BET Awards 2025
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The 25th BET Awards took place on June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, to celebrate achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies. Actor and comedian Kevin Hart hosted for the second time since 2011. On May 7, 2025, a 25th-anniversary celebration of 106 & Park was announced, featuring a reunion of its hosts and performances by several popular guests. The nominations were announced on May 8, 2025, with Kendrick Lamar leading with ten, and Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla following with six each. Lamar was the most awarded of the night, taking home five awards. On May 28, 2025, Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklin were announced as honorees of the Ultimate Icon Award. The BET Awards 2025 Red Carpet Live pre-show featured a performance of the viral hit "Boots on the Ground" by 803fresh.
Infobox
Date
Monday, June 9, 2025
Location
Peacock Theater, Los Angeles, California
Presented by
Black Entertainment Television
Hosted by
Kevin Hart
Most awards
Kendrick Lamar (5)
Most nominations
Kendrick Lamar (10)
Website
www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html
Network
BETBET Her, MTV, MTV2, CMT, Nick@Nite, Paramount Network, Pop TV, Logo TV, VH1 (simulcast)
Produced by
Jesse CollinsConnie OrlandoJennae Rouzan-ClayDionne HarmonJamal Nosette (executive producers) Eric CookBrittany Brazil(co-executive producers)
Directed by
Marcelo GamaAli LeRoi
Tables
· Performers
Main show
Main show
Artist(s)
Main show
AshantiJim JonesAmerieKeyshia ColeMýaT.I.B2KBow WowJermaine Dupri
AshantiJim JonesAmerieKeyshia ColeMýaT.I.B2KBow WowJermaine Dupri
Artist(s)
AshantiJim JonesAmerieKeyshia ColeMýaT.I.B2KBow WowJermaine Dupri
Song(s)
106 & Park 25th Anniversary Celebration:"Happy""Rock wit U (Awww Baby)""Foolish""We Fly High""1 Thing""I Should Have Cheated""Case of the Ex""Bring Em Out""What You Know""Bump, Bump, Bump""Like You""Fresh Azimiz"
Leon Thomas
Leon Thomas
Artist(s)
Leon Thomas
Song(s)
"Mutt"
Mariah CareyAnderson .PaakRakim
Mariah CareyAnderson .PaakRakim
Artist(s)
Mariah CareyAnderson .PaakRakim
Song(s)
"Type Dangerous / It's Like That" (contains elements of "Eric B. Is President")
Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Artist(s)
Lil Wayne
Song(s)
"King Carter""Welcome to Tha Carter""A Milli"
GloRillaKeyshia Cole
GloRillaKeyshia Cole
Artist(s)
GloRillaKeyshia Cole
Song(s)
"Let Her Cook""Typa"
Luke JamesMiles CatonLucky Daye
Luke JamesMiles CatonLucky Daye
Artist(s)
Luke JamesMiles CatonLucky Daye
Song(s)
Tribute to Quincy Jones:"The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)"
Craig RobinsonBabyfaceLudacrisTankJennifer HudsonDoug E. FreshT-PainTeddy Riley
Craig RobinsonBabyfaceLudacrisTankJennifer HudsonDoug E. FreshT-PainTeddy Riley
Artist(s)
Craig RobinsonBabyfaceLudacrisTankJennifer HudsonDoug E. FreshT-PainTeddy Riley
Song(s)
Tribute to Jamie Foxx:"Unpredictable""Night Time Is the Right Time""I Got a Woman""Blame It"
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor
Artist(s)
Teyana Taylor
Song(s)
"Fire Girl""Long Time"
Ledisi
Ledisi
Artist(s)
Ledisi
Song(s)
"BLKWMN"
Playboi CartiDJ Swamp Izzo
Playboi CartiDJ Swamp Izzo
Artist(s)
Playboi CartiDJ Swamp Izzo
Song(s)
"Like Weezy""Rather Lie"
Andra Day
Andra Day
Artist(s)
Andra Day
Song(s)
Tribute to Roberta Flack:"Killing Me Softly with His Song"
Snoop DoggCharlie WilsonKuruptWarren G
Snoop DoggCharlie WilsonKuruptWarren G
Artist(s)
