Recent headline winners
- 2025 Album of the Year: Kendrick Lamar, GNX
- 2025 Video of the Year: Kendrick Lamar, Not Like Us
- 2025 Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA
- 2025 Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown
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BET Awards
The BET Awards celebrate Black excellence across music, film, television, sports and culture, with performances as a central draw.
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ÅRVideo of the YearBest Female R&B/Pop Artist
2026Current editionCurrent edition
2025
Kendrick Lamar"Not Like Us"
SZA
2024
Victoria Monét"On My Mama"
SZA
2023
SZA"Kill Bill"
SZA
2022
Silk Sonic"Smokin out the Window"
Jazmine Sullivan
2021
Cardi B (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)"WAP"
H.E.R.
2020
DJ Khaled (feat. Nipsey Hussle and John Legend)"Higher"
Lizzo
2019
Childish Gambino"This Is America"
Beyoncé
2018
Drake"God's Plan"
Beyoncé
2017
Bruno Mars"24K Magic"
Beyoncé
2016
Beyoncé"Formation"
Beyoncé
2015
Beyoncé"7/11"
Beyoncé
2014
Pharrell Williams"Happy"
Beyoncé
2013
Drake"Started from the Bottom"
Rihanna
2012
Jay-Z and Kanye West (feat. Otis Redding)"Otis"
Beyoncé
2011
Chris Brown (feat. Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne)"Look at Me Now"
Rihanna
2010
Beyoncé (feat. Lady Gaga)"Video Phone"
Alicia Keys
2009
Beyoncé"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
Beyoncé
2008
UGK (feat. Outkast)"International Players Anthem (I Choose You)"
Alicia Keys
2007
Beyoncé"Irreplaceable"
Beyoncé
2006
Kanye West (feat. Jamie Foxx)"Gold Digger"
Mary J. Blige
2005
Kanye West"Jesus Walks"
Alicia Keys
2004
Outkast"Hey Ya!"
Beyoncé
2003
Erykah Badu (feat. Common)"Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)"
India Arie
2002
Busta Rhymes (feat. P. Diddy and Pharrell Williams)"Pass the Courvoisier, Part II"
India Arie
2001
Outkast"Ms. Jackson"
Mary J. Blige
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BET Awards winners and records
Verified BET 2025 winner data, anniversary context and category spread.
Records and signals
- 2025 standout: BET reported Kendrick Lamar as the evening's standout with four major awards.
- Quarter-century mark: Paramount described the 2025 ceremony as marking 25 years of the BET Awards.
- Category spread: The show spans music, film, television, sports, gospel, international and tribute moments.
Fun facts
BET Awards quick facts
Verified context, category quirks and viewing notes that make this award different.
Performance-first energyBET Awards pages need winners and performances side by side; the show is not just a results list.
Tribute valueTributes are a core part of the user experience, often giving the edition its emotional center.
Culture scopeUnlike genre-only music awards, the BET Awards cut across entertainment, sports and community recognition.
Host contextLos Angeles, 
United States.
United States.HotelsStay for BET Awards week
TripBuild the Los Angeles awards visit
Best baseLos Angeles
Start near the ceremony area once the venue is confirmed, then compare transport links and hotel prices.
Ticket realityOfficial channels first
Award ceremonies can have limited public access, industry allocations or late ticket rules.
Best useFollow the full week
Plan around screenings, concerts, theatre, fan events, museums, restaurants and broadcast viewing.