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Kendrick Lamar Leads 2025 BET Awards Nominations with Record 10 Nods

The 25th anniversary ceremony, hosted by Kevin Hart, will honor Black excellence and pay tribute to past hosts and '106 & Park.'

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Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA;  Recording artist Kendrick Lamar performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Kendrick Lamar dominates the 25th BET Awards nominations, earning 10 nods, including Album of the Year for 'GNX.'
  • Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla tie for the second-most nominations, each receiving six.
  • The ceremony will take place live on June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. EDT.
  • Kevin Hart, returning as host for the first time since 2011, promises a celebratory evening marking the awards' 25th anniversary.
  • Special tributes will honor former BET Awards hosts and the legacy of '106 & Park,' a cornerstone of Black youth culture.