Lil’ Kim and rising star Honey Bxby are confirmed to perform their collaboration “Left Eye” at the BET Awards Pre-Show on Monday, June 9, 2025. The performance will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, highlighting the pre-show festivities leading into the main BET Awards ceremony. This annual event celebrates the best in Black entertainment and culture, and the pre-show promises to set the stage with an exciting lineup of performances, red carpet coverage, and celebrity interviews.
The BET Awards Pre-Show, hosted by Terrence J and Pretty Vee, will feature a diverse roster of artists alongside Lil’ Kim and Honey Bxby. Official announcements from Paramount Press Express and other sources confirm additional performers, including 803 Fresh, GELO, Jordan Adetunji, Laila!, Larry June, The Alchemist, Mario, Rob49, Shop Boyz, and Ying Yang Twins.
The “Left Eye” remix is more than just a song—it’s a bridge between hip-hop’s past and present. By sampling Mobb Deep’s iconic “Quiet Storm,” Lil’ Kim and Honey Bxby pay homage to the genre’s roots while infusing it with a modern twist. Lil’ Kim brings her signature swagger and fearless flow, while Honey Bxby adds her “sweet but savage” R&B flair, creating a track dubbed a potential summer anthem. Their chemistry, first showcased in Connecticut, has set the stage for an explosive BET debut.
Honey Bxby is quickly making her mark in R&B with her debut EP, Raw Honey. The 11-track project, featuring artists like Coi Leray, Toosii, and Lola Brooke, has earned praise from Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Complex. Billboard lauded her for bringing “unfiltered, grown-woman energy to R&B,” a testament to her raw, authentic style. Tracks like “Think I Might” and “3AM” showcase her ability to balance vulnerability with boldness.
“This project is me—sweet but savage,”
Honey Bxby said of Raw Honey.
“It’s soft and vulnerable, but I’m still talking my shit.”
Her BET performance with Lil’ Kim is her biggest platform, poised to catapult her from newcomer to a household name.
Lil’ Kim’s legacy in hip-hop is undeniable. With landmark albums like Hard Core (1996) and La Bella Mafia (2003), plus a Grammy win for “Lady Marmalade” in 2002, she’s paved the way for female rappers. Her collaboration with Honey Bxby reinforces her relevance, proving she can evolve while mentoring the next generation. Her bold, unapologetic, and fierce style shines through in the “Left Eye” remix, cementing her status as hip-hop royalty.
The 2025 BET Awards Pre-Show, airing live on BET at 6:00 PM ET/PT, will feature a stacked lineup including 803 Fresh, GELO, Jordan Adetunji, Laila!, Larry June, Mario, Moliy, Rob49, Shop Boyz, Spice, The Alchemist, Trillian, and Ying Yang Twins. Hosted by Terrence J and Pretty Vee, with co-hosts Jacob Latimore, Jessie Woo, LeToya Luckett-Coles, and Mouse Jones, the event celebrates Black musical excellence across genres. The main ceremony, hosted by Kevin Hart, follows at 8 PM ET/PT with performances from Ledisi, Keyshia Cole, and more.
There has been some confusion surrounding the event’s timing. While some reports suggested the pre-show would occur on Sunday, June 8, 2025, all official sources—including a Paramount Press Express release and an article from The Hype Magazine—confirm that the BET Awards Pre-Show is scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025.
The mix-up may stem from the related BET Experience, a multi-day event running from June 5-8, 2025, which includes concerts and fan activities like the Roots Picnic: Class of ’95, where Lil’ Kim is also slated to perform on June 8. However, her joint performance with Honey Bxby on “Left Eye” is specifically reserved for the pre-show on June 9.
