At the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards, Beyoncé is nominated in the 'Outstanding Variety Special (Live)' category, where she will compete directly against Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar, who received a joint nomination. This notable contest marks a rare instance of Beyoncé and Jay-Z facing off in the same category at the Emmys. Other nominees in the 2025 Emmy lineup include Hamilton Leithauser of The Walkmen. The nominations have drawn attention for highlighting prominent music artists competing in television award categories.