Predictions & Upsets: Who Wins?
The 2025 BET Awards are set to be a night of unforgettable moments! Will Kendrick Lamar further cement his dominance, or can Doechii pull off a stunning upset? Our predictions point to a showdown, especially for Album and Video of the year. This year’s ceremony, hosted by Kevin Hart, celebrates 25 years of 106 & Park and will honor icons like Mariah Carey and Snoop Dogg. Kendrick Lamar leads the pack, but the competition within Hip-hop and R&B artists is fierce. News Directory 3 has the inside scoop. Discover what’s next for these artists.
2025 BET Awards: Will Kendrick Lamar or Doechii Dominate?
Updated June 7, 2025
The 2025 BET Awards are fast approaching, with Kevin Hart set to host the ceremony. This year’s event promises a nostalgic trip, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the iconic show, 106 & Park. The show, known for its memorable performances and interviews, “Wild Out Wednesday,” and “Freestyle Friday,” will honor Mariah carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin with the Ultimate Icon awards.
Amidst the excitement, the annual awards dedicated to Hip-hop and R&B artists, actors, and athletes remain a central focus.As always, speculation abounds regarding who should and will win.
Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with 10, followed by Doechii, Drake, GloRilla, and Future, each with six. Metro Boomin is nominated for five awards, while SZA and The Weeknd each have four. The nominees list is star-studded, featuring several fresh faces poised to make a splash.
Album Of The Year
Nominees:
$ome $exy $ongs 4 U — Drake & Partynextdoor
11:11 Deluxe — Chris Brown
Alligator Bites Never heal — Doecchii
Cowboy Carter — Beyoncé
Glorious – Glorilla
GNX — Kendrick Lamar
Hurry Up Tomorrow — The Weeknd
We Don’t Trust You — Future & Metro Boomin
Who Should Win: GNX — Kendrick Lamar
Who Will Win: GNX — Kendrick Lamar
kendrick Lamar’s surprise album, GNX, made a notable impact, securing two No. 1 hits and topping the Billboard 200 chart twice. While other albums are strong contenders, Lamar’s influence often sways award show committees.
Video Of The Year
Nominees:
“3AM in Tokeyo” — Key Glock
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” — Shaboozey
“After Hours” — Kehlani
“Denial Is a River” — Doechii
“Family Matters” — Drake
“Not Like Us” — Kendrick Lamar
“Timeless” — The Weeknd feat. Playboi Carti
“Type Shit” — Future, Metro Boomin, Travis scott & Playboi Carti
Who Should Win: “Not Like Us” — Kendrick Lamar
Who Will Win: “Denial Is a River” — Doechii
What’s next
The 2025 BET Awards promise an exciting night, honoring legends and celebrating the future of Black entertainment.Tune in to see if these predictions hold true.