The late Luther Vandross was remembered by fans in two categories: Not only did "Luther" win best collaboration, but the documentary Luther: Never Too Much won best movie.

Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Chris Brown made history at the 2025 BET Awards with big wins, fan buzzing, and surprise moments that lit up the Los Angeles event.

SZA, Chris Brown, Doechii, Denzel Washington and Cynthia Erivo also earned awards at the Monday night ceremony in Los Angeles.

The BET Awards, hosted by Kevin Hart, celebrated 25 years. As Kendrick Lamar took home a whopping five trophies, here's who else was recognized.

SZA and Chris Brown each won two awards. SZA won best female R&B/pop artist for the third year in a row as well as the aforementioned award for best collaboration.

BET Awards 2025 winners list: Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Chris Brown win big. Jay Stahl Edward Segarra. USA TODAY. Hear this story. The 2025 BET Awards is celebrating 25 years of Black excellence.

BET Awards 2025 winners list: Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Chris Brown win big. Jay Stahl Edward Segarra. USA TODAY. Hear this story. The 2025 BET Awards is celebrating 25 years of Black excellence.

BET Awards 2025 winners list: Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Chris Brown win big. Jay Stahl Edward Segarra. USA TODAY. The 2025 BET Awards is celebrating 25 years of Black excellence.

BET Awards 2025 winners list: Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Chris Brown win big. Jay Stahl Edward Segarra. USA TODAY. The 2025 BET Awards is celebrating 25 years of Black excellence.

BET Awards 2025 winners list: Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Chris Brown win big. Jay Stahl Edward Segarra. USA TODAY. The 2025 BET Awards is celebrating 25 years of Black excellence.