The 2025 BET Awards marked the 25th anniversary of the legendary event. Considering how massive of a milestone it was, the parties thrown in support had to match the energy.
Kingpin Bowling Group is an event series shaking up nightlife with curated, multi-city bowling experiences. It's only right that after 'Culture's Biggest Night' on Monday (June 9th), the collective founded by Jermaine Bush and Brian 'Brees' Torres held a star-studded, late-night party at Lucky Strike DTLA to celebrate the occasion.
A who's who of hip-hop and R&B took to the lanes, exchanging strikes and tips in equal measure as they showed off their bowling skills. With a strong turnout and undeniable energy, the night reaffirmed Kingpin Bowling's status as the definitive celebrity nightlife destination.The room was filled to the brim with notable faces, including the night's host DDG, Ty Dolla $ign, DJ Drama, Bizzy Crook, and Leon Thomas, who celebrated his win for Best New Artist and Male R&B/Pop Artist at the BET Awards, and many more.
Kingpin Bowling's non-traditional late night bowling parties continue to flip the script on what nightlife has become synonymous with: overpriced drinks, holding the wall and being preoccupied with your phone. In an exclusive partnership with Lucky Strike Entertainment, the platform has hosted events in LA, New York, Miami, and San Francisco for NBA All-Star Weekend, as well as expanding its reach to Paris Fashion Week. Between past partnerships with brands like Hennessy, Rolling Loud, Homme + Femme, and upcoming events during Black Yacht Weekend in Chicago and Paris Fashion Week, Kingpin Bowling is bringing the party to the bowling alley and creating a fun, conversational environment for celebrities to unwind.
Check out some photos from Kingpin Bowling's lit BET Awards after party below!
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