The Red Carpet Looks That Left Us Buzzing About This Year's BET Awards

Kelby Vera

Updated 1 July 2024 at 1:54 pm·4-min read

The BET Awards are back and as “culture’s biggest night,” we cannot ignore fashion’s place in the conversation.

Stars from the entertainment world, sports scene and music realm got to showcase their style as the red carpet rolled out at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday.

Actor Taraji P. Henson dazzled in a gold Balmain gown while arriving to host the BET Awards for the third time.

Niecy Nash-Betts was bold in a bright blue ensemble, which she completed with matching opera gloves, square sunglasses and a tiny clutch.

Halle Bailey wore a black leather dress perfectly fitted to her silhouette, hanging from her neck from a metal halter.

As guests gathered, people were also eager to see what the evening’s performers such as Megan Thee Stallion, Lauryn Hill, Ice Spice, Tyla, Latto and Sexyy Red would be wearing.

Everyone was also keeping an eye out for the awards show’s top nominee, Drake, who has been in the thick of a feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar.

In addition to a slate of stellar performances, singer Usher will be honored with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

See more of the 2024 BET Awards’ best looks below:

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Taraji P. Henson

Wearing Balmain

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Halle Bailey

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Niecy Nash-Betts

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Chlöe Bailey

Wearing Mônot

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Ice Spice

Wearing Versace

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Tinashe

Wearing Guvanch Agajumayev

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Usher

Wearing Ralph Lauren

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Coco Jones

Wearing Retrofête

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Tyla

Wearing Versace

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Tia Mowry

Wearing Akris

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Rachel Lindsay

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Victoria Monet

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Monét, Keke Palmer, Sade & Lashay of Divagurl

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Wyclef Jean

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Blac Chyna

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Tanner Adell

Wearing Bach Mai

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Remy Ma

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Jessica Betts & Niecy Nash-Betts

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Mickey Guyton

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Tyrese Gibson & Zelie Timothy

Timothy is wearing Di Petsa

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Summer Walker

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Doechii

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2 Chainz & Kesha Ward

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Andra Day

Wearing Abodi

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Sexyy Red

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Gunna

Wearing Amiri

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Colman Domingo

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Lela Rochon

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Yung Miami

Wearing Jagne

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Tamar Braxton

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Reginae Carter

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Yvette Nicole Brown

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Shaboozey

Wearing Campillo

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Akon & Amirror

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Flo Milli

Wearing Jean Paul Gaultier x Shayne Oliver

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Bellah

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Jermaine Dupri

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DJ Mustard

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Vic Mensa

Wearing Amiri

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Lady London

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T.I. & Heiress Harris

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Joey Bada$$

Wearing Botter

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Sierra Capri

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Muni Long

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B Simone

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Jay Ellis

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MC Lyte

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Angela Simmons

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Meagan Good

Wearing LaQuan Smith

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Marini the Don

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Dawnn Lewis

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Kyla Pratt

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Dominique Perry

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Cam Newton

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NLE Choppa

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Kway

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KJ Smith

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Ty Dolla Sign

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Spice

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Moneybagg Yo

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Flau'jae Johnson

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Parker McKenna Posey

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Terrence J

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Leah Talabi

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Madisin Rian

Wearing Sixdo

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Jennifer Su

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Too Short

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Taurey Henson

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Jac'Eil Duckworth

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Klondike Blonde

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Lynae Vanee

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Javicia Leslie

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Lil' Mo

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Cory Hardrict

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Tank

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Duane Martin & Ashley Marie Jones

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Nick Grant

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Koryn Hawthorne

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Tracey Edmonds

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CORRECTION: A prior version of this article misidentified T.I.’s daughter. Her name is Heiress.

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