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Pink Villa
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BET Awards 2025 Winners: Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, GloRilla Shine On Historic 25th Anniversary Night, FULL LIST
The 2025 BET Awards lit up Los Angeles on Monday night, honoring Black excellence in music, film, television, and sports. Held at the Peacock Theater, this year's show marked the 25th anniversary of the iconic event. Hosted by Kevin Hart, the night was packed with star-studded performances and decisive moments. Kendrick Lamar led the nominations with 10 and took home four major awards, including Album of the Year and Best Male Hip Hop Artist. Rising stars Doechii and GloRilla earned their first-ever BET wins, while Snoop Dogg, Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, and Kirk Franklin were recognized with the Ultimate Icon Award. Amid heightened security due to recent protests in the city, the show continued as planned and delivered a celebration full of energy, emotion, and unforgettable performances. Here's a full look at the winners from the 2025 BET Awards. Album of the Year GNX, Kendrick Lamar (Winner) $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, Drake & Partynextdoor 11:11 (Deluxe), Chris Brown Alligator Bites Never Heal, Doechii Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé Glorious, GloRilla Hurry Up Tomorrow, The Weeknd We Don't Trust You, Future & Metro Boomin Best Female R&B/Pop Artist SZA (Winner) Ari Lennox Ayra Starr Coco Jones Kehlani Muni Long Summer Walker Victoria Monét Best Male R&B/Pop Artist Chris Brown (Winner) Bruno Mars Drake Fridayy Leon Thomas Teddy Swims The Weeknd Usher Best Group Future & Metro Boomin (Winner) 41 Common & Pete Rock Drake & Partynextdoor FLO Jacquees & Dej Loaf Larry June, 2 Chainz, The Alchemist Maverick City Music Best Collaboration Luther, Kendrick Lamar & SZA (Winner) 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 Sticky, Tyler, The Creator feat. GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne Timeless, The Weeknd feat. Playboi Carti Best Female Hip Hop Artist Doechii (Winner) Cardi B Doja Cat GloRilla Latto Megan Thee Stallion Nicki Minaj Rapsody Sexyy Red Best Male Hip Hop Artist Kendrick Lamar (Winner) BigXthaPlug Bossman DLow Burna Boy Drake Future Key Glock Lil Wayne Tyler, The Creator Video of the Year Not Like Us, Kendrick Lamar (Winner) 3AM in Tokeyo, Key Glock A Bar Song (Tipsy), Shaboozey After Hours, Kehlani DENIAL IS A RIVER, Doechii Family Matters, Drake Timeless, The Weeknd feat. Playboi Carti Type Shit, Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti Video Director of the Year Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar (Winner) Anderson .Paak B Pace Productions & Jacquees Benny Boom Cactus Jack Cole Bennett Dave Meyers Foggieraw Tyler, The Creator Best New Artist Leon Thomas (Winner) 41 Ayra Starr BigXthePlug Bossman DLow Dee Billz October London Shaboozey Teddy Swims Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award Rain Down on Me, GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music (Winner) A God (There Is), Common & Pete Rock feat. Jennifer Hudson Amen, Pastor Mike Jr. Better Days, Fridayy Church Doors, Yolanda Adams feat. Sir The Baptist & Donald Lawrence (Terry Hunter Remix) Constant, Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore & Anthony Gargiula Deserve to Win, Tamela Mann Faith, Rapsody 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 New International Act Ajulicosta (Brazil) (Winner) Abigail Chams (Tanzania) Amabbi (Brazil) Dlala Thukzin (South Africa) Dr Yaro (France) KWN (UK) Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa) Merveille (France) Odeal (UK) Shallipopi (Nigeria) TxC (South Africa) BET Her Heart of a Woman, Summer Walker (Winner) 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 Hold On, Tems In My Bag, FLO & GloRilla Best Movie Luther: Never Too Much (Winner) Bad Boys: Ride or Die Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Mufasa: The Lion King One of Them Days Rebel Ridge The Piano Lesson The Six Triple Eight Best Actor Denzel Washington (Winner) Aaron Pierce Aldis Hodge Anthony Mackie Colman Domingo Jamie Foxx Joey Bada$$ Kevin Hart Sterling K. Brown Will Smith Best Actress Cynthia Erivo (Winner) Andra Day Angela Bassett Coco Jones Keke Palmer Kerry Washington Quinta Brunson Viola Davis Zendaya Young Stars Award Blue Ivy Carter (Winner) Akira Akbar Graceyn' Gracie' Hollingsworth Heiress Harris Melody Hurd Thaddeus J. Mixson Tyrik Johnson VanVan Sportswoman of the Year Award Angel Reese (Winner) A'ja Wilson Claressa Shields Coco Gauff Dawn Staley Flau'jae Johnson Juju Watkins Sha'Carri Richardson Simone Biles Sportsman of the Year Aaron Judge Anthony Edwards Deion Sanders Jalen Hurts (Winner) Jayson Tatum LeBron James Saquon Barkley Stephen Curry
Express Tribune
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Drake Kendrick Lamar beef explained timeline diss tracks and legal battles
The rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has evolved into one of hip-hop's most intense feuds, marked by lyrical attacks, personal allegations, and legal disputes. Once collaborators, the two rappers have become adversaries, exchanging multiple diss tracks and making public statements against each other. The conflict, which simmered for years, exploded in 2024, leading to some of the most talked-about moments in rap history. Early Years: Collaborations and Rising Tensions (2011-2013) Drake and Kendrick Lamar initially collaborated in 2011 when Lamar was featured on Take Care's "Buried Alive Interlude." In the song, Lamar acknowledged Drake's influence on his rise, rapping: "So blame it on Mr. OVOXO / The reason why I'm breathin' all the vanity I know." The relationship remained friendly as Drake invited Lamar to open for his Club Paradise Tour in 2012. They collaborated again on A$AP Rocky's 'F**kin' Problems' and Lamar's 'Poetic Justice.' However, after this, their working relationship ended. Tensions escalated in August 2013 when Lamar delivered a verse on Big Sean's 'Control,' where he named several rappers, including Drake, as competition: "I got love for you all, but I'm tryna murder you nas / Tryna make sure your core fans never heard of you nas." Drake initially brushed it off but later suggested Lamar's verse was merely for attention. Lamar responded with a freestyle at the 2013 BET Hip-Hop Awards: "Nothing's been the same since they dropped 'Control' / And tucked a sensitive rapper back in his pajama clothes." This subtle jab at Drake's 2013 album Nothing Was the Same was one of the first signs of animosity between the two. Tensions Build Through Subtle Shots (2015-2023) Following their initial fallout, the rivalry simmered for nearly a decade, with both artists throwing indirect shots in their music. In 2015, Lamar criticized ghostwriting in rap on 'King Kunta': "I can dig rapping, but a rapper with a ghostwriter? / What the f**k happened?" This was widely interpreted as a jab at Drake, who had faced allegations of using ghostwriters. Drake responded indirectly on The Game's '100': "I would have all of your fans / If I didn't go pop and I stayed on some conscious s**t." Lamar continued the jabs on Dr. Dre's Compton album with the song 'Deep Water': "They liable to bury him, they nominated six to carry him / They worry him to death, but he's no vegetarian / The beef is on his breath." While these lyrical exchanges fueled speculation, neither rapper engaged in an all-out lyrical battle—until 2024. The Feud Explodes: Diss Tracks and Direct Confrontation (March–May 2024) The conflict reignited on March 22, 2024, when Lamar dissed Drake and J. Cole on Future & Metro Boomin's We Don't Trust You track "Like That": "Yeah, get up with me, f**k sneak dissin' / 'First Person Shooter,' I hope they came with three switches.' This line mocked Drake and J. Cole's Billboard No. 1 song 'First Person Shooter.' Lamar followed with: "Motherfk the Big Three, na, it's just big me."* Dismissing the idea that he, Drake, and J. Cole were equals, Lamar declared himself superior. Drake initially responded at a concert in Florida on March 25, saying: "I know that no matter what, there's not a na on this earth that could ever fk with me in my life!"* Weeks later, Drake released 'Push Ups' on April 19, mocking Lamar's physical stature and label deal: "You still in that deal, dumbass little boy / You my son, go sit in that corner and make better choices." Drake escalated with 'Taylor Made Freestyle' on April 24, using AI-generated voices of Tupac and Snoop Dogg to criticize Lamar for not responding quickly. However, Tupac's estate threatened legal action, and Drake removed the track. Lamar's response came on April 30 with 'Euphoria,' a six-minute track attacking Drake's credibility: "Yeah, Cole and Aubrey know I'm a selfish n**a / The crown is heavy, huh / I pray they my real friends, if not, I'm YNW Melly."* Three days later, on May 3, Lamar released '6:16 in LA,' accusing Drake's inner circle of betraying him: "Have you ever thought that OVO was workin' for me? / Fake bully, I hate bullies." Drake replied hours later with 'Family Matters,' alleging Lamar's fiancée Whitney Alford had been unfaithful: "You the Black messiah wifin' up a mixed queen / And hit vanilla cream to help out with your self-esteem." Minutes later, Lamar released 'Meet the Grahams,' accusing Drake of fathering multiple children: "You lied about your son, you lied about your daughter, huh / You lied about them other kids that's out there hopin' that you come." Legal Action and Industry Impact (May 2024–January 2025) As the lyrical battle intensified, real-world consequences followed. Lamar's 'Not Like Us' became a chart-topping hit, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on May 13, 2024. He performed it five times at his Los Angeles concert in June. Drake responded with legal action, filing lawsuits against Universal Music Group (UMG) in November 2024, accusing them of manipulating streaming numbers for 'Not Like Us.' UMG denied the allegations. Lamar's dominance in the feud was cemented when he won five Grammy Awards in early 2025, and the track surpassed one billion Spotify streams. At the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, he teased Drake by rapping: "I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue." Conclusion: Where Does the Feud Stand? While Lamar appears to have solidified his dominance through accolades and mainstream success, Drake's ongoing legal battle suggests he is still pushing back. Whether this feud continues or fizzles out remains to be seen, but its impact on hip-hop is undeniable.