Snoop DoggCharlie WilsonKuruptWarren G
Song(s)
"Unsung Heroes""Drop It Like It's Hot""Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang""The Next Episode""Beautiful""Outstanding""Down for My N's""Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)""Gin and Juice"
Brittney Spencer
Brittney Spencer
Artist(s)
Brittney Spencer
Song(s)
Tribute to Angie Stone:"No More Rain (In This Cloud)"
Kirk FranklinTamar BraxtonMuni LongJamal RobertsD.C. Young FlySalt
Kirk FranklinTamar BraxtonMuni LongJamal RobertsD.C. Young FlySalt
Artist(s)
Kirk FranklinTamar BraxtonMuni LongJamal RobertsD.C. Young FlySalt
Song(s)
"Silver & Gold""I Smile""Do It Again""Melodies From Heaven""Revolution""Stomp" (contains elements from "Uptown Funk")
BET Amplified Stage
BET Amplified Stage
Artist(s)
BET Amplified Stage
Ravyn Lenae
Ravyn Lenae
Artist(s)
Ravyn Lenae
Song(s)
"Love Me Not"
Elmiene
Elmiene
Artist(s)
Elmiene
Song(s)
"Crystal Tears"
| Artist(s) | Song(s) |
| Main show | |
| AshantiJim JonesAmerieKeyshia ColeMýaT.I.B2KBow WowJermaine Dupri | 106 & Park 25th Anniversary Celebration:"Happy Rock wit U (Awww Baby) Foolish We Fly High 1 Thing I Should Have Cheated Case of the Ex Bring Em Out What You Know Bump, Bump, Bump Like You Fresh Azimiz" |
| Leon Thomas | "Mutt" |
| Mariah CareyAnderson | "Type Dangerous / It's Like That" (contains elements of "Eric B. Is President") |
| Lil Wayne | "King Carter Welcome to Tha Carter A Milli" |
| GloRillaKeyshia Cole | "Let Her Cook Typa" |
| Luke JamesMiles CatonLucky Daye | Tribute to Quincy Jones:"The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)" |
| Craig RobinsonBabyfaceLudacrisTankJennifer HudsonDoug E. FreshT-PainTeddy Riley | Tribute to Jamie Foxx:"Unpredictable Night Time Is the Right Time I Got a Woman Blame It" |
| Teyana Taylor | "Fire Girl Long Time" |
| Ledisi | "BLKWMN" |
| Playboi CartiDJ Swamp Izzo | "Like Weezy Rather Lie" |
| Andra Day | Tribute to Roberta Flack:"Killing Me Softly with His Song" |
| Snoop DoggCharlie WilsonKuruptWarren G | "Unsung Heroes Drop It Like It's Hot Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang The Next Episode Beautiful Outstanding Down for My N's Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None) Gin and Juice" |
| Brittney Spencer | Tribute to Angie Stone:"No More Rain (In This Cloud)" |
| Kirk FranklinTamar BraxtonMuni LongJamal RobertsD.C. Young FlySalt | "Silver & Gold I Smile Do It Again Melodies From Heaven Revolution Stomp" (contains elements from "Uptown Funk") |
| BET Amplified Stage | |
| Ravyn Lenae | "Love Me Not" |
| Elmiene | "Crystal Tears" |
· Winners and nominees
GNX – Kendrick Lamar
11:11 (Deluxe) – Chris Brown
Alligator Bites Never Heal – Doechii
Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
Glorious – GloRilla
Hurry Up Tomorrow – The Weeknd
Some Sexy Songs 4 U – Drake and PartyNextDoor
We Don't Trust You – Future and Metro Boomin
GNX – Kendrick Lamar
11:11 (Deluxe) – Chris Brown
Alligator Bites Never Heal – Doechii
Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
Glorious – GloRilla
Hurry Up Tomorrow – The Weeknd
Some Sexy Songs 4 U – Drake and PartyNextDoor
We Don't Trust You – Future and Metro Boomin
Album of the Year
GNX – Kendrick Lamar
11:11 (Deluxe) – Chris Brown
Alligator Bites Never Heal – Doechii
Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
Glorious – GloRilla
Hurry Up Tomorrow – The Weeknd
Some Sexy Songs 4 U – Drake and PartyNextDoor
We Don't Trust You – Future and Metro Boomin
Video of the Year
"Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar
