Who brought their Sunday best to the 2022 BET Awards red carpet?

The BET Awards returned on Sunday night with red carpet looks as diverse as the evening's lineup of stars.

Jun 27, 2022

There’s a well-known theory that women typically don’t dress for men, they dress for each other —and, of course, themselves. The same could be said of Black folks. From uptown Saturday nights to sanctified Sunday mornings, there’s a clear reason the term “show up and show out” was coined with us in mind.

2022 BET Awards theGrio.com — Keke Palmer attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)

Case in point: The 2022 BET Awards, which took place in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The evening was full of surprises (we’re looking at you, Mariah and Ye), with a red carpet as diverse — and occasionally random — as the evening’s lineup of talent. And while some of the sartorial choices were confounding, there were definitely a few standouts.

Keke Palmer

What can we say about Keke Palmer, other than she is an absolute delight to watch? She’s also become quite the style star, giving the BET Awards some summer freshness in a mixed-print halter dress with dramatic train by Connor Ives.

Marsai Martin

If going lyric-for-lyric with the Sean “Puffy/Diddy/Love” Combs tribute brought some of us back to the golden days of our youth, a look at a now 17-year-old Marsai Martin brought us hurtling back to the realities of middle age. Granted, we literally watched this wunderkind grow up on television via black-ish, but seeing last night’s YoungStars Award winner as a bonafide ingenue might take a little getting used to. Nevertheless, she’s already got impeccable taste and looked absolutely stunning.

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Novi Brown

The category is Black Excellence, and Novi Brown clearly understands the assignment. For the BET Awards, the Sistas star donned an asymmetrical, strapless, cowrie shell-beaded gown by “queen of cowries” La Falaise Dionn, paired with a matching choker and earrings and sculptural braided updo. “On behalf of my ancestors,” wrote Brown on Instagram. We score her look 10s across the board.

Matthew A. Cherry and Daniel Kaluuya

We love a “who wore it best?” moment, but it’s rare that men give us the pleasure. Proving that great minds (and great stylists) think alike, Oscar winners Matthew A. Cherry and Daniel Kaluuya twinned on the red carpet, both wearing suits in Alexander McQueen’s blue sky cloud print. While the looks were obviously from the same label, they were not, in fact, actually the same; Kaluuya opted for the double-breasted jacket, while Cherry sported a single-breasted cut — and, thankfully, it’s a really great suit, either way. (Of course, we’re also thankful Cherry made a wardrobe change before he hit the stage as one of the night’s presenters.)

Acclaimed director-producer Matthew A. Cherry (left) and Academy Award-winner Daniel Kaluuya (right), both sporting Alexander McQueen.
(Photos: Getty Images)

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Who else made a stylish statement at the BET Awards? Check out our roundup of the good, the bad and the inexplicable from “Culture’s Biggest Night” below.

JT and Yung Miami of City Girls

(L-R) JT and Yung Miami of City Girls attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Momodu Mansaray/WireImage)

Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)

(L-R) Justin Dior Combs, Christian Combs, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Janice Combs, and Quincy Brown

(L-R) Justin Dior Combs, Christian Combs, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Janice Combs, and Quincy Brown attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)

Norm Nixon Jr. and Debbie Allen

(L-R) Norm Nixon Jr. and Debbie Allen attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)

Kanye "Ye" West

Kanye “Ye” West speaks onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

Lil' Kim

Lil’ Kim performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson speaks onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson speaks onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Chloë

Chloë attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Jazmine Sullivan

Jazmine Sullivan accepts the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist award onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

Bran' Nu/Brandy

Bran’ Nu/Brandy performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Billy Porter

Billy Porter attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Kelly Price

Kelly Price attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Nyonisela Sioh and NeNe Leakes

(L-R) Nyonisela Sioh and NeNe Leakes attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)

Luke James

Luke James attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Paula Patton

Paula Patton attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

Kandi Burruss

Kandi Burruss attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Todd Tucker

Todd Tucker attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Dorion Renaud

Dorion Renaud attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Latto

Latto performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Doechii

Doechii poses in the press room during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Robin L Marshall/Getty Images For BET)

LisaRaye McCoy

LisaRaye McCoy attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Momodu Mansaray/WireImage)

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)

Lizzo

Lizzo performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Lucky Daye

Lucky Daye attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Lizzo

Lizzo attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET

Rick Ross

Rick Ross attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Jacquees

Jacquees attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Mouna Traoré

Mouna Traoré attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Jacob Latimore

Jacob Latimore attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Ebony Obsidian

Ebony Obsidian attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Christian Keyes

Christian Keyes attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Crystal Smith and Ne-Yo

(L-R) Crystal Smith and Ne-Yo attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Akira Akbar

Akira Akbar attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Ronnie Rowe Jr.

