BET Awards bring star power as Doechii, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey shine in 25th anniversary show
- The 25th BET Awards aired on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, honoring Black entertainers and athletes.
- The event took place following Jamie Foxx’s 2023 hospitalization for a serious stroke resulting from intracranial bleeding, from which he made a full recovery before resuming his acting career.
- Jamie Foxx received the Ultimate Icon Award, gave a 10-minute emotional speech recalling his stroke, thanked his daughters and sister, and Kendrick Lamar won multiple top awards.
- LeBron James called Foxx 'BET Ultimate Icon,' and Foxx said, "when I saw the In Memoriam, I was like, 'Man, that could have been me,'" highlighting his second chance.
- The awards showcased performances and speeches that reflected resilience and culture, suggesting continued recognition of Black artistry and the significance of personal recovery stories.
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Awards bring star power as Doechii, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey shine in 25th anniversary show
By Jonathan Landrum Jr.AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards delivered a night of major star power and poignant moments June 9, marking the ceremony’s 25th anniversary with a mix of comedy, emotion and calls for justice. The night delivered a stirring mix of purpose and entertainment from Doechii ‘s powerful speech, Jamie Foxx ‘s emotional reflection and Kevin Hart ‘s sharp comedic opener. Doechii made her presence felt early…

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…
GOSSIP & RUMORS: Rapper Kendrick Lamar lands the biggest wins at the 2025 BET Awards – One America News Network – U-S-NEWS.COM
By Danielle Broadway June 10, 2025 – 12:02 AM PDT Kendrick Lamar accepts the Album of the Year award for “GNX” from Keke Palmer at the 25th annual BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 9, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Kendrick Lamar was the top winner on Monday at the BET Awards, an awards ceremony honoring Black actors, singers and sports stars. The “30 For 30″ rapper won the be…
Kevin Hart Freestyles Over Kendrick Lamar's "squabble up"
Kevin Hart was living up to his occupation as a comedian throughout his time hosting the 2025 BET Awards. One of his funniest moments during the June 9 broadcast came when he took the stage to perform. He made the most of his nearly two-minute-long segment as he dropped bars over Kendrick Lamar’s “squabble up.” The beat was slightly altered for him as DJ Kid Capri threw in some slick scratches for good measure. Wearing a durag and a dark grey ho…
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Frederick M. Brown BET Awards 25th AnniversaryBET is going all out for its 25th anniversary! Kendrick Lamar is leading with 10 nominations, and legends like Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin will be honored with the Ultimate Icon Award. Expect performances from Lil Wayne, GloRilla, and Teyana Taylor, and Mike McGinnis Kevin Hart is set to host. They’re also paying tribute to classic BET moments, including 106 & Park. ROBY…
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