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The 2025 BET Awards, hosted by Kevin Hart, aired on June 9th on BET. Kendrick Lamar led nominations with ten, while Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin received the Ultimate Icon Award. Performers included Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, and GloRilla. The awards show recognized achievements in Black music, TV, film, and sports. Viewers without cable could stream the event via services like Philo or DIRECTV with free trials.

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