Kendrick Lamar dominates at the 2025 BET award
American rapper, Kendrick Lamar
American rapper, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth stole the show at the just concluded BET award held at the Peacock Arena in Los Angeles on Monday. An event that celebrates black actors, singers and sports stars, hosted by Kevin Hart.
The rapper who doubles as a producer won five out of his 10 nominations including the best album for GNX and the video for ‘Not Like Us’. He also won the prize for video director of the year alongside filmmaker, Dave Free.
While delivering a speech, Lamar said that “BET has always made sure they’re representing the culture right and always put me in the midst of the cycle of what we represent.”
Other winners include, Ayra Starr who won her first-ever BET award, taking home the Best International act award.
Her win comes after missing out on previous editions. She defeated other big shots like Tyla and Rema to take home the award, however she lost her other two times nominations – Best New Artist to Leon Thomas and Best Female R&B/Pop Artist to SZA.
Full list of winners
Chris Brown won Best
Male R&B/Pop Artist and Viewer’s Choice award for his song, ‘Residuals’.
Best Group
Future & Metro Boomin
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
SZA
Best Collaboration
‘Luther — Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Doechii
Video of the Year
‘Not Like Us’ – Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year
Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Best New Artist
Leon Thomas
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
‘Rain Down on Me’ — GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music
Viewer’s Choice Award
‘Residuals’ — Chris Brown
BET Her
‘Heart of a Woman’ — Summer Walker
Best International Act
Ayra Starr
Best New International Act
TXC (South Africa)
Best Movie
Luther: Never Too Much
Best Actor
Denzel Washington
Best Actress
Cynthia Erivo
Young Stars Award
Blue Ivy Carter
Sportsman of the Year
Jalen Hurts
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Angel Reese
