Lizzo turned heads in an opulent navy gown as she lead the stars arriving to the BET Awards on Sunday, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The Truth Hurts signer, 34, looked ravishing in the iridescent frock, which featured a black feather trim and a thigh-high slit at the front.
The evening’s host Taraji P. Henson, 51, made her grand entrance in a form-hugging shimmery silver gown with a single chain strap, while actress and singer Cynthia Erivo, 35, opted for a bright look in a structured colorful top and matching skirt.
Lizzo finalized her look with a pair of open-toe black platform heels, and wore her black tresses in slick waves, with an intricate baby hair pattern.
As for glam, the beauty – born Melissa Viviane Jefferson – looked picture perfect with voluminous eyelashes and bronze eyeshadow.
The musician is set to perform at the show, along with Babyface, Chance The Rapper, Chlöe, Doechii, GIVĒON, Jack Harlow, Latto, Muni Long, and more.
Ravishing: The Truth Hurts signer, 34, looked ravishing in the iridescent frock, which featured a black feather trim and a thigh-high slit at the front
Stylish: The musician finalized her look with a pair of open-toe black platform heels, and wore her black tresses in slick waves, with an intricate baby hair pattern
Picture perfect: As for glam, the beauty – born Melissa Viviane Jefferson – looked picture perfect with voluminous eyelashes and bronze eyeshadow
The evening’s host Taraji P. Henson, 51, made her grand entrance in a form-hugging shimmery silver gown with a single chain strap. She wore her raven tresses slicked down and accessorized with a pair of diamond earrings.
Meanwhile Erivo added a few extra inches to her height with tall gold platform heels. The Grammy Award winner accessorized with a black belt, multiple chunky rings, and a gold watch.
The Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay, 37, showed off her toned legs as she opted for a more bright color in an orange silk mini dress. She paired her dress with chunky gold chains and wore a chic updo for the occasion.
The reality TV beauty beamed while posing for the cameras, and wore dark lipstick and bronze eyeshadow for the night.
Exciting night: Lizzo is set to perform at the show, along with Babyface, Chance The Rapper, Chlöe, Doechii, GIVĒON, Jack Harlow, Latto, Muni Long, and more
Sparkly details: The star accessorized her stunning look with a pair of round silver earrings
Rapper Coi Leray, 25, showed off her washboard abs in a minuscule white crop top, a mini denim skirt, and a matching pair of thigh-high denim boots. She paired the stylish ensemble with an oversized denim jacket and an open white button-up shirt.
Chance the Rapper, 29, looked cool as ever in a graphic hoodie and multi-color jeans, which he paired with blue sneakers and a baby blue hat.
Janelle Monáe, 36, looked sensational in a transparent black gown attached to a bandeau top with black leather straps and a black rose in the middle.
The singer rocked her light tresses in a beautiful updo with a black string intertwined throughout. She also showed off the leather harness style back of the garment, and a peek of the black thong she wore underneath.
Stunner: Henson, 51, wore her raven tresses slicked down and accessorized with a pair of diamond earrings
Important: In a recent interview, Taraji spoke about the importance of the BET Awards, and how they have championed her throughout her career
Big night: ‘No matter how big I get in my career, no matter how high my star may rise, I will never forget my community,’ she told Essence, talking about ceremony
Looking good! The Grammy Award winner, 35, added a few extra inches to her height with tall gold platform heels
Bling: The London born entertainer accessorized with a black belt, multiple chunky rings, and a gold watch
Meanwhile rapper Jack Harlow, 24, was casual cool as he rocked a Lil Nas X T-shirt, black jeans and a classic biker chain. The Churchill Downs hitmaker completed his trendy look with a silver watch and clear 90’s style glasses.
Actress Eva Marcille, 37, wore a sultry white pearl mini dress that showed off her toned legs and ample cleavage. She paired the look with silver heels and a sparkling silver clutch.
Lakeyah, 21, stole the show in a sexy black silk gown with a wide side-slit that featured a black feather trim. The rap star accessorized the look with a sizable silver chain and a multitude of matching rings.
