The BET Awards is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Monday, June 9, 2025, with a star-studded event in Los Angeles. Kendrick Lamar leads with 10 nominations, and Ultimate Icon Awards will be presented to Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin. Kevin Hart is hosting, and the show will feature tributes to past hosts and performances, including '106 & Park'.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The BET Awards is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Monday, June 9, 2025, with a star-studded event in Los Angeles. Kendrick Lamar leads with 10 nominations, and Ultimate Icon Awards will be presented to Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin. Kevin Hart is hosting, and the show will feature tributes to past hosts and performances, including '106 & Park'.
Trending- 1 2000: '106 & Park' launched.
- 2 2011: Kevin Hart hosted BET Awards.
- 3 Monday, June 9, 2025: BET Awards 25th Anniversary airs live.
- Recognition of artists and entertainers
- Celebration of Black culture and entertainment
- Potential boost in careers for winners/nominees
- Entertainment for viewers
What: The BET Awards is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a major event featuring Kendrick Lamar (leading with 10 nominations), Ultimate Icon Award recipients Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin, and host Kevin Hart. The show will include performances by Lil Wayne, GloRilla, Teyana Taylor, Playboi Carti, and Leon Thomas, and tributes to past hosts and the show '106 & Park'.
When: Monday, June 9, 2025, airing live at 8 p.m. Eastern. '106 & Park' launched in 2000.
Where: Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Why: To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the BET Awards, honor influential figures in entertainment and community impact, and recognize achievements in music, film, and sports.
How: The event will be a live televised awards ceremony featuring musical performances, award presentations, and special tributes.