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.
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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.)
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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.
(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 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 attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)
(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 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 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 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 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 speaks onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Chloë attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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 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 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 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 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 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 attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
(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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Momodu Mansaray/WireImage)
Taraji P. Henson attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)
(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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)
(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)
(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 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 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 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$$ 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 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 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 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 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 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 attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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 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 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 attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)
(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 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 attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)
(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)
(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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)
(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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)
(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)
(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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)
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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