"3AM in Tokeyo" – Key Glock
"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" – Shaboozey
"After Hours" – Kehlani
"Denial Is a River" – Doechii
"Family Matters" – Drake
"Timeless" – The Weeknd featuring Playboi Carti
"Type Shit" – Future and Metro Boomin featuring Travis Scott and Playboi Carti
Viewer's Choice Award
Viewer's Choice Award
Album of the Year
Viewer's Choice Award
Video of the Year
Best Collaboration
"Residuals" – Chris Brown
"Denial Is a River" – Doechii
"Nokia" – Drake
"Like That" – Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar
"TGIF" – GloRilla
"Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar
"Luther" – Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA
"Brokey" – Latto
"Residuals" – Chris Brown
"Denial Is a River" – Doechii
"Nokia" – Drake
"Like That" – Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar
"TGIF" – GloRilla
"Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar
"Luther" – Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA
"Brokey" – Latto
Album of the Year
"Residuals" – Chris Brown
"Denial Is a River" – Doechii
"Nokia" – Drake
"Like That" – Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar
"TGIF" – GloRilla
"Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar
"Luther" – Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA
"Brokey" – Latto
Video of the Year
"Luther" – Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA
"30 for 30" – SZA featuring Kendrick Lamar
"Alter Ego" – Doechii featuring JT
"Are You Even Real" – Teddy Swims featuring Giveon
"Beckham" – Dee Billz featuring Kyle Richh, Kai Swervo and KJ Swervo
"Bless" – Lil Wayne, Wheezy and Young Thug
"Like That" – Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar
"Sticky" – Tyler, the Creator featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red and Lil Wayne
"Timeless" – The Weeknd featuring Playboi Carti
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Album of the Year
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Video of the Year
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Drake
Fridayy
Leon Thomas III
Teddy Swims
The Weeknd
Usher
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Drake
Fridayy
Leon Thomas III
Teddy Swims
The Weeknd
Usher
Album of the Year
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Drake
Fridayy
Leon Thomas III
Teddy Swims
The Weeknd
Usher
Video of the Year
SZA
Ari Lennox
Ayra Starr
Coco Jones
Kehlani
Muni Long
Summer Walker
Victoria Monét
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Album of the Year
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Video of the Year
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Doechii
Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Rapsody
Sexyy Red
Doechii
Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Rapsody
Sexyy Red
Album of the Year
Doechii
Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Rapsody
Sexyy Red
Video of the Year
Kendrick Lamar
BigXthaPlug
BossMan Dlow
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Key Glock
Lil Wayne
Tyler, the Creator
Best New Artist
Best New Artist
Album of the Year
Best New Artist
Video of the Year
Best Group
Leon Thomas III
41
Ayra Starr
BigXthaPlug
BossMan Dlow
Dee Billz
October London
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
Leon Thomas III
41
Ayra Starr
BigXthaPlug
BossMan Dlow
Dee Billz
October London
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
Album of the Year
Leon Thomas III
41
Ayra Starr
BigXthaPlug
BossMan Dlow
