KENDRICK LAMAR DOMINATES 2025 BET AWARDS WITH 10 NOMINATIONS
Kendrick Lamar has emerged as the top nominee for the 2025 BET Awards, securing 10 nominations across multiple categories. His recognition underscores his dominance in hip-hop and his impact on the music industry.
Kendrick Lamar, here at the Super Bowl in February, leads among BET Award nominees. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters via CNN Newsource)
Lamar’s Nominations
The rapper’s nominations include:
- Album of the Year for GNX
- Video of the Year for Not Like Us
- Three Viewer’s Choice Award nods for Not Like Us, Luther (feat. SZA), and Like That (with Future & Metro Boomin)
- Three Best Collaboration nominations for Like That, 30 for 30, and Luther
- Video Director of the Year (with Dave Free)
- Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Other Leading Nominees
Following Lamar, Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla each received six nominations, while Metro Boomin earned five and SZA and The Weeknd tied with four.
The Ceremony
The 25th BET Awards will air live on June 9, 2025, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event promises to celebrate Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports.
With Lamar leading the pack, fans eagerly anticipate whether he will dominate the awards night.
