The BET Awards 2025 are right around the corner, and the network has announced more exciting details about what viewers can expect from the annual soiree.
As previously reported, one of BET‘s landmark shows ‘106 & Park’ is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and has some major surprises on the way including a possible reboot.
Now, the network has confirmed one of those surprises will be a celebration honoring the iconic show at the BET Awards 2025 and will feature a reunion of all the respective hosts, and special performances.
Beloved hosts, AJ Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Rocsi Diaz, Terrence J, and Keshia Chanté will all share the stage live in Los Angeles.
They will be joined by fellow host, Bow Wow, also known as Mr. 106 & Park, along with performances from B2K, Amerie, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I., and more surprise guests as part of a special tribute to the show.
The BET daily music video and interview series shaped an entire generation’s relationship with music. Packed with appearances from the hottest stars in R&B and Hip-Hop, the show quickly became a staple for lovers of Hip-Hop culture as the must-see after-school television event following its premiere on September 11, 2000.
“106 & Park was more than just a music countdown show; it was the heartbeat of Black youth culture and one of the highest-rated BET programs for over a decade,” stated Scott Mills, President and CEO at BET. “From Freestyle Friday to unforgettable live performances, it launched careers, influenced fashion, and became a platform where voices, style, and sound converged. 106 & Park both celebrated and fueled many of the most important musical and culture evolutions that occurred during its two-and-a-half-decade tenure.”
The celebration begins during BET Experience weekend with the return of Freestyle Friday and a reimagined 106 & Park set at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Get into the full lineup of events below.
106 & Park Activations During Culture’s Biggest Week:
- The 106 & Park 25th Anniversary celebration will launch at this year’s BET Experience (BETX) Fan Fest live from the 106 & Park stage at the Los Angeles Convention Center, on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8. The weekend will kick off on Saturday with a reimagined Freestyle Friday Battle, spotlighting emerging artists and featuring a variety of surprise guest appearances.
- The experience continues at BETX on Sunday, June 8, where some of the show’s iconic hosts will take center stage to reminisce on their favorite moments and engage with fans in an immersive recreation of the original 106 & Park set. Complete with photo ops, musical performances and nostalgic moments, the installation will reintroduce the beloved series to a new generation, while giving longtime fans a chance to relive the magic.
- On Monday, June 9, 106 & Park host Terrence J will honor the legendary program from the “BET Awards” red carpet during this year’s “Red Carpet Live” pre-show, airing LIVE on BET at 6 pm ET/PT. The tribute will feature a classic freestyle battle, an exclusive world premiere music video, and iconic throwback performances. Mr. 106 & Park, Bow Wow, will also host BET Social LIVE from the red carpet.
- For the grand finale, the LIVE broadcast of this year’s “BET Awards” will deliver a powerful tribute featuring unforgettable performances by artists from 106 & Park’s most memorable episodes and the return of its beloved hosts, each of whom helped to define the show’s legacy.
The 25th Anniversary of “BET Awards” – Culture’s Biggest Night – will air LIVE on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8 pm ET/PT. This milestone event will honor 25 years of cultural excellence, spotlighting the most influential names in music, film, television, and sports.