Sending temperatures soaring! Chloe Bailey, 23, turned up the heat in a glamorous form-fitting one-shoulder black sequin gown
Have mercy! The Have Mercy hitmaker – who was one of the night’s performers – wore silver hoop earrings and a matching silver bracelet for the night
Perfection: She opted for glamorous makeup, sporting smokey winged liner and nude lipstick on her pout
Chloe Bailey, 23, turned up the heat in a glamorous form-fitting one-shoulder black sequin gown.
The Have Mercy hitmaker – who was one of the night’s performers – wore silver hoop earrings and a matching silver bracelet for the night.
She opted for glamorous makeup, sporting smokey winged liner and nude lipstick on her pout.
Tangerine dream: The Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay, 37, showed off her toned legs as she opted for a more bright color in an orange silk mini dress
Sultry look: The star gave a sultry look over her shoulder
Cute: The reality TV beauty beamed while posing for the cameras, and wore dark lipstick and bronze eyeshadow for the night
Summer style: She paired her dress with chunky gold chains and styled her hair in a chic updo
Golden touch: Lindsay sported white nail polish for the night, as well as a golden pedicure
Summer Walker – who’s currently pregnant with her second child – turned up the heat on the red carpet, wearing little more than gold pasties over her ample cleavage, which was outlined by a hold and black stone harness.
The singer, 26, paired the daring look with a beaded gold mini skirt that showed off her tattooed legs. She kept her shoe choice a bit more simple, wearing slim strap black heels.
The No Love hitmaker further accessorized with chunky gold jewelry, including a sizable bracelet and gold earrings.
Ne-Yo, 42, and his wife Crystal, 36, made a stylish pair on the red carpet, with the singer rocking a dapper black outfit and a fedora hat with a gold chain detail.
Meanwhile Crystal showed off her toned legs in a black gown with a sizzling thigh slit. At one point the R&B star, who’s been married to Crystal since 2016, planted a passionate smooch on his wife.
Wow! Janelle Monáe, 36, looked sensational in a transparent black gown attached to a bandeau top with black leather straps and a black rose in the middle
Shining star: The singer accessorized her outfit with silver earrings and a plethora of bracelets
It girl: The Kansas City native showed off the stunning look on the red carpet
Hosting duties: Janelle is one of the hosts at tonight’s ceremony
Cheeky: She showed off the leather harness style back of the garment, and a peek of the black thong she wore underneath
Posing up a storm: The beauty happily posed for photographers as she showed off her see-through ensemble
Delicate: She settled for delicate glam for the night, simply highlighting her eyes with mascara and wearing a touch of nude lipstick
Happy glow: The star beamed while striking a pose on the red carpet
Turning heads! The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige, 51, looked phenomenal in a white off-shoulder top with a matching skirt that featured a high slit
Superstar: The superstar finalized her outfit with a coordinated white scarf around her neck, and wore strappy silver heels to the event
Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige, 51, looked phenomenal in a white off-shoulder top with a matching skirt that featured a high slit.
The superstar finalized her outfit with a coordinated white scarf around her neck, and wore strappy silver heels to the event.
The Good Morning Gorgeous songstress wore her platinum blonde tresses in a voluminous high ponytail, cascading down in light curls.
Oscar-nominated star Taraji P. Henson is on hosting duties for a second year in a row at tonight’s BET Awards, airing live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Denim on denim: Rapper Coi Leray, 25, showed off her washboard abs in a minuscule white crop top, a mini denim skirt, and a matching pair of thigh-high denim boots
Turning up the heat! Summer Walker – who’s currently pregnant with her second child – turned up the heat on the red carpet, wearing little more than gold pasties over her ample cleavage, which was outlined by a hold and black stone harness
Daring look: The singer, 26, paired the daring look with a beaded gold mini skirt that showed off her tattooed legs
Glam: The star wore her long raven tresses in a sleek style, cascading down her shoulders
Gold aesthetic: The No Love hitmaker further accessorized with chunky gold jewelry, including a sizable bracelet and gold earrings
Paula Patton, 46, put her impressively toned legs on display in a bright pink mini dress with puffed up sleeves.
The Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol actress coordinated her makeup with the dress, wearing vivid pink lipstick on her pout. Keeping up with the pink theme, she also rocked a pair of lovely bright pink heels. She was also seen posing with her Sacrifice co-star Juan Antonio.
R&B singer Ari Lennox, 31, cut a chic figure in a transparent black lace gown with a bow detail on the shoulder.
Think pink: Paula Patton, 46, put her impressively toned legs on display in a bright pink mini dress with puffed up sleeves
Bright smile: The Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol actress coordinated her makeup with the dress, wearing vivid pink lipstick on her pout
Color of the night: Keeping up with the pink theme, she also rocked a pair of lovely bright pink heels
Lovely duo: She was seen posing with her Sacrifice co-star Juan Antonio
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, 52, looked dashing in a radiant pink suit, which he wore over a crisp white shirt and paired with black patent leather dress shoes.
Blac Chyna, 34, was the epitome of a golden girl in an intricate yellow velvet gown, with a plunging beaded bustier bodice that featured chess set pieces. The model wore long matching golden nails and showed off her white pedicure in sparkling sandal heels.
Rob Kardashian’s ex finalized the stylish ensemble with gold drop earrings and wore lovely pink blush on her cheeks.
American choirmaster Kirk Franklin, 52, and his wife Tammy Collins opted for bright colors as they hit the red carpet. Franklin donned a green silk top along with tight black leather pants and white cowboy boots, while Tammy shined in a vivid floral suit and a black lace bustier.
The duo, who have been married since 1996, put up a loved-up display, with Franklin gently kissing his wive’s neck.
Dashing: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, 52, looked dashing in a radiant pink suit, which he wore over a crisp white shirt and paired with black patent leather dress shoes
Smart: The entrepreneur shielded his eyes with a pair of black shades
Lace vision: R&B singer Ari Lennox, 31, cut a chic figure in a transparent black lace gown with a bow detail on the shoulder
Casual: Jack Harlow, 24, was casual cool as he rocked a Lil Nas X T-shirt, black jeans and a classic biker chain
Checkmate: Blac Chyna, 34, was the epitome of a golden girl in an intricate yellow velvet gown, with a plunging beaded bustier bodice that featured chess set pieces
Bringing the wow factor! The model wore long matching golden nails and showed off her white pedicure in sparkling sandal heels
Glammed up: Rob Kardashian’s ex finalized the stylish ensemble with gold drop earrings and wore lovely pink blush on her cheeks
Stylish pair: Singer Ne-Yo, 42, and his wife Crystal, 36, made a stylish pair on the red carpet
Kiss me: The R&B star, who’s been married to Crystal since 2016, planted a passionate smooch on his wife
Another loved-up duo on the red carpet was Ray J, 41, and his wife Princess Love, 37.
Kim Kardashian’s ex boyfriend rocked a white suit over a black shirt for the occasion, and covered his eyes with a pair of oversized shades.
Meanwhile his model wife stunned in a high-neck long-sleeve black gown with a front slit that showed off her toned legs.
The couple – who’ve been married since 2016 – happily indulged in some PDA while taking a break from posing for photos.
Date night: Another loved-up duo on the red carpet was Ray J, 41, and his wife Princess Love, 37
Dapper: Kim Kardashian’s ex boyfriend rocked a white suit over a black shirt for the occasion
Keeping it cool: He covered his eyes with a pair of oversized black shades
Model looks: Meanwhile his model wife stunned in a high-neck long-sleeve black gown with a front slit that showed off her toned legs
Kiss break: The couple – who’ve been married since 2016 – happily indulged in some PDA while taking a break from posing for photos
Smooches: Ray J continued to show his beautiful wife plenty of affection
Loving it: Princess flashed a bright smile and appeared happy to receive her husband’s attention
Rapper Saucy Santana, 28, made quite the entrance in a plaid green and yellow structured blazer dress and massive furry boots.
NeNe Leakes, 54, slipped her curves into a form-fitting navy halter dress, which she paired with beaded wrap-around heels.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star also brought her boyfriend Nyonisela Sioh with her to the event. He matched her look in a navy silk set of his own.
