BET Awards 2025: 15 Performances That Shook the Culture | News | BET
And while the wins matter, the performances are where the real magic happens. The BET stage has always been different. It’s not about playing it safe. It’s where artists come to sweat out a wig, pour out their politics, or drop a tribute that has the whole room crying. Mid-performance, Alicia brought out SWV, En Vogue, and TLC. The screams? Immediate. The nostalgia? Perfectly served. Just days after MJ’s death, BET restructured the entire show.This tribute—raw, emotional, and unfiltered—hit like a funeral eulogy and a family reunion combined. He moonwalked, mimicked MJ’s moves, then broke into tears during “Man in the Mirror.” One of the most human, heartbreaking moments in BET history.Water. Fire. Braids whipping. Beyoncé and Kendrick didn’t just perform—they baptized the stage. ... Mid-twerk, mid-performance, Cardi showed the world her baby bump. BET got the exclusive and the internet lost its mind.Matching suits. 70s soul. Synchronized shoulder shimmies. It was pure joy—and proof that stagecraft still matters. TL;DR: BET isn’t just where Black music wins trophies—it’s where it takes flight. These performances didn’t just light up the stage.