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BET Awards bring star power as Doechii, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey shine in 25th anniversary show

  • Kevin Hart hosted and performed a nearly two-minute freestyle during the June 9, 2025, broadcast of the 25th BET Awards.
  • The event celebrated its 25th anniversary amid ongoing legal issues as Diddy faced a federal trial and his team requested a mistrial twice since last fall.
  • Kevin Hart opened with a roast of Diddy, joked about Kanye West's antics, referenced the Michael B. Jordan film Sinners, and rapped over Kendrick Lamar's 'squabble up.'
  • Kendrick Lamar received the most nominations with a total of 10, while Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin were recognized as recipients of the Ultimate Icon Award.
  • The awards night combined humor and celebration while highlighting ongoing controversies, reflecting BET's high-profile 25th-anniversary programming in 2025.
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BET Awards bring star power as Doechii, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey shine in 25th anniversary show

The BET Awards has delivered a night of major star power and poignant moments as it marked its 25th anniversary with a mix of comedy, emotion and calls for justice. The awards aired live Monday from the Peacock Theater in…

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Las Vegas Sun broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Monday, June 9, 2025.
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