Ronnie Rowe Jr. attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Will Packer

Will Packer attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Wale

Wale attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Juvenile

Juvenile attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Challan

Challan attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Erica Banks

Erica Banks attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Dashaun Wesley

Dashaun Wesley attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Nelson Estevez

Nelson Estevez attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Shamon Brown Jr.

Shamon Brown Jr. attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Alex Hibbert

Alex Hibbert attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Courtney Nichole

Courtney Nichole attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Michael V. Epps

Michael V. Epps attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Ari Lennox

Ari Lennox attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Loren Lott

Loren Lott attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Ella Mai

Ella Mai attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Babyface

Babyface attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Shyne

Shyne attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Taja V. Simpson

Taja V. Simpson attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Jeremie Rivers

Jeremie Rivers attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Bleu

Bleu attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

GoGo Morrow

GoGo Morrow attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Shaun Robinson

Shaun Robinson attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

BIA

BIA attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Summer Walker

Summer Walker attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Coco Jones

Coco Jones attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Candice Renee

Candice Renee attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Serayah McNeill

Serayah McNeill attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Luke Lawal Jr.

Luke Lawal Jr. attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

India Love

India Love attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

DreamDoll

DreamDoll attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

LeToya Luckett

LeToya Luckett attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson has her say onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Doechii

Doechii attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Jabari Banks

Jabari Banks attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Jennifer Freeman

Jennifer Freeman attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Elise Neal

Elise Neal attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Blac Chyna

Blac Chyna attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Michael Jai White and Gillian Iliana Waters

(L-R) Michael Jai White and Gillian Iliana Waters attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Sabrina Dhowre Elba and Idris Elba

(L-R) Sabrina Dhowre Elba and Idris Elba attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Sidney Starr

Sidney Starr attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Kiandra Richardson

Kiandra Richardson attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Darius McCrary

Darius McCrary attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Joey Bada$$

Joey Bada$$ attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Dominique Jackson

Dominique Jackson attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Rob49

Rob49 attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Jozzy

Jozzy attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Tami Roman

Tami Roman attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Lil Uzi Vert

Lil Uzi Vert attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Saniyya Sidney

Saniyya Sidney attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Fireboy DML

Fireboy DML attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

MC Lyte

MC Lyte attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

DeVon Franklin

DeVon Franklin attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Michael Blackson

Michael Blackson attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Princess Love and Ray J

(L-R) Princess Love and Ray J attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Big Freedia

Big Freedia attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Giveon

Giveon attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd

(L-R) Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Raysean Hairston and Muni Long

(L-R) Raysean Hairston and Muni Long attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Novi Brown

Novi Brown attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Jayda Cheaves

Jayda Cheaves attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Brandee Evans

Brandee Evans attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Alicia Aylies

Alicia Aylies attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Marvin Anthony

Marvin Anthony attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

SleazyWorld Go

SleazyWorld Go attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Gia Peppers

Gia Peppers attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Dr. Bobby Jones

Dr. Bobby Jones attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Eva Marcille

Eva Marcille attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Coi Leray

Coi Leray attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Thomas Mackie

Thomas Mackie attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

David Alan Madrick and Shaun Ross

(L-R) David Alan Madrick and Shaun Ross attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Saucy Santana

Saucy Santana attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Lakeyah

Lakeyah attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Mignon

Mignon attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Janeisha John

Janeisha John attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Coca Vango

Coca Vango attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

LightSkinKeisha

LightSkinKeisha attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Jussie Smollett

Jussie Smollett attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Dess Dior

Dess Dior attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Ari Fletcher

Ari Fletcher attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Chance the Rapper

Chance the Rapper attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson on the red carpet at the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Skyh Alvester Black and KJ Smith

(L-R) Skyh Alvester Black and KJ Smith attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Kirk Franklin and Tammy Collins

(L-R) Kirk Franklin and Tammy Collins attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Terrence J

Terrence J at the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Irv Gotti

Irv Gotti attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Tamera Kissen

Tamera Kissen attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Crystal Renee Hayslett

Crystal Renee Hayslett attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Victoria Monét

Victoria Monét attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Kennedy McCullough

Kennedy McCullough attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

DreaKnowsBest

DreaKnowsBest attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Francesca Amiker

Francesca Amiker attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Rachel Lindsay

Rachel Lindsay attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Ogi

Ogi attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

JT and Yung Miami of City Girls

(L-R) JT and Yung Miami of City Girls attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Momodu Mansaray/WireImage)

Maiysha Kai is theGrio’s lifestyle editor, covering all things Black and beautiful. Her work is informed by two decades’ experience in fashion and entertainment, great books and aesthetics, and the brilliance of Black culture. She is also the editor-author of Body (Words of Change series).

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