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SZA named best female R&B/pop artist at 2025 BET Awards

SZA has been honoured as Best Female R&B/pop artist at the 2025 BET Awards.

Kendrick Lamar won Album of the Year for his critically acclaimed GNX LP.

"BET always makes sure its representing the culture right," Lamar gushed in his acceptance speech. "I'll always give my heart to BET."

On the acting front, Cynthia Erivo and Denzel Washington took home the honours for Best Actress and Best Actor respectively.

Mariah Carey performed her hit song It's Like That in a metallic gold mini-dress at the star-studded show. She was honoured with the BET Ultimate Icon Award alongside Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin and Snoop Dogg.

Kevin Hart was host on the night.

Here's a list of the highlight winners:

Album of the Year: GNX - Kendrick Lamar

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown

Best Group: Future & Metro Boomin

Best Collaboration: Luther - Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Doechii

Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar

Best New Artist: Leon Thomas

BET Her: Heart of a Woman - Summer Walker

Best Movie: Luther: Never Too Much

Best Actor: Denzel Washington

Best Actress: Cynthia Erivo

Young Stars Award: Blue Ivy Carter

Sportswoman of the Year Award: Angel Reese

Sportsman of the Year: Jalen Hurts

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