BET Awards 2025 Full and Final Winners List: Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Leon Thomas, Blue Ivy Carter win big
The 2025 BET Awards held on Monday night, brought on high energy and even higher stakes, as the biggest names in music, film, and sports gathered at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles to honour and recognise Black excellence.
Hosted by comedian Kevin Hart, this year's ceremony became one of the most competitive and talked-about editions yet.
Leading the pack is
Kendrick Lamar
, who scored a staggering 10 nominations including Album of the Year for GNX, Video of the Year for his powerful track 'Not Like Us,' and additional recognition for his collaborations with SZA on '30 for 30' and Luther. He was followed by Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla, each of whom earned six.
Drake made a strong showing with five nominations, including Video of the Year for 'Family Matters,' a diss track aimed at Kendrick—a reflection of their much-publicised lyrical feud that has dominated headlines and playlists this year.
SZA, a powerhouse in her own right, scored 4 nominations and was a contender in the Best Female Pop/R&B Artist category where she was joined by a list of nominees including Ari Lennox, Arya Starr, Coco Jones, Kehlani, Muni Long, Summer Walker, and Victoria Monét.
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Metro Boomin led the pack with five nominations, while The Weeknd followed closely with four. Ayra Starr, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Maverick City Music, Playboi Carti, Teddy Swims, and Tyler, the Creator each secured three nominations.
Check out the complete winner's list 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:
WINNER
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:
WINNER
Victoria Monét
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bruno Mars
Chris Brown
: WINNER
Drake
Fridayy
Leon Thomas
Teddy Swims
The Weeknd
Usher
Best Group
41
Common & Pete Rock
Drake & PartyNextDoor
FLO
Future & Metro Boomin
: WINNER
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. Giveon
'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
: WINNER
'Sticky' - Tyler, the Creator Feat. GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne
'Timeless' - The Weeknd Feat. Playboi Carti
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Cardi B
Doechii:
WINNER
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
: WINNER
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
: WINNER
'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
: WINNER
Dave Meyers
Foggieraw
Tyler, the Creator
Best New Artist
41
Ayra Starr
BigXthaPlug
Bossman Dlow
Dee Billz
Leon Thomas: WINNER
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 (Terry Hunter Remix)' - Yolanda Adams Feat. Sir The Baptist & Donald Lawrence
'Constant' - Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore & Anthony Gargiula
: WINNER
'Deserve To Win' - Tamela Mann
'Faith' - Rapsody
'Rain Down on Me' - GloRilla Feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music
Best New International Act
Abigail Chams (Tanzania)
Ajuliacosta (Brazil):
WINNER
Amabbi (Brazil)
Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)
Dr Yaro (France)
kwn (United Kingdom)
Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa)
Merveille (France)
Odeal (United Kingdom)
Shallipopi (Nigeria)
TxC (South Africa)
BET Her
'Beautiful People' - Mary J. Blige
'Blackbiird' - Beyoncé Feat. Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy & Reyna Roberts
'Bloom' - Doechii
'Burning' - Tems
'Defying Gravity' - Cynthia Erivo Feat. Ariana Grande
'Heart of a Woman' - Summer Walker:
WINNER
'Hold On' - Tems
'In My Bag' FLO & GloRilla
Beyond music, the BET Awards continue to spotlight Black excellence in cinema.
Films such as The Piano Lesson, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Rebel Ridge, Luther: Never Too Much, and Mufasa: The Lion King all received nominations. Keke Palmer and SZA's short film One of Them Days was also recognised for its creative impact.
Best Movie
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Luther: Never Too Much
: WINNER
Mufasa: The Lion King
One Of Them Days
Rebel Ridge
The Piano Lesson
The Six Triple Eight
Best Actor
Aaron Pierre
Aldis Hodge
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Denzel Washington
: WINNER
Jamie Foxx
Joey Bada$$
Kevin Hart
Sterling K. Brown
Will Smith
Best Actress
Andra Day
Angela Bassett
Coco Jones
Cynthia Erivo
: WINNER
Keke Palmer
Kerry Washington
Quinta Brunson
Viola Davis
Zendaya
YoungStars Award
Akira Akbar
Blue Ivy Carter
: WINNER
Graceyn 'Gracie' Hollingsworth
Heiress Harris
Melody Hurd
Thaddeus J. Mixson
Tyrik Johnson
Vanvan
Athletics were not overlooked.
In the Sportswoman of the Year category, WNBA star Angel Reese and her former LSU teammate Flau'jae Johnson are nominated alongside a stellar lineup including A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), Juju Watkins (USC), Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, track star Sha'Carri Richardson, tennis champion Coco Gauff, boxer Claressa Shields, and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley.
Sportswoman of the Year Award
A'ja Wilson
Angel Reese
: WINNER
Claressa Shields
Coco Gauff
Dawn Staley
Flau'jae Johnson
Juju Watkins
Sha'Carri Richardson
Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year Award
Aaron Judge
Anthony Edwards
Deion Sanders
Jalen Hurts: WINNER
Jayson Tatum
LeBron James
Saquon Barkley
Stephen Curry
As the ceremony continues, fans can expect more show-stopping moments, meaningful tributes, and unforgettable performances—affirming the BET Awards as a cultural cornerstone celebrating Black talent in all its brilliance.
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