Dee Billz
October London
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
Video of the Year
Future and Metro Boomin
41
Common and Pete Rock
Drake and PartyNextDoor
Flo
Jacquees and Dej Loaf
Larry June, 2 Chainz and The Alchemist
Maverick City Music
BET Her Award
BET Her Award
Album of the Year
BET Her Award
Video of the Year
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
"Heart of a Woman" – Summer Walker
"Beautiful People" – Mary J. Blige
"Blackbiird" – Beyoncé
"Bloom" – Doechii
"Burning"– Tems
"Defying Gravity" – Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
"Hold On" – Tems
"In My Bag" – Flo and GloRilla
"Heart of a Woman" – Summer Walker
"Beautiful People" – Mary J. Blige
"Blackbiird" – Beyoncé
"Bloom" – Doechii
"Burning"– Tems
"Defying Gravity" – Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
"Hold On" – Tems
"In My Bag" – Flo and GloRilla
Album of the Year
"Heart of a Woman" – Summer Walker
"Beautiful People" – Mary J. Blige
"Blackbiird" – Beyoncé
"Bloom" – Doechii
"Burning"– Tems
"Defying Gravity" – Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
"Hold On" – Tems
"In My Bag" – Flo and GloRilla
Video of the Year
"Rain Down on Me" – GloRilla featuring Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music
"A God (There Is)" – Common and Pete Rock featuring Jennifer Hudson
"Amen" – Pastor Mike Jr.
"Better Days" – Fridayy
"Church Doors" – Yolanda Adams featuring Sir the Baptist and Donald Lawrence
"Constant" – Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore and Anthony Gargiula
"Deserve to Win" – Tamela Mann
"Faith" – Rapsody
Video Director of the Year
Video Director of the Year
Album of the Year
Video Director of the Year
Video of the Year
Best Movie
Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar
Anderson .Paak
B Pace Productions and Jacquees
Benny Boom
Cactus Jack
Cole Bennett
Dave Meyers
Foggieraw
Tyler, the Creator
Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar
Anderson .Paak
B Pace Productions and Jacquees
Benny Boom
Cactus Jack
Cole Bennett
Dave Meyers
Foggieraw
Tyler, the Creator
Album of the Year
Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar
Anderson .Paak
B Pace Productions and Jacquees
Benny Boom
Cactus Jack
Cole Bennett
Dave Meyers
Foggieraw
Tyler, the Creator
Video of the Year
Luther: Never Too Much
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
One of Them Days
Rebel Ridge
The Piano Lesson
The Six Triple Eight
Best Actor
Best Actor
Album of the Year
Best Actor
Video of the Year
Best Actress
Denzel Washington
Aaron Pierre
Aldis Hodge
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Jamie Foxx
Joey Badass
Kevin Hart
Sterling K. Brown
Will Smith
Denzel Washington
Aaron Pierre
Aldis Hodge
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Jamie Foxx
Joey Badass
Kevin Hart
Sterling K. Brown
Will Smith
Album of the Year
Denzel Washington
Aaron Pierre
Aldis Hodge
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Jamie Foxx
Joey Badass
Kevin Hart
Sterling K. Brown
Will Smith
Video of the Year
Cynthia Erivo
Andra Day
Angela Bassett
Coco Jones
Keke Palmer
Kerry Washington
Quinta Brunson
Viola Davis
Zendaya
Sportswoman of the Year
Sportswoman of the Year
Album of the Year
Sportswoman of the Year
Video of the Year
Sportsman of the Year
Angel Reese
A'ja Wilson
Claressa Shields
Coco Gauff
Dawn Staley
Flau'jae Johnson
JuJu Watkins
Sha'Carri Richardson
Simone Biles
Angel Reese
A'ja Wilson
Claressa Shields
Coco Gauff
Dawn Staley
Flau'jae Johnson
JuJu Watkins
Sha'Carri Richardson
