Kevin Hart, ‘106 & Park’ Tribute, & MORE

As mentioned, this year the BET Awards gave a significant nod to one of the network’s most successful programs, ‘106 & Park.’ Fans got an extra taste of nostalgia when throwback hosts Free, Jukissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Big Tigger, and Terrance J also took the stage.

The live show featured a reconstructed set of the program and a performance countdown with icons from the 2000s, including Ashanti, Amerie, Jim Jones, Keyshia Cole, Mya, T.I. and B2K. Songs like ‘Unfoolish,’ ‘1 Thing,’ ‘Ballin’, ‘Bump, Bump, Bump’ had the audience GOING! “Mr. 106 & Park” himself, Bow Wow, closed the tribute with his hit songs, ‘Like You’ and ‘Fresh Azimiz.’ Peep some of the performance videos below! 

Grammy winner Doechii turned her BET Awards moment into a powerful call for justice. She used the stage to highlight the immigration raids and protest crackdowns happening just miles from where the ceremony is taking place in Los Angeles.

After being named best female hip-hop artist — her first-ever BET Award — Doechii acknowledged her fellow nominees. She then shifted the spotlight to the issues unfolding outside the venue.

“There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order,” said Doechii. Adding, “Trump is using military forces to stop a protest…I want you all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us. What type of government is that?”

Doechii’s words drew applause from the audience at the Peacock Theater, where the awards were airing live.

“People are being swept up and torn from their families,” she continued. “I feel like it’s my responsibility as an artist to use this moment to speak up for all oppressed people. … We all deserve to live in hope and not fear. I hope we stand together.”

Doechii calls out Donald Trump and ICE while accepting her trophy at the #BETAwards in Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/fTGyJ9nbAj

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 10, 2025

Yes, the mics were ON during this year’s BET Awards, and so might’ve been the performance budgets! From Mariah Carey being surrounded by her initials to Teyana Taylor krumping in the air, artists took their set designs to the next level. Keep scrolling for visuals from the two R&B divas mentioned above, along with GloRilla and Lil Wayne‘s pop-outs and see why the performances have the internet chattin’ away!

Teyana Taylor absolutely kills her performance at the #BETAwards ! #BETAwards2025 pic.twitter.com/QD1jCWY5M1

— VIBE Magazine (@VibeMagazine) June 10, 2025

While accepting the Ultimate Icon Award at this year’s show, Jamie Foxx was moved to tears as he thanked God and his family for sticking beside him during his stroke in 2023. He spoke of feeling SHOOK by the possibility that he could’ve passed away, and this honor would’ve been in his memory. The actor spotlighted his sister and daughters for their love, strength, and protection. Stevie Wonder presented him with his award. See what Foxx shared below!

Ahead of Jamie’s emotional testimony, several music legends, including Doug E. Fresh, T-Pain and Teddy Riley, also took the stage to honor his career with a tribute. Swipe below to see the performances.

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Associated Press Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. contributed to this report.