Exciting news for music and sports fans alike! The 2025 ESPY Awards, set to take place on Wednesday, July 16, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, will feature an impressive lineup of performances from hip-hop heavyweights, including Busta Rhymes, the duo Clipse, and rapper Tobe Nwigwe. Notably, former basketball player LiAngelo Ball, who performs under the name GELO, will also grace the stage.
Tobe Nwigwe, accompanied by David Michael Wyatt, is slated to deliver the In Memoriam tribute, honoring notable figures such as soccer star Diogo Jota, boxing icon George Foreman, and baseball legend Bob Uecker. The event will be hosted by comedian, actor, and podcaster Shane Gillis, ensuring a night filled with entertainment.
Clipse, consisting of brothers Pusha T and Malice, recently made a comeback with their fourth studio album, “Let God Sort Em Out,” marking their first release in nearly 16 years. Meanwhile, GELO has been making waves with his debut single “Tweaker,” which peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song features a remix with Lil Wayne and will appear on his upcoming album, “League of My Own,” set to drop on July 18 under Def Jam.
LiAngelo Ball has a unique background, having played college basketball at UCLA before going professional with the Los Angeles Ballers, Queensboro Swarm, and Astros de Jalisco in Mexico. He is part of a family of athletes, with older brother Lonzo playing for the Chicago Bulls and younger brother LaMelo representing the Charlotte Hornets.
All three performers—Busta Rhymes, Clipse, and Nwigwe—are past Grammy nominees, showcasing the blend of music and sports that the ESPYs aim to celebrate. The awards show has been airing on ABC since 2015, with the exception of 2020 due to the pandemic.
The 2025 ESPY Awards will be broadcast live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT and will also be available for streaming on ESPN+. Viewers can catch the show on-demand the following day on platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
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