BET Awards 2025 Nonetheless on Regardless of Downtown L.A. ICE Protests and Violence

The 2025 BET Awards have the unfortunate circumstance of being centered smack dab in downtown L.A. as the town’s most aggressive ICE protests are occurring, however the present should go on … with shut supervision from cops, in fact!!!

A rep for BET tells TMZ Hip Hop … the community will stay dedicated to the protection of their company and workers for “tradition’s largest evening” … and is monitoring the scenario and dealing carefully with LAPD.

There is a riot goin’ on and we’re not speaking in regards to the dearly departed Sly Stone.

Waymo automobiles have been going up in flames, whereas dozens of individuals have been arrested, with President Donald Trump threatening Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom to be the following … however we’re advised the 2025 BET Awards will certainly happen later right this moment at 8 PM ET/PT as scheduled.

Along with attendees, there might be loads of star energy to guard: Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Playboi Carti, Leon Thomas and Kirk Franklin are all set to ship performances on the large stage.