Simone Biles
Album of the Year
Angel Reese
A'ja Wilson
Claressa Shields
Coco Gauff
Dawn Staley
Flau'jae Johnson
JuJu Watkins
Sha'Carri Richardson
Simone Biles
Video of the Year
Jalen Hurts
Aaron Judge
Anthony Edwards
Deion Sanders
Jayson Tatum
LeBron James
Saquon Barkley
Stephen Curry
Best International Act
Best International Act
Album of the Year
Best International Act
Video of the Year
Best New International Act
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Any Gabrielly (Brazil)
Bashy (United Kingdom)
Black Sherif (Ghana)
Ezra Collective (United Kingdom)
Joé Dwèt Filé (France)
MC Luanna (Brazil)
Rema (Nigeria)
SDM (France)
Tyla (South Africa)
Uncle Waffles (Swaziland)
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Any Gabrielly (Brazil)
Bashy (United Kingdom)
Black Sherif (Ghana)
Ezra Collective (United Kingdom)
Joé Dwèt Filé (France)
MC Luanna (Brazil)
Rema (Nigeria)
SDM (France)
Tyla (South Africa)
Uncle Waffles (Swaziland)
Album of the Year
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Any Gabrielly (Brazil)
Bashy (United Kingdom)
Black Sherif (Ghana)
Ezra Collective (United Kingdom)
Joé Dwèt Filé (France)
MC Luanna (Brazil)
Rema (Nigeria)
SDM (France)
Tyla (South Africa)
Uncle Waffles (Swaziland)
Video of the Year
TxC (South Africa)
Ajuliacosta (Brazil)
Abigail Chams (Tanzania)
Amabbi (Brazil)
Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)
Dr. Yaro [fr] (France)
kwn (United Kingdom)
Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa)
Merveille [fr] (France)
Odeal (United Kingdom)
Shallipopi (Nigeria)
YoungStars Award
YoungStars Award
Album of the Year
YoungStars Award
Video of the Year
Ultimate Icon Award
Blue Ivy Carter
Akira Akbar
Graceyn Hollingsworth
Heiress Diana Harris
Melody Hurd
Thaddeus J. Mixon
Tyrik Johnson
Van Van
Blue Ivy Carter
Akira Akbar
Graceyn Hollingsworth
Heiress Diana Harris
Melody Hurd
Thaddeus J. Mixon
Tyrik Johnson
Van Van
Album of the Year
Blue Ivy Carter
Akira Akbar
Graceyn Hollingsworth
Heiress Diana Harris
Melody Hurd
Thaddeus J. Mixon
Tyrik Johnson
Van Van
Video of the Year
Mariah Carey
Jamie Foxx
Snoop Dogg
Kirk Franklin
| Album of the Year | Video of the Year |
| GNX – Kendrick Lamar 11:11 (Deluxe) – Chris Brown Alligator Bites Never Heal – Doechii Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé Glorious – GloRilla Hurry Up Tomorrow – The Weeknd Some Sexy Songs 4 U – Drake and PartyNextDoor We Don't Trust You – Future and Metro Boomin | "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar "3AM in Tokeyo" – Key Glock "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" – Shaboozey "After Hours" – Kehlani "Denial Is a River" – Doechii "Family Matters" – Drake "Timeless" – The Weeknd featuring Playboi Carti "Type Shit" – Future and Metro Boomin featuring Travis Scott and Playboi Carti |
| Viewer's Choice Award | Best Collaboration |
| "Residuals" – Chris Brown "Denial Is a River" – Doechii "Nokia" – Drake "Like That" – Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar "TGIF" – GloRilla "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar "Luther" – Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA "Brokey" – Latto | "Luther" – Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA "30 for 30" – SZA featuring Kendrick Lamar "Alter Ego" – Doechii featuring JT "Are You Even Real" – Teddy Swims featuring Giveon "Beckham" – Dee Billz featuring Kyle Richh, Kai Swervo and KJ Swervo "Bless" – Lil Wayne, Wheezy and Young Thug "Like That" – Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar "Sticky" – Tyler, the Creator featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red and Lil Wayne "Timeless" – The Weeknd featuring Playboi Carti |
