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Red Carpet Recap: 2014 BET Awards

The 2014 BET Awards are upon us, or as host Chris Rock says, 'the Black World Cup.' This year, the star-studded lineup includes appearances by Pharrell, Missy Elliot, Kerry Washington, Beyonce and Jay Z. Here's a look at the exciting evening.

By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 27, 2020

Kerry Washington

Actress Kerry Washington attends the BET AWARDS 2014 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.

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Nate Parker and Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Nate Parker and Gugu Mbatha-Raw attend the 2014 BET Awards at Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.

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Jennifer Hudson

Singer Jennifer Hudson performs onstage during the BET AWARDS ’14 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.

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Tamera Mowry

Actress Tamera Mowry attends the BET AWARDS 2014 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.

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Gabrielle Union

Actress Gabrielle Union attends the BET AWARDS 2014 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.

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Nicki Minaj

Singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the BET AWARDS ’14 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.

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Holly Robinson Peete

Holly Robinson Peete attends the BET AWARDS 2014 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.

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Lionel Richie

Singer/songwriter and Lifetime Achievement Honoree Lionel Richie attends the BET AWARDS ’14 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.

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Usher

Singer Usher performs onstage during the BET AWARDS ’14 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.

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Michelle Williams

Singer Michelle Williams attends the BET AWARDS 2014 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.

Singer Michelle Williams attends the BET AWARDS ’14 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on June 29, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.

Pharrell Williams and rapper Missy Elliott

Pharrell Williams and rapper Missy Elliott perform onstage during the BET AWARDS ’14 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by )