Overview

• Snoop Dogg received the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2025 BET Awards alongside Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin.
• Dr. Dre introduced him as one of hip hop’s most prolific artists and praised his television, film and commercial ventures.
• On stage, Snoop credited his wife Shante Broadus as his rock and thanked his family, collaborators and fans for their support.
• He announced that his granddaughter, born prematurely in February, is expected to leave the NICU soon.
• He closed the night with renditions of Drop It Like It’s Hot and Nuthin’ but a ’G’ Thang, joined by Charlie Wilson on Beautiful.