Lil Wayne, Playboi Carti, Teyana Taylor Among Performers at 2025 BET Awards
The awards show will air live from Los Angeles' Peacock Theater on June 9th at 8 PM on BET. The West Coast viewing of the show will be tape-delayed.
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'We're setting the tone for a night that celebrates 25 years of impact, creativity, and Black culture,' said Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET. 'With electrifying performances from some of the biggest names in music and an iconic comedic host, 'BET Awards' 2025 will be a can't-miss celebration of everything the culture represents.'
The show's box office appeal continues with its host, Kevin Hart, as well as the numerous nominees. Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with 10 nominations, while Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla are tied for six nominations. Producer Metro Boomin has five nominations, while SZA and The Weeknd both have four nominations each.
Along with the performances, the BET Awards will host a 106 & Park tribute creative directed by Teyana Taylor and The Aunties Production, which will have beloved hosts AJ Calloway, Free Marie Wright, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz, and Terrence J take the stage, as well as performances from Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I., and yes, 'Mr. 106 & Park' Bow Wow.
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