During Sunday night’s (6.08) BET Awards, SZA was presented with 2025’s Best Female R&B/pop artist award, while Kendrick Lamar took home the Album of the Year trophy for his critically acclaimed GNX full length.
In his acceptance speech, Lamar said “BET always makes sure its representing the culture right.” “I’ll always give my heart to BET.”
On the theatrical front, Cynthia Erivo and Denzel Washington took home awards for Best Actress and Best Actor respectively.
Along with Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin and Snoop Dog, Mariah Carey was honored with the BET Ultimate Icon Award after she performed her latest single ‘It’s Like That’ in a metallic gold mini-dress.
Hosted by Kevin Hart, here’s a list of the BET 2025 highlight winners:
Album of the Year: GNX – Kendrick Lamar
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown
Best Group: Future & Metro Boomin
Best Collaboration: Luther – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Doechii
Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Best New Artist: Leon Thomas
BET Her: Heart of a Woman – Summer Walker
Best Movie: Luther: Never Too Much
Best Actor: Denzel Washington
Best Actress: Cynthia Erivo
Young Stars Award: Blue Ivy Carter
Sportswoman of the Year Award: Angel Reese
Sportsman of the Year: Jalen Hurts
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Author: Al Denté
Photo: Photograph by Erin Cazes; The Come Up Show from Canada