Kendrick Lamar Leads 2025 BET Awards Nominations With 10 Nods
3 minute readPublished: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Kendrick Lamar Leads the Pack in 2025 BET Awards Nominations
The 25th annual BET Awards are shaping up to be a must-see event, with a star-studded lineup of nominees vying for top honors. Leading the charge is Kendrick Lamar, who dominates the nominations with an impressive 10 nods. His nominations span across multiple categories, including Album of the Year for "GNX," Video of the Year for "Not Like Us," and three Viewer's Choice Award nominations.
Hot on Lamar's heels are a group of equally talented artists, each securing six nominations. These include Doechii, Future, GloRilla, and Drake. Drake, a frequent collaborator and lyrical rival of Lamar, is also up for Album of the Year, Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, and Video of the Year.
The competition is fierce across all categories. Other notable nominees include SZA and The Weeknd, who each earned four nominations, and Ayra Starr, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, and Tyler, The Creator, who each earned three nominations. The awards ceremony will be hosted by comedian Kevin Hart and will air live on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9th.
BNN's Perspective: The BET Awards continue to be a vital platform for recognizing and celebrating Black excellence in music and entertainment. While the dominance of hip-hop artists like Kendrick Lamar and Drake is expected, it's encouraging to see the diversity of talent represented, including rising stars like Doechii and GloRilla. The awards show is a great way to celebrate the achievements of the Black community.
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