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The lineup for the 2025 ESPY Awards has been revealed.
On Monday, July 14, ESPN announced the presenters, attendees, and musical performances for this year's ESPYs. Busta Rhymes will hit the stage as well as beloved rap duo Clipse. Pusha T and Malice are expected to perform new music from their critically acclaimed album Let God Sort Em Out live for the first time live on national TV. In addition, LiAngelo Ball a.k.a "GELO" has also been booked to perform his viral bangers. Grammy award-winning artist Tobe Nwigwe and David Michael Wyatt will lead the "In Memoriam" segment.
Busta Rhymes has had an active year after dropping his Dragon Season EPs and his tribute to the New York Knicks' run in the NBA Playoffs. Busta Buss dropped "Thank You New York Knicks," featuring Rakim, Styles P, and Dave East several days after the Knicks were eliminated following their matchup against the Indiana Pacers.
Meanwhile, GELO has dominated the Internet with his viral hits "Tweaker" and "Can You Please" with GloRilla. The pro-basketball player turned rapper was signed to Def Jam Recordings earlier this year following the success of "Tweaker," which spawned a remix featuring Lil Wayne. GELO is expected to drop his debut album League Of My Own this Friday, July 18.
The 2025 ESPY Awards is happening live on Wednesday, July 16, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Hosted by Shane Gillis, the ESPYS will also feature appearances by Angela Bassett, Russell Wilson, Flau’jae Johnson, Terrell Owens, Russell Westbrook, Druski, Gabby Thomas, Lamar Jackson, Simone Biles, and more. Tune in to ABC at 8 p.m. ET to see the event live or watch it the following day on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.