iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025: Inside The Red Carpet

Monday night (March 17) brought together some of the industry’s biggest voices to celebrate their success at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, the evening brought new trophies for rising acts and paid tribute to veteran talent at the star-studded affair.

On the red carpet, many guests opted for all-black ensembles including couples Nelly and Ashanti, and Anycia and 4Batz, as well as GloRilla, K. Carbon, Tanerélle, BigXThaPlug, NLE Choppa, and Offset.

The full show included performances from GloRilla who was joined by K. Carbon and Sexyy Red, Doechii presenting Madonna with the Innovator Award, and Muni Long and Tori Kelly performing musical tributes to Mariah Carey as she was honored with the Icon Award. Nelly was honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Landmark Award, recognizing acts whose “album releases have inspired and shaped culture over multiple decades.”

More performances came from Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, and Nelly.

Additional winners include Sabrina Carter who took home Pop Artist Of The Year and Pop Song Of The Year, GloRilla who nabbed Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year, Kendrick Lamar earning Hip-Hop Song Of The Year, BossMan D Low winning Best New Hip-Hop Artist, SZA winning R&B artist of the year, 4Batz earning Best New R&B Artist, and Tyla taking World Artist Of The Year.

Take a look at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards below.