The 2025 BET Awards pulled out all the nostalgic stops to celebrate its 25th anniversary, delivering a history-making moment with a long-anticipated 106 & Park reunion. Complete with a replica of the original set staged inside Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, the tribute brought back fan-favorite hosts Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Big Tigger, and Terrence J to honor the iconic music countdown show that shaped an era of Black culture.
Their reunion wasn’t just a walk down memory lane — it set the tone for a night charged with throwback energy and unforgettable performances.
Ashanti took the stage with her timeless hit “Unfoolish,” followed by Jim Jones turning the entire theater into a sea of invisible jump shots with his anthem “Ballin.” Amerie, Mya, and Keyshia Cole reminded the world why women in 2000s R&B still reign supreme, as T.I. returned with royal flair, reminding everyone why he still is the “King of the South.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 09: Keyshia Cole performs onstage during the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 09: (L-R) Jermaine Dupri and Bow Wow perform onstage during the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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And then there was B2K — who had grown women screaming like it was 2002 all over again with “Bump, Bump, Bump.” But the moment that sealed it all came when Bow Wow, affectionately known as “Mr. 106 & Park,” closed the tribute with “Like You” and “Fresh Azimiz” — cementing his legacy as one of the show’s most memorable artists and former hosts.
More than a trip down memory lane, the reunion was a full-circle celebration of the show that helped define a generation. 106 & Park wasn’t just television — it was a hub that launched careers, championed Black culture, and gave young, Black audiences a stage to see themselves. “BET and 106 & Park created this iconic culture,” Terrence J told VIBE. “A brand. A legacy. And to sit here 25 years later, trading stories and realizing how many lives were impacted, it’s surreal.”
Hosted by Kevin Hart and packed with standout performances from Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Mariah Carey, and more, the 2025 BET Awards connected the past, present, and future all on one stage.
See performances below.
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