It’s
time
for
the


2025
BET
Awards.

Many
of
the
biggest
names
in
entertainment
arrived
to
celebrate
the
25th
anniversary
of
culture’s
biggest
night—which
honors
music,
film,
TV
and
sports—at
the
Peacock
Theater
in
Los
Angeles
June
9.

Emmy
winner Jharrel
Jerome arrived
sporting
a
black-and-white
ensemble,
including
a
pair
of
wide-leg,
patterned
slacks, while American
Idol
winner


Jordin
Sparks dazzled
in
a
salmon-colored,
long-sleeved
dress.

Rapper Bow
Wow
also
walked
the
red
carpet
in
a
white,
long-sleeved
button
down
and
black
slacks.
He
completed
the
look
with
a
pair
of
black
Prada
loafers
and
a
matching
bolo
tie. 

Another
icon
that
graced
the
red
carpet
of
the
awards
ceremony
was
the
evening’s
host


Kevin
Hart—who
is
also
a
nominee
for
Best
Actor—who,
inspired
by
his
words
calling
the
night
“a
Black-Tie
affair,”
wore

a
black
tux
and
bowtie.

“I
love
a
celebration!
It’s
a
chance
to
reflect,
cherish
and
honor
life’s
unforgettable
moments,”
Hart
shared
in
an
April
22
statement
to



Variety.
“I’m
truly
honored
to
host
the
25th
BET
Awards
and
celebrate
the
culture’s
biggest
night.”

The
event
will
recognize
numerous
Black
creators
and
entertainers,
including
music
nominees


Kendrick
Lamar,
who
leads
the
night
with
10
nominations,
and


Doechii,


Drake,

Future

and

GloRilla,
who
each
have
six.