BET EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY SHEAMOISTURE ANNOUNCES FAN FEST HEADLINERS: GLORILLA TO PERFORM SATURDAY, JUNE 7, WITH MUSTARD PERFORMING SUNDAY, JUNE 8
AMERIE, ANYCIA, BOSSMAN DLOW, CRIME MOB, KALAN.FRFR, KERI HILSON, LARUSSEL, MARIO, AND PRETTY RICKY JOIN THE LINEUP FOR A STAR-STUDDED WEEKEND OF LIVE PERFORMANCES AND IMMERSIVE FAN FEST ACTIVATIONS
Los Angeles, CA, May 7, 2025 – BET Media Group today revealed new details for an electrifying weekend of live performances from Amerie, Anycia, BossMan Dlow, Crime Mobb, GloRilla, Kalan.FrFr, Keri Hilson, LaRussell, Mario, Mustard, and Pretty Ricky at BET Experience, presented by SheaMoisture: Fan Fest 2025. Taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 7 &8, this 2-day cultural celebration will feature immersive Fan Fest activations, bringing together the best in music, culture, and community, culminating in the highly anticipated BET Awards 2025.
Kicking off the festivities on Saturday, June 7, chart-topping rap sensation GloRilla will headline with her high-energy anthems, alongside viral phenom BossMan Dlow. The excitement turns up with special sets from Southern rap legends Crime Mob, R&B icon Mario, timeless hitmaker Amerie, and rising rap star Anycia. GRAMMY(r)-winning producer Mustard brings his signature sound to the Fan Fest stage on Sunday, June 8, along with R&B group Pretty Ricky, songstress Keri Hilson, rising star Kalan.FrFr, and lyrical powerhouse LaRussell. With two nights of non-stop hits, throwback classics, and surprise moments, BET Experience Fan Fest 2025 delivers an unforgettable celebration of hip-hop and R&B.
Beyond the electrifying mainstage performances, BET Experience Fan Fest 2025 offers fans an immersive weekend with can’t-miss activations, including:
BETX Industry Talks: Through panels, masterclasses, and moderated conversations led by industry pros—writers, creators, artists, and actors—attendees gain real-world insights, tools, and unfiltered advice on navigating the business of entertainment.
106 & Park Set: A lineup of the show’s iconic hosts will take center stage, guiding fans through an immersive recreation of the original 106 & Park set, complete with photo opportunities, surprise appearances, and nostalgic moments.
Club Eden: Inspired by smash hit BET+ original series All The Queen’s Men, this upscale lounge offers craft cocktails, special guest guest DJ sets , and enchanting energy..
We Got You, Sis! Salon: Featuring bold beauty activations that put Black women’s beauty and fashion center stage, while providing a welcoming space for relaxation.
BETX Open Casting Call: Where aspiring talent will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to audition live in front of Emmy® Award-winning Casting Director and BET Head of Original Programming Casting, Robi Reed, the BET Talent & Casting team, and other entertainment industry leaders. Find out more information on how to participate at https://www.BETExperience.com.
HOW TO ATTEND:
Register NOW for free access to BET Experience 2025, presented by SheaMoisture at https://www.BETExperience.com
BET Experience sets the tone for Monday, June 9, the premiere of “BET Awards” 2025. Additional “BET Experience” 2025 talent and programming will be announced at a later date. Stay informed with real-time updates by following BET Experience on Twitter/X @bet, and join the conversation using #BETX.
KENDRICK LAMAR LEADS “BET AWARDS” 2025 NOMINEES WITH TEN NOMINATIONS
DOECHII, DRAKE, FUTURE AND GLORILLA TIE WITH SIX NOMINATIONS EACH
METRO BOOMIN EARNS FIVE NOMINATIONS
SZA AND THE WEEKND TIE WITH FOUR NOMINATIONS
ARYA STARR, CHRIS BROWN, LIL WAYNE, MAVERICK CITY MUSIC, PLAYBOI CARTI, TEDDY SWIMS, AND TYLER, THE CREATOR EARN
THREE NOMINATIONS EACH
CULTURE’S BIGGEST NIGHT, “BET AWARDS” 2025 WILL AIR LIVE MONDAY, JUNE 9 AT 8 PM ET/ PT ON BET
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BET announces “BET Awards” 2025 nominees, with Kendrick Lamar leading the nominations with ten, Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla tying with six nominations, Metro Boomin earning five nominations, and SZA and The Weeknd tying with four nominations each.
This year’s “BET Awards” 2025 nominees reflect multifaceted creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports. Nominations were selected by the BET Voting Academy, which is comprised of an esteemed group of entertainment professionals and influencers in the fields of music, media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, and creative arts.
Kendrick Lamar holds the top spot with ten “BET Awards” 2025 nominations. Lamar’s nominations include ‘Album of the Year’ for GNX, ‘Video of the Year’ for “Not Like Us,” three ‘Viewer’s Choice Award’ nods for “Not Like Us,” “Luther,” featuring SZA, and “Like That” with Future & Metro Boomin, three ‘Best Collaboration’ nods for “Like That,” “30 for 30,” and “Luther,” featuring SZA, ‘Video Director of the Year’ with Dave Free, and ‘Best Male Hip Hop Artist.’
Doechii’s six nominations include 'Album of the Year' for Alligator Bites Never Heal, 'Video of the Year' and 'Viewer's Choice Award' for "Denial is a River," 'BET Her' for "Bloom," 'Best Collaboration' for "Alter Ego" featuring JT, and 'Best Female Hip Hop Artist.'
Drake’s six nominations include 'Album of the Year' for $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, 'Video of the Year' for "Family Matters," 'Viewer's Choice Award' for "Nokia," 'Best Group' with "Drake & PartyNextDoor," 'Best Male R&B/Pop Artist' and 'Best Male Hip Hop Artist.'
Future’s six nominations include 'Album of the Year' for We Don't Trust You with Metro Boomin, 'Video of the Year' for "Type Shit" with Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti, 'Best Collaboration' and 'Viewer's Choice Award' for "Like That" with Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar, 'Best Group' with "Future & Metro Boomin," and Best Male Hip Hop Artist.
GloRilla six nominations include 'Album of the Year' for Glorious, 'Viewer's Choice Award' for “TGIF”, 'Best Collaboration' for "Sticky" with Tyler, The Creator, Sexyy Red and Lil Wayne, the 'Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award' for "Rain Down On Me," 'Best Female Hip Hop Artist', and ‘BET Her’ for “In My Bag” with FLO.
SZA and The Weeknd tie with four nominations each, while Arya Starr, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Maverick City Music, Playboi Carti, Teddy Swims, and Tyler, The Creator each earn three nominations.
Voting for “BET Awards” 2025 Viewer’s Choice Award will open soon.
BET.com/bet-awards is the official site for “BET Awards” 2025 and will have all the latest news and updates about this year's show. Follow us @BET and @BETAWARDS.
Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, will oversee and Executive Produce the annual show, with Jamal Noisette, SVP, Tentpoles & Music Community Engagement for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serving as Executive Producers.
The 25th Anniversary of “BET Awards” - Culture’s Biggest Night - will air LIVE on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8 pm ET/PT. This milestone event will honor 25 years of cultural excellence, spotlighting the most influential names in music, film, television, and sports.
To register for the free, 2-day BETX Fan Fest, visit BETExperience.com. “BET Experience” 2025 is co-produced by Live Nation Urban.
To view a complete list of this year's nominees, visit BET.com
“BET Experience” 2025 is co-produced by Live Nation Urban.
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