BET Awards 2025 WORST dressed list: Taraji P. Henson, GloRilla, and MGK hit red carpet in bizarre looks
Taraji P. Henson lead the worst dressed at the 2025 BET Awards by donning an outlandish, 50ft tall caped gown onstage the Peacock Theater in downtown LA Monday amid violent ICE protests.
The 54-year-old Oscar nominee clutched a burning bouquet of roses as she delivered a pretentious poem about divorce during Teyana Taylor 's performance at the awards ceremony honoring black excellence.
'It started as a spark and we fed it with promises. Eyes locked, "I do." Until one day, anger and rage, love shouldn't burn everything it touches,' Taraji - who relies on styling duo Wayman + Micah - stated.
'So, I walked away from the wreckage. Not because I stopped loving you, no, but because I finally understood even love is something you must escape.'
Teyana - who relies on stylist Edith Donaldson-Wheeler - transformed into a bulky-looking robot in what appeared to be a direct homage to Katy Perry 's Lifetimes Tour 'K3P143' costume crafted by designer Zaldy.
At first glance, GloRilla appeared to be wearing an ordinary white three-piece suit selected by stylist EJ King for her onstage rendition of Let Her Cook.
But the 25-year-old rapper (born Gloria Hallelujah Woods) turned around to reveal the trousers' thonged back with corset detailing up both exposed legs.
Machine Gun Kelly - rocking Napoleon Dynamite curls - looked ready to take someone's order in his preppy pastel yellow shirt, matching necktie, and black trousers.
Kendrick Lamar channeled Grey Gardens' Little Edie by wearing a baby-blue knit scarf, tied in festive knots, atop the head while accepting five of his 10 nominations including album of the year.
Tisha Campbell coordinated her burgundy mane with an oxblood-leather Anthony Lattimore gown covered in belts selected by stylist J. Bolin.
The 56-year-old Little Shop of Horrors alum was attempting to recreate the late Gianni Versace's iconic black-leather belt dress he made for his sister Donatella back in 1993.
Gospel singer Lucinda Moore turned heads in a black-hooded blazer draped with white fringe, embroidered skinny pants, and platform peep-toe heels which she styled herself.
NFL quarterback-turned-podcaster Cam Newton took a big swing with his snug brocade vest and trousers, but was ultimately swallowed by the busy print.
Rapper Kash Doll and former Detroit Lion Za'Darius Smith's brown leather ensembles were clearly inspired by Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake's denim explosion on the AMAs red carpet in 2001.
Rapper Dej Loaf pulled a Jayden Smith move by rocking an eccentric spiked face mask with her white pantsuit and loafers.
Machine Gun Kelly - rocking Napoleon Dynamite curls - looked ready to take someone's order in his preppy pastel yellow shirt, matching necktie, and black trousers
Rapper Kash Doll and former Detroit Lion Za'Darius Smith's brown leather ensembles were clearly inspired by Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake's denim explosion on the AMAs red carpet in 2001
Divorced Sistas actress Khadeen Ellis' black mini-dress and RHOA star Drew Sidora's silver Le Thanh Hoa mini-dress both overwhelmed their petite frames with architectural flare
Free Marie Wright - who was the first host of BET's 106 & Park - looked caged in a grey-and-green corseted creation, belted with a shabby corset, which was selected by stylist J. Bolin.
Rapper Da Brat looked far too casual in a custom Anthony Lattimore duster over bleach-stained sweats.
Divorced Sistas actress Khadeen Ellis' black mini-dress and RHOA star Drew Sidora's silver Le Thanh Hoa mini-dress both overwhelmed their petite frames with architectural flare.
BMF actress Michole Briana White attempted pattern-clashing in a snug pantsuit selected by stylisy Tiffany Scott-Clemente.
Non-binary queer singer Kehlani's tattooed body was washed out by the archival Dior by Galliano brocade dress selected by stylist Quran Smith.
Three gents at the BET Awards wearing awkward and ill-fitting suits included Lady in the Lake actor Tyrik Johnson, rapper Foggieraw, and comedian Druski.
2025 BET Awards Winners
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. 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 - 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
'Deserve To Win' - Tamela Mann
'Faith' - Rapsody
'Rain Down on Me' - GloRilla Feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music - WINNER
Viewer's Choice Award
'Residuals' - Chris Brown - WINNER
'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)
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
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
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
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