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.
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.
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.)
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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