Several of hip-hop's finest took the stage at the 2025 BET Awards, from Lil' Kim and Mariah Carey to Leon Thomas and Bow Wow.

The BET Awards have been celebrating Black achievement for 25 years, and this year’s ceremony sees stars like Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Doechii, Drake, and more up for several awards.

BET Awards 2025, celebrating its 25th anniversary, took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 9. These awards ...