Kendrick Lamar Leads 2025 BET Awards With 10 Nominations
 | Tue, May 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM |
The King of Compton is back in the spotlight-and he's not coming quietly.
The 2025 BET Awards are shaping up to be a historic night, and Kendrick Lamar is at the center of the storm. With a whopping 10 nominations, including Album of the Year for his critically acclaimed GNX and Video of the Year for his viral diss track "Not Like Us", Kendrick is once again proving why he's the voice of this generation.
What Kendrick's Nominated For:Album of the Year - GNX
Video of the Year - "Not Like Us"
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Best Collaboration
Lyricist of the Year
And more across performance and production categories
"Not Like Us" wasn't just a diss-it was a cultural reset. Aimed at Drake, the track became a West Coast anthem almost overnight. The video, filled with coded messages and proud L.A. symbolism, captured the attention of millions, sparking debate, praise, and think-pieces across social media and major publications.
About the 2025 BET Awards:Date: June 9, 2025
Venue: Peacock Theater, Los Angeles
Host: Kevin Hart
Also Leading Nominations: Doechii, Drake, Future, GloRilla (6 nominations each)
With such powerful competition, the ceremony promises fireworks. But let's be honest-all eyes are on Kendrick. Whether he takes home all ten or just a few, the cultural impact is already undeniable.
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