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JUST IN; Taylor Swift Makes History Accepting Album of the Year at the BET Awards

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In a surprise that sent ripples through the music industry, Taylor Swift took center stage at the 2025 BET Awards last night to accept the coveted Album of the Year award for her critically acclaimed project “Evergreen.”

Held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, the annual BET Awards celebrated excellence in Black entertainment and culture — but this year, the spotlight widened in a historic and groundbreaking moment.

Swift, a global pop icon whose music has often transcended genre boundaries, became the first non-Black female artist to win Album of the Year at the event.

Dressed in a sleek black gown and visibly moved, Swift accepted the award with grace and humility.

“To be recognized at a show that has long celebrated the richness, depth, and power of Black artistry is one of the greatest honors of my career,” Swift said. “Evergreen was inspired by the soulful sounds that raised me, by the poets who made me feel understood, and by the stories that connect us all.”

 

Her album Evergreen, which features collaborations with artists like H.E.R., SZA, and Anderson .Paak, has been praised for its fusion of R&B, soul, and folk-pop, and was noted for its sensitive handling of themes such as racial unity, healing, and empowerment.

The project not only resonated with Swift’s massive fanbase but also drew critical acclaim from Black music critics and artists alike.

Host Taraji P. Henson introduced the category with a note on the evolving landscape of music:

> “Black music has always shaped the culture — and the culture now shapes the world. This year, we honor an album that honored us.”

Social media exploded within minutes of Swift’s acceptance speech, with fans and critics debating the significance of the win. Some hailed it as a milestone in the ongoing movement toward inclusivity and cultural exchange in the music industry, while others called for continued scrutiny on representation and authenticity.

BET’s President of Programming, Connie Orlando, later addressed the media backstage:

> “The BET Awards are about honoring impact. Evergreen struck a chord across communities, crossed genres, and brought new light to important narratives. The voters recognized that.”

Swift closed her speech by thanking her collaborators and dedicating the award to “the young songwriters of every background who are brave enough to listen, to learn, and to love through music.”

The 2025 BET Awards were packed with powerful performances and poignant moments, but Taylor Swift’s historic win will likely remain the evening’s most talked-about highlight — a moment where genre, race, and tradition converged in a celebration of artistry.

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