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11 hours ago
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GloRilla Goes Home With Best Gospel/Inspirational Award At 2025 BET Awards
GloRilla gave glory to God after being awarded the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/ Inspirational Award at the 2025 BET Awards. The rapper and VIBE cover star born Gloria Hallelujah Woods faced stiff competition in both more traditional artists and her fellow progressives. Her fellow nominees included Common & Pete Rock feat. Jennifer Hudson, Pastor Mike Jr., Fridayy, Yolanda Adams feat. Sir The Baptist & Donald Lawrence, Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore & Anthony Gargiula, Tamela Mann, and Rapsody. Glo and her song 'Rain Down On Me' featuring Maverick City Music, Kierra Sheard, Chandler Moore and 2025 BET Award Icon Honoree Kirk Franklin, took home the top honor, with Glo reflecting on winning her first BET Award for Gospel after being nominated several times in Hip-Hop categories. 'It's a blessing to get the Gospel award first because I owe it all to God,' the Memphis native proclaimed during her acceptance speech. 'Shout out to Kirk Franklin. I'm not gon' lie, I was kind of scared to ask him for a feature on this song because ya'll know how I be rapping. When he said 'yes,' I was so excited, I had this song in the vault for so long.' She went on to show love to several family members and friends, making sure to God a shout-out, as well. The southern rapper spoke of her church upbringing during a conversation with Tamron Hall, telling the talk show host, 'Both my mom and dad were Christians, and we were in church all the time. If church could've been open seven days a week, we would've been there every day. I always have to put God first in whatever I do,' she added. 'I just don't let too much negativity get to me.' 'Rain Down On Me' can be found on GloRilla's debut studio album, Glorious, which she dropped in 2024. Features on the album — which VIBE deemed the best of the year — include Sexyy Red, Latto, T-Pain, Kirk Franklin, Bossman Dlow, Muni Long, Fridayy, and frequent collaborator Megan Thee Stallion. Check out 'Rain On Me' below. More from Playboi Carti Pays Homage To Lil Wayne In 2025 BET Awards Performance GloRilla And Keyshia Cole Unite For "Typa" Live At 2025 BET Awards 2025 BET Awards Winners' List: Doechii, Leon Thomas, Kendrick Lamar And More
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13 hours ago
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BET Awards 2025: The Complete Winners List
The BET Awards have been celebrating Black achievement for 25 years, and this year's ceremony sees stars like Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Doechii, Drake, and more up for several awards. Lamar is the night's most nominated person, with 10 nods, including Album of the Year for , Video of the Year for 'Not Like Us,' Viewer's Choice Award nominations for 'Not Like Us,' 'Luther,' featuring SZA, and 'Like That' with Future & Metro Boomin, and Best Male Hip Hop Artist. Drake, Doechii, Future and GloRilla tied for the second most nominated artist, with six nominations each. SZA and The Weeknd each got four nominations, while Arya Starr, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Maverick City Music, Playboi Carti, Teddy Swims, and Tyler, The Creator each earned three. Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin are set to be honored with the Ultimate Icon Award. More from Rolling Stone Lil Wayne, Playboi Carti, Teyana Taylor Among Performers at 2025 BET Awards RFK Jr. Fires Entire Panel of Vaccine Experts Questlove Honors 'Giant' Sly Stone: 'His Music Will Echo Forever' While there's a wide range of music categories at the BET Awards, the evening also recognizes excellence in film, television, and sports. It's being hosted by comedian Kevin Hart for the second time. He previously hosted in 2011. Performers include Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Playboi Carti and Leon Thomas. Busta Rhymes, Ciara, Quinta Brunson, Kerry Washington, Keke Palmer and more are set to take part in the show as presenters and participants. See the full list of winners (in bold) 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 — Kendrick Lamar 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 Victoria Monét Best Male R&B/Pop Artist Bruno Mars Chris Brown Drake Fridayy Leon Thomas Teddy Swims The Weeknd Usher Best Group 41 Common & Pete Rock Drake & Partynextdoor Flo Future & Metro Boomin 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 'Sticky' — Tyler, The Creator Feat. GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne Timeless — The Weeknd feat. Playboi Carti Best Female Hip Hop Artist Cardi B Doechii 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 Key Glock Lil Wayne Tyler, The Creator Video Of The Year '3am In Tokyo' — Key Glock 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' — Shaboozey 'After Hours' — Kehlani 'Denial Is A River' — Doechii 'Family Matters' — Drake 'Not Like Us' — Kendrick Lamar '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 Dave Meyers Foggieraw Tyler, The Creator Best New Artist 41 Ayra Starr Bigxthaplug Bossman Dlow Dee Billz Leon Thomas 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' — 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 'Rain Down On Me' — GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music Viewer's Choice Award 'Residuals' — Chris Brown '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 'Hold On' — Tems 'In My Bag' — Flo & GloRilla Best Movie Bad Boys: Ride or Die Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Luther: Never Too Much 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 Jamie Foxx Joey Bada$$ Kevin Hart Sterling K. Brown Will Smith Best Actress Andra Day Angela Bassett Coco Jones Cynthia Erivo Keke Palmer Kerry Washington Quinta Brunson Viola Davis Zendaya Youngstars Award Akira Akbar Blue Ivy Carter Graceyn 'Gracie' Hollingsworth Heiress Harris Melody Hurd Thaddeus J. Mixson Tyrik Johnson VanVan Sportswoman of the Year Award A'ja Wilson Angel Reese 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 Jayson Tatum Lebron James Saquon Barkley Stephen Curry Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Black America Web
06-05-2025
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- Black America Web
Grammy Winner Jonathan McReynolds Shares Lessons in New Book
Source: Images By Kecia / IMAGES BY KECIA Coming off his 2025 GRAMMY win for Best Gospel Performance/Song, Jonathan McReynolds understands life isn't always wins, but a balance of mountaintop and valley seasons. That's why in his new book, Before You Climb Any Higher: Valley Wisdom for Mountain Dreams , he invites readers to redefine how they view life's lower moments. Known for his soulful music and inspiring storytelling, McReynolds pairs those lyrical qualities with personal experiences and gleaned wisdom to make this point: A great mission requires from us a little grind, a little hustle, a little competition. But also plenty of time in the valley. Not just another self-help book— Before You Climb Any Higher is a candid and introspective guide to discovering rest, renewal, and purpose in the valleys of life. McReynolds draws from his unique perspective as an artist who has reached the proverbial mountaintop—nationwide tours, awards, and millions of fans. Born on the Southside of Chicago, McReynolds has garnered the support and collaboration of artists like Stevie Wonder, Justin Bieber, Maverick City Music, and more. He is a well-admired artist with wisdom to share what success looks like—how it feels to be 'in demand.' Yet, McReynolds admits he's found the most profound growth and peace off the stage in the quiet, reflective spaces of life's 'valleys.' His new book invites readers—no matter what their goals are in life—to discover the beauty and abundance waiting in life's quieter, humbler moments. 'We're often driven by our dreams and ambitions to ascend life's mountains. But even the strongest climbers will grow weary if they don't take the time to rest,' McReynolds shares. 'The valley isn't a place of defeat; it's a place to reconnect with grace, love, and encouragement.' McReynolds adds, 'The valley isn't about finishing, achieving, or producing—it's about being. It's where we are reminded, we are more than our accomplishments.' Through rich anecdotes, relatable reflections, and spiritually fueled guidance, Before You Climb Any Higher empowers readers to stop viewing valleys as setbacks and instead see them as necessary, life-giving pauses in their journeys of success. SEE ALSO Grammy Winner Jonathan McReynolds Shares Lessons in New Book was originally published on
