00:00The BET Awards, 25th anniversary, and now that I'm hosted, I gotta make it big.
00:04Kevin Hart, Tyla, Kendrick Lamar, Doji, and more will be at the culture's biggest night.
00:10The BET Awards are turning 25 this year, and you already know they're gonna be showing out.
00:15Comedian Kevin Hart is back to host the show for the second time, bringing his quick comedic timing,
00:19like Ability, and we hope a little playful celebrity roasting.
00:23This is Black Hollywood's biggest night, celebrating the biggest and brightest in the culture.
00:27And with any BET celebration, the stars will be hitting the stage with some knockout performances,
00:33and this year's lineup might be the best yet.
00:35We're talking Lil Wayne, Playboy Cardi, Glorilla, Leon Thomas, and longtime singer Tiana Taylor,
00:42each ready to blow the roof off the Peacock Theater.
00:50Oh, and you thought they were finished? Nah, hold up, wait a minute, because that's not all.
00:55This year's show will also feature special tributes and appearances you don't want to miss.
01:00Honorees include Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, Kurt Franklin, and Mariah Carey,
01:05each being celebrated for their massive cultural impact.
01:08Speaking of the biggest, when it comes to this year's nominations,
01:11living rap legend Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with a jaw-dropping 10 nods,
01:15including Album of the Year, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist,
01:18and Video of the Year for his smash hit diss track, Not Like Us.
01:22They not like us. They not like us. They not like us.
01:26Not too far behind him are Dolce, Drake, Glorilla, and Future,
01:30all sitting pretty with six nominations each.
01:33So whether you're tuning in for just the music, the awards,
01:35or just trying to see who gets memed into eternity,
01:38don't miss the 2025 BET Awards this Monday, June 9th at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
01:44This is where black excellence takes center stage.
01:46We'll be watching and covering it all right here at Billboard News.
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