top of page

DIA'ANI

DIA'ANI

Kendrick, SZA, and Blue Ivy Stole the BET Awards 2025—But Who’s About to Own iHeartRadio Vegas?

 Who stole the show at the BET Awards 2025? Which pop diva might cause a Vegas blackout at iHeartRadio? Dive into the sassiest, star-studded recap and preview—complete with plot twists, protest speeches, and a Blue Ivy cameo. Bet you can't guess who made us cry-laugh.

Welcome to the ultimate mash-up of hip-hop royalty, pop powerhouses, and enough celebrity sparkle to blind the internet. If you missed the BET Awards 2025, don't worry—we watched it twice, took notes, and gasped every time Kendrick Lamar blinked. And if you're already hyped for the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2025, buckle in, because September in Vegas is about to get louder than a DJ Khaled catchphrase.


BET Awards 2025: Kendrick, Queen SZA & The Rise of Blue Ivy

Let’s get this out of the way: Kendrick Lamar didn’t just win the BET Awards 2025—he ate. The Compton lyricist scooped up a buffet of trophies: Album of the Year for his sonic masterpiece GNX, Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Video of the Year (“Not Like Us”), and Best Collaboration with SZA for “Luther”. Basically, if there was an award for "Artist Most Likely to Break the Sound Barrier," he’d have won that too.


Speaking of SZA, the R&B sorceress swayed her way into the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist title, her vocals smoother than a jazz latte.


Meanwhile, Doechii wasn’t just collecting her Best Female Hip Hop Artist award—she was shaking tables. Her speech? A blazing critique of political violence, Trump, and militarized policing in Los Angeles. The crowd was left stunned, stirred, and yes, standing.


Other spicy shoutouts:

  • Chris Brown won both Best Male R&B/Pop Artist and Viewer’s Choice. Controversial? Yes. Predictable? Also yes.

  • Leon Thomas took home Best New Artist, proving Nickelodeon alumni can have a glow-up and a Grammy shelf.

  • Blue Ivy Carter, yes that Blue Ivy, snagged the YoungStars Award, officially making every millennial question their life choices.


And in the cinematic category:

  • Cynthia Erivo and Denzel Washington reigned supreme as Best Actress and Best Actor, proving talent doesn't skip generations or decades.

If the BET Awards 2025 had a thesis, it would be this: talent wins, truth matters, and never underestimate Beyoncé’s offspring.


iHeartRadio Music Festival 2025: It’s Vegas, Baby!

Mark your calendars, clean your ears, and prep your glitter—September 19–20, 2025, is going to be lit. The iHeartRadio Music Festival is returning to Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena, and the lineup? An auditory buffet.


Here’s a peek:

  • Ed Sheeran is expected to croon the freckles off every redhead in the audience.

  • Mariah Carey will undoubtedly hit a whistle note that knocks satellites off course.

  • Lil Wayne, LL COOL J, and GloRilla are turning up the bass for the hip-hop heads.

  • Maroon 5 might even get Adam Levine to wear a shirt. (No promises.)

  • And the rock corner is loud and proud with The Offspring, John Fogerty, and Sammy Hagar set to resurrect your dad’s Spotify playlist.


Tickets? Right here: Get Tickets

Streaming? Right here: Watch on Hulu


TL;DR for the Lazy Legends

Event

Dates

Headliners / Highlights

BET Awards 2025

June 9

Kendrick, SZA, Doechii’s speech, Blue Ivy, social justice

iHeartRadio Festival 2025

Sept 19–20

Ed Sheeran, Mariah Carey, Lil Wayne, LL COOL J, Hulu stream

References (Because Even Party Animals Need Footnotes)

BET Awards 2025 winners, Kendrick Lamar BET Awards, SZA BET performance, Doechii BET speech, Blue Ivy YoungStars Award, Chris Brown BET 2025, Leon Thomas Best New Artist, BET Awards 2025 recap, iHeartRadio Music Festival 2025, iHeartRadio lineup 2025, iHeartRadio tickets 2025, Ed Sheeran Vegas 2025, Mariah Carey iHeart 2025, Lil Wayne iHeartRadio, LL COOL J Vegas show, music festivals September 2025, celebrity award shows 2025, BET Awards political speeches, Capital One presale iHeartRadio, streaming iHeartRadio 2025, Hulu iHeartRadio broadcast, pop culture highlights 2025, hip hop awards 2025, music festival guide 2025



 
 
 

Comments

bottom of page