Big Freedia, 44, turned heads at the event in a larger than life lustrous pink gown with a matching collar and a rainbow sequin pattern in the middle.
Bringing the wow factor! Big Freedia, 44, turned heads at the event in a larger than life lustrous pink gown with a matching collar and a rainbow sequin pattern in the middle
Legendary: The bounce music legend sported a pair of dangling earrings that spelled out the word ‘Queens’ and accessorized with a colorful snake print purse
Sequin gals: Freedia was also seen mingling with businesswoman Tracey Edmonds, 55, who wore a plunging black sequin jumpsuit and silver clutch
Unique: Model Shaun Ross, 31, wore an eye-catching iridescent black set which he paired with unique black shoes in the form of toes
Distinctive style: The fashionista also rocked silver nails and a matching silver grill in his mouth
Double trouble: He brought along his date, actor David Alan Madrick, and was seen giving him a kiss on the red carpet
The bounce music legend sported a pair of dangling earrings that spelled out the word ‘Queens’ and accessorized with a colorful snake print purse.
Freedia was also seen mingling with businesswoman Tracey Edmonds, 55, who wore a plunging black sequin jumpsuit and silver clutch.
Model Shaun Ross, 31, wore an eye-catching iridescent black set which he paired with unique black shoes in the form of toes. The fashionista also rocked silver nails and a matching silver grill in his mouth.
He also brought along his date, actor David Alan Madrick, and was seen giving him a kiss on the red carpet. Madrick rocked a forest green suit and matching boots.
Established in 2001, the Black Entertainment Television network (BET) awards celebrate African American stars in music, acting, sports and other fields of entertainment over the past year.
In a recent interview, Taraji spoke about the importance of the BET Awards, and how they have championed her throughout her career.
‘No matter how big I get in my career, no matter how high my star may rise, I will never forget my community,’ she told Essence, talking about ceremony.
Bright: American choirmaster Kirk Franklin, 52, and his wife Tammy Collins opted for bright colors as they hit the red carpet
Loved up: Franklin donned a green silk top along with tight black leather pants and white cowboy boots, while Tammy shined in a vivid floral suit and a black lace bustier
Xoxo: The duo, who have been married since 1996, put up a loved-up display, with Franklin gently kissing his wive’s neck
Can’t get enough: He couldn’t get enough of his wife, who seemed happy with all the affection
All eyes on her: Lakeyah, 21, stole the show in a sexy black silk gown with a wide side-slit that featured a black feather trim
Legs for days: She showed off her endless legs while walking the red carpet
‘The community is who told Hollywood, “Hey, pay attention to her.”‘
Taraji also told Variety how this year’s show will focus on celebrating Hollywood’s Black men, after saluting trailblazing Black women last year.
‘For me, it’s all about balance,’ Taraji explained. ‘We shone a light on the incredible Black women, and this year we need to uplift our men.’
That will including honoring Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award.
‘He’s getting his flowers,’ she joked. ‘I thought it would be a great opportunity to lift him up and to lift up all those men that he’s inspired and those who have inspired him.’
However, female talent is still front and center as Doja Cat is leading the pack this year with an impressive six nominations, while Drake and Ari Lennox both have four each.
These boots were made for walking! Rapper Saucy Santana, 28, made quite the entrance in a plaid green and yellow structured blazer dress and massive furry boots
Cool guy: Chance the Rapper, 29, looked cool as ever in a graphic hoodie and multi-color jeans, which he paired with blue sneakers and a baby blue hat
Pearl vixen: Actress Eva Marcille, 37, rocked a sultry white pearl mini dress that showed off her toned legs and ample cleavage
If you’ve got it! NeNe Leakes, 54, slipped her curves into a form-fitting navy halter dress
Matching: The Real Housewives of Atlanta star’s boyfriend, Nyonisela Sioh, matched her in a navy silk set of his own
The rapper’s hit album, Planet Her, will compete for album of the year while she is up for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and Female Hip-Hop Artist.
Doja’s hit song, Woman, which made her the first female rapper to land three top 10 singles from one album, is also nominated.
Meanwhile, Drake scored nominations for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Video of the Year.
