Playboi Carti Shines at 2025 BET Awards with “Like Weezy” and “Rather Lie”
June 10, 2025 — Playboi Carti, riding high on the success of his blockbuster album MUSIC, delivered a standout performance at the 2025 BET Awards, paying tribute to hip-hop legend Lil Wayne. The Atlanta rapper’s energetic and stylish set came at a pivotal moment in his career, cementing his place as one of the genre’s most influential voices.
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Playboi Carti BET performance –
Playboi Carti kicked off his performance with the track “Like Weezy,” channeling the iconic Lil Wayne era from 2006. His look—a baggy hooded sweatshirt, sagging jeans, fitted hat, and shades—mirrored the rapper’s signature style, while two luxury cars and his hypemen flanked him on stage, amplifying the vibe. After closing “Like Weezy,” Carti smoothly transitioned into his hit “Rather Lie,” featuring The Weeknd, but with a twist: a gospel chorus replaced Abel Tesfaye’s hook, adding a soulful and spiritual layer to the live rendition.
Though brief, the performance was a powerful reflection of Playboi Carti’s incredible 2025. His album MUSIC, released in March, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and sold an impressive 298,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. The project boasts heavyweight collaborators including Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Future, Young Thug, Jhene Aiko, Skepta, and more, showcasing Carti’s versatility and star power.
Carti’s BET Awards appearance also coincides with his ongoing After Hours Til Dawn tour alongside The Weeknd. The duo has already rocked stages in Glendale, Detroit, Chicago, and East Rutherford, with upcoming stops in Denver, Seattle, Toronto, Atlanta, and Houston scheduled through September. Their chemistry both on stage and in the studio continues to electrify fans worldwide.
The rapper was also recognized with three nominations at the event: two nods in the Video of the Year category for The Weeknd’s “Timeless” and “Type Sh*t” (a collaboration with Future, Metro Boomin, and Travis Scott), along with a Best Collaboration nomination for “Timeless.” His dynamic partnership with The Weeknd, highlighted by their memorable 2024 Grammy performance, underscores the impact they’re making as individuals and collaborators in 2025.
With his magnetic presence and critically acclaimed music, Playboi Carti’s BET Awards performance marked yet another milestone in what’s shaping up to be a defining year for the superstar.
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