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Home • Red Carpet

2011 BET Awards

2011 BET Awards
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Splash of Color

Idris Elba arrives at the 2011 BET Awards. He shows us how to add a little zing to your wardrobe by matching the shoes and the tie.

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Hands-On Approach

Wiz Kalifa and Amber Rose are all coupled up at the 2011 BET Awards.

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Simply Stunning

Kerry Washington brings the sex appeal with her Michael Kors, bold citron yellow maxi dress with a strategic slit to flaunt those gams.

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Pretty in Pink

Kelly Rowland shows the ladies how it’s done with her flirty, frilly Note by Marchesa mini dress and strappy heels. Love this look…

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Head Diva

ESSENCE Music Fest headliner Mary J. Blige wears a strappy body con dress at the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles.

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Old Hollywood Glamour

Meagan Good pulled out all the stops for the 2011 BET Awards with her luxe evening gown. Love the playful green nails, Meagan!

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English Rose

Estelle brings her fashion A-game with an asymmetrical gray gown.

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Lovely in Lace

Tracee Ellis Rose wears a flirty lace long sleeve mini with hot red platforms.

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White Hot

Nick Cannon looks sharp as ever in his summer white suit with pastel touches.

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Black and White

Alicia Keys keeps it simple with a Dolce&Gabbana lack outfit topped off with a white tuxedo jacket. The key: those B&W striped platform heels. Way to bring it all together, Alicia.

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Shimmering Lady

Toccara looks fab in her sparkly mini dress. Love those platforms!

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Eclectic Lady

Nicki Minaj does her thang as only she can – pulling together textures and patterns and somehow making it work.

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Next Gen Rock Stars

Willow and Jaden Smith tied for the “Best Young Artist” award at the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles.

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Cali Cool

Nelly sports a cute shirt and vest combo over some jeans and Chucks at the 2011 BET Awards.

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Tougher than Leather

Eve rocks chic leather pants and an embroidered vest to the BET Awards in Los Angeles. Check out that down-to-there side braid.

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Berry Lovely

Michelle Williams wears a purple flowy dress and statement gladiator heels at the 2011 BET Awards in L.A.

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Silver Star

Laila Ali offsets her black outfit with gray heels and silver vest and accessories.

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Beauty Queen

Miss Teen USA Kamie Crawford at the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles.

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Eye Candy

Drake looks handsome in his black on black ensemble with a pair of yellow shoes for a fun pop of color. This boy has style.

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Retro Man

Bruno Mars, in Dolce&Gabbana who shared a duet with Alicia Keys, wears a classic white tux jacket and chic specs.

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Off-the-Shoulder Moment

Tiffany Greene wears a Barbie necklace with her asymmetrical cocktail dress at the 2011 BET Awards.

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Beatmaker

Hitmaker Dallas Austin looks like he’s ready to work with his beat machine and new artist, Alex 242, at the BET Awards.

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Classy Lady

Shaun Robinson wears the trend of the evening – the asymmetrical dress – to the 2011 BET Awards.

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Fresh and Funky

Keri Hilson wears a fuchia tube top with harem pants, all by Tibi, to the BET Awards in Los Angeles.

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Steamy Scene

Alicia Keys hopped up on top of her piano to sing “A Woman’s Worth” at the BET Awards.

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The Lady Killer

Oh you know CeeLo Green always puts on a great performance. Just check out his getup!

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Passing the Torch

Mary J. shared a special moment with Anita Baker onstage as the two sang “Caught Up in the Rapture.” Mary described the song to the audience: "If it was never made, I would not be here tonight.”

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Man of the Night

Chris Brown walked away with two awards — one for Best Male R&B Artist and Best Collaboration for “Look At Me” with Busta Rhymes and Weezy.

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Number One

Nicki Minaj — surprise, surprise! — walks away with best Female Hip-Hop Artist.

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And the Winner Is…

Malcolm Jamal-Warner and Tracee Ellis Ross – co-stars in new sitcom “Reed Between the Lines” – have some fun onstage at the BET Awards in Los Angeles.

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World Takeover

Willow and Jaden Smith accept the “Young Stars” award at the BET Awards. Willow thanked their parents for allowing them to “go hard.”

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A Family Affair

All that talent! Proud parents Will and Jada share Willow and Jaden’s moment at the 2011 BET Awards.

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Beautiful Blue

Ashanti wears a turquoise evening gown to the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles.

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Gold Lining

Kem sports a head-to-toe black suit with touches of gold at the BET Awards in Los Angeles.

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