Complete Winners List from the 2025 BET Awards: Kendrick Lamar Reigns Supreme
Kendrick Lamar stole the spotlight at the 2025 BET Awards, sweeping multiple categories thanks to his critically acclaimed sixth studio album, GNX, released last November. Hosted by Kevin Hart, the star-studded event took place Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Lamar walked away with top honors including Album of the Year for GNX, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Video of the Year for “Not Like Us,” and Best Collaboration alongside SZA for their hit track “Luther.” He also shared the Video Director of the Year award with longtime collaborator Dave Free.
Other notable winners included SZA, who snagged Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, and Chris Brown, who took home Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. Doechii was crowned Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, while Leon Thomas earned the title of Best New Artist. In the acting categories, Denzel Washington and Cynthia Erivo were named Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively.
The ceremony also paid tribute to music legends Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin, and Snoop Dogg, honoring them with the 2025 Ultimate Icon Award.
Here’s the full list of winners:
- Album of the Year: Kendrick Lamar – GNX
- Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA
- Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown
- Best Group: Future & Metro Boomin
- Best Collaboration: Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “Luther”
- Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar
- Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Doechii
- Video of the Year: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
- Video Director of the Year: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
- Best New Artist: Leon Thomas
- Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award: GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music – “Rain Down on Me”
- Viewer’s Choice Award: Chris Brown – “Residuals”
- BET Her: Summer Walker – “Heart of a Woman”
- Best International Act: Ayra Starr
- Best New International Act: TXC (South Africa)
- Best Movie: Luther: Never Too Much
- Best Actor: Denzel Washington
- Best Actress: Cynthia Erivo
- Young Stars Award: Blue Ivy Carter
- Sportsman of the Year: Jalen Hurts
- Sportswoman of the Year: Angel Reese
The 2025 BET Awards celebrated a night of talent, triumph, and iconic moments, with Kendrick Lamar leading the charge and a host of stars shining bright on the Los Angeles stage.