BET Awards 2025 Live Updates: Mariah Carey Debuts New Song with Anderson .Paak on Drums

Mariah Carey Debuts New Song ‘Type Dangerous’ with Anderson .Paak on Drums

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Mariah Carey’s performance opened with DJ D-Nice spinning some of her hits: “Dreamlover,” “Honey, “Obsessed,” “Heartbreaker” and more.

Carey, plus a full band and many male dancers, then appeared on stage for the debut live rendition of her new single, “Type Dangerous.”

She entered wearing a big coat, which was removed to reveal a sultry and short gold dress as she performed the new song — which reflects on her romantic life.

Anderson .Paak, who’s been spending quite a bit of time with Carey, accompanied the Songbird Supreme on drums. She was also joined by rapper Rakim, whose song “Eric B. Is President” is interpolated on “Type Dangerous.”

Ashanti Kicks Off a Jam-Packed 106 & Park Celebration

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In celebration of the 25th anniversary of 106 & Park, BET recreated the iconic show’s set and brought out many artists to perform hits released during its initial run.

Ashanti opened the performance with a medley of “Happy,” “Rock wit U (Awww Baby)” and “Foolish” while surrounded by dancers wearing all black.

The jam-packed performance continued with numbers from Amerie, Keyshia Cole, Mya, T.I., B2K, Bow Wow and more stars.

Following the music celebration, BET announced a new spinoff, 106 & Sports, coming soon to the network.

PEOPLE Has All the Red Carpet Arrivals You Need to See

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The 2025 BET Awards red carpet is closed for the night, but don’t worry if you missed it.

From Keke Palmer to Shaboozey, so many stars turned out high-fashion looks for culture’s biggest night.

PEOPLE has all the best red carpet looks you need to see at this year’s ceremony here.

Doechii and Snoop Dogg Shake Hands on the Red Carpet

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In a sweet moment on the 2025 BET Awards red carpet, Doechii and Snoop Dogg stopped to have a conversation and shake hands.

The “Anxiety” artist can be seen with her hand on her chest, appearing to have a fully engaged conversation with Snoop.

Could there be a collaboration in the future? We can only hope!

Kendrick Lamar Leads the 2025 BET Awards Nominations

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The 2025 BET Awards nominations were announced in May. Kendrick Lamar led the pack with 10 in total, followed by Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla, each of whom earned six.

Metro Boomin scored five nominations, while SZA and the Weekend each received four, and Ayra Starr, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Maverick City Music, Playboi Carti, Teddy Swims and Tyler, the Creator each earned three nods.

Check out the complete list of nominees here.