Mariah Carey Stuns at BET Awards 2025 With Diva Glam & Kevin Hart Shoutout — Here’s Where to Watch It Live
Mariah Carey knows how to make an entrance — and at the 2025 BET Awards, she proved she’s still the reigning queen of diva drama and unforgettable moments.
The pop icon surprised fans by appearing on stage in a dazzling champagne gold gown with a thigh-high slit and floor-length fur wrap that shimmered under the spotlight. Gasps swept the room as she walked out unannounced during a tribute segment — and the cameras immediately cut to Kevin Hart cracking up in the audience.
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“Of course she showed up last-minute and stole the whole night,” Hart later joked on stage, calling Mariah a “BET Awards moment all by herself.”
Social media went wild.
“Mariah Carey just turned the BET Awards into her personal concert and I LOVE IT,” one fan posted on X. Another added, “It’s not the BET Awards unless Mariah walks in like royalty.”
Her surprise appearance came after weeks of rumors that she might skip the show entirely. But in true Mariah fashion, she arrived during the final hour, walked in through a private backstage entrance, and skipped the red carpet altogether — sparking immediate speculation.
Fans quickly noticed she wasn’t seated in the crowd. Instead, she emerged from behind the stage, spotlight blaring, and delivered a powerful rendition of her 1997 hit “My All” in honor of Black music legends being celebrated that night.
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And she didn’t hold back — with vocals soaring, a glittering mic in hand, and signature wind-blown hair courtesy of her personal fan (yes, it was on stage).
While many were tuning in just for the performances, Mariah’s moment easily became the highlight of the night.
Where to Watch the BET Awards 2025 Live
For those who missed it live, don’t worry — there are still plenty of ways to catch the full show and that unforgettable Mariah Carey moment.
The BET Awards 2025 are available for live streaming and rewatch on:
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BET.com and the BET NOW app (with cable login)
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Sling TV, Philo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV
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Paramount+ Premium plan (includes BET live channel)
The ceremony officially aired Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and reruns are scheduled throughout the week on BET and affiliated ViacomCBS channels.
What Time & Channel Is the BET Awards On?
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Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
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Channel: BET (check local cable listings)
With red carpet drama, viral moments, and surprise celeb appearances like Mariah’s, this year’s BET Awards will be talked about for weeks.
So if you haven’t watched it yet — stream it now before the internet spoils all the iconic moments.