Kendrick Lamar wins big at the BET Awards

The rapper won five awards for his album GNX, which was released in November 2024

Last updated: June 10, 2025 | 15:08

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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Kendrick Lamar accepts the Album of the Year award for "GNX" onstage during the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Dubai: Kendrick Lamar proved once again there’s no one like him indeed.

The rapper took home the Album of the Year award for his album GNX, the sixth studio album which he released on November 2024, at the BET Awards 2025.

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Lamar stole the show by winning five out of ten nominations, including best album, video and male hip-hop artist.

“BET has always made sure they’re representing the culture right and always put me in the midst of the cycle of what we represent,” he said at the show.

Kendrick Lamar also won the award for best video for his hit track, Not Like Us. He also took home the award for Video director of the Year along with filmmaker Dave Free.

The award show, which celebrates black actors, singers and sports stars was hosted by Kevin Hart.

Nishitha RachelAssistant Social Media Editor

Nishitha serves as the Assistant Social Media Editor at Gulf News, where she skilfully orchestrates the publication's online presence. With a dedicated approach to engaging readers, she expertly manages all social media platforms and is a direct line for reader queries. Nishitha's journey in journalism began with a flourish in the entertainment beat, a world she continues to explore with enthusiasm. Her love for Korean culture shines through her reporting on UAE-based events, bringing the best of both worlds to her audience. A highlight of her career, and certainly a dream come true for any K-Pop enthusiast, was interviewing acclaimed Korean singers, including Chen from the globally renowned boy group, EXO.

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