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Taraji P. Henson
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Like any good awards show host, theEmpirestar dazzled us with several outfit changes that paid homage to Black female icons including Diana Ross, Erykah Badu, Tina Turner and H.E.R.
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Lil Nas X
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Cardi B
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The rapper wore a custom embroidered Dolce & Gabbana bodysuit with a sheer panel in the abdomen toreveal her pregnant bellywhile performing with husbandOffsetand his group Migos.Stylist Kollin Carter gave a behind-the-scenes look at the ensemble, which also included matching leggings and shoes.
Zendaya
TheEuphoriastar paid tribute toBeyoncéwearing alengthened version of the Versace dressQueen Bey wore for her iconic 2003 BET Awards performance of “Crazy in Love.” Zendaya paired her violet confection with custom-dyed Stuart Weitzman Nudist sandals, Bulgari yellow diamonds and a sleek low pony.
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Beyoncé, just 22 at the time, famously wore a mini version of the Spring/Summer 2003 Versace runway faveto hit the stage with then-boyfriend JAY-Z. It was the day her debut solo album,Dangerously in Love,dropped, and her Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams were in the BET Awards crowd cheering her on.
Megan Thee Stallion
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The rapper gave us her version of Greek Goddess on the red carpet, posing in a custom Jean Paul Gaultier flowy white gown that featured the French fashion house’s iconic cone bra design and bedazzled chain detailing. The risqué cut took sexy slits to a new level, creating an awards show fashion moment we won’t forget.
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Inside, the star changed into a custom Roberto Cavalli white gown with feather and sequin embellishments — and more sexy slits and cutouts! — before accepting four BET Awards.
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Lil' Kim
The rapper’s all-white Prada ensemble included a miniskirt and a halter crop top with an attached hood. She accessorized with a floor-length coat styled off-the-shoulders, chunky combat boots, fanny pack and the brand’s triangle logo pinned to her blonde bangs.
source: people.com