| Best Male R&B/Pop Artist | Best Female R&B/Pop Artist |
| Chris Brown Bruno Mars Drake Fridayy Leon Thomas III Teddy Swims The Weeknd Usher | SZA Ari Lennox Ayra Starr Coco Jones Kehlani Muni Long Summer Walker Victoria Monét |
| Best Female Hip Hop Artist | Best Male Hip Hop Artist |
| Doechii Cardi B Doja Cat GloRilla Latto Megan Thee Stallion Nicki Minaj Rapsody Sexyy Red | Kendrick Lamar BigXthaPlug BossMan Dlow Burna Boy Drake Future Key Glock Lil Wayne Tyler, the Creator |
| Best New Artist | Best Group |
| Leon Thomas III 41 Ayra Starr BigXthaPlug BossMan Dlow Dee Billz October London Shaboozey Teddy Swims | Future and Metro Boomin 41 Common and Pete Rock Drake and PartyNextDoor Flo Jacquees and Dej Loaf Larry June, 2 Chainz and The Alchemist Maverick City Music |
| BET Her Award | Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award |
| "Heart of a Woman" – Summer Walker "Beautiful People" – Mary J. Blige "Blackbiird" – Beyoncé "Bloom" – Doechii "Burning"– Tems "Defying Gravity" – Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande "Hold On" – Tems "In My Bag" – Flo and GloRilla | "Rain Down on Me" – GloRilla featuring Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music "A God (There Is)" – Common and Pete Rock featuring Jennifer Hudson "Amen" – Pastor Mike Jr. "Better Days" – Fridayy "Church Doors" – Yolanda Adams featuring Sir the Baptist and Donald Lawrence "Constant" – Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore and Anthony Gargiula "Deserve to Win" – Tamela Mann "Faith" – Rapsody |
| Video Director of the Year | Best Movie |
| Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar Anderson B Pace Productions and Jacquees Benny Boom Cactus Jack Cole Bennett Dave Meyers Foggieraw Tyler, the Creator | Luther: Never Too Much Bad Boys: Ride or Die Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F One of Them Days Rebel Ridge The Piano Lesson The Six Triple Eight |
| Best Actor | Best Actress |
| Denzel Washington Aaron Pierre Aldis Hodge Anthony Mackie Colman Domingo Jamie Foxx Joey Badass Kevin Hart Sterling K. Brown Will Smith | Cynthia Erivo Andra Day Angela Bassett Coco Jones Keke Palmer Kerry Washington Quinta Brunson Viola Davis Zendaya |
| Sportswoman of the Year | Sportsman of the Year |
| Angel Reese A'ja Wilson Claressa Shields Coco Gauff Dawn Staley Flau'jae Johnson JuJu Watkins Sha'Carri Richardson Simone Biles | Jalen Hurts Aaron Judge Anthony Edwards Deion Sanders Jayson Tatum LeBron James Saquon Barkley Stephen Curry |
| Best International Act | Best New International Act |
| Ayra Starr (Nigeria) Any Gabrielly (Brazil) Bashy (United Kingdom) Black Sherif (Ghana) Ezra Collective (United Kingdom) Joé Dwèt Filé (France) MC Luanna (Brazil) Rema (Nigeria) SDM (France) Tyla (South Africa) Uncle Waffles (Swaziland) | TxC (South Africa) Ajuliacosta (Brazil) Abigail Chams (Tanzania) Amabbi (Brazil) Dlala Thukzin (South Africa) Dr. Yaro [fr] (France) kwn (United Kingdom) Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa) Merveille [fr] (France) Odeal (United Kingdom) Shallipopi (Nigeria) |
| YoungStars Award | Ultimate Icon Award |
| Blue Ivy Carter Akira Akbar Graceyn Hollingsworth Heiress Diana Harris Melody Hurd Thaddeus J. Mixon Tyrik Johnson Van Van | Mariah Carey Jamie Foxx Snoop Dogg Kirk Franklin |
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