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The 30 Best Celeb Photos from the 2016 BET Awards

From the red carpet to the seats of the Microsoft Theatre, Black Hollywood came through with nothing but excellence to celebrate the 16th annual BET Awards. With killer fashions and gorgeous gowns, here are 30 moments some of our favorite celebs took to Instagram and gave us greatness. 

By Lauren Porter · June 27, 2016October 27, 2020
01
Maxwell

The ESSENCE Festival 2016 performer is a music man on the move!

Instagram
02
Usher
#VoteOrDie2016
Instagram
03
Beyonce
This is what freedom looks like.
Instagram
04
Tia Mowry
Come through with the selfie!
Instagram
05
Anthony Anderson
Between these two amazing stars, there is no limit!
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06
Gabrielle Union
Strike that pose sis!
Instagram
07
Tyrese
Fly guy Ty.
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08
Yara Shahidi
This carefree queen makes it look easy!
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09
Tracee Ellis Ross
Red Carpet Ready
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10
Terrence J
Moments with a legend.
Instagram
11
MC Lyte
The voice and the host.
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12
Orlando Jones
“Headed to #betinstacarpet in the words of Dr. Lee, ‘It’s Showtime!’,” the actor captioned this shot!
Instagram
13
Terrence J
Terrence and Rocsi–back together again!
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14
Jamie Foxx
Touchdown in LA, ready for the festivities to begin.
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15
Fat Joe
Nothing can stop them!
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16
Letoya Luckett
The lady in red.
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17
Marsai Martin
With the man behind the TyLite.
Instagram
18
French Montana
All white, feeling godly.
Instagram
19
Jennifer Hudson
Two lovely ladies.
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20
Elijah Kelley
New Edition ready.
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21
Marsai Martin
Funny faces with a classic man are always a good idea!
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22
Andra Day
Nothing beats a coke and a smize.
Instagram
23
Fat Joe
Two guys going all the way up!
Instagram
24
Anthony Anderson
The humble hosts hit the carpet ready for the night to begin.
Instagram
25
Jennifer Hudson
Looks like “munch” is trying to steal his mama’s moment!
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26
Anthony Anderson
Just hanging backstage with THE Stevie Wonder.
Instagram
27
QuestLove
Shades on fleek.
Instagram
28
Swizz Beatz
The it couple.
Instagram
29
Aja Naomi King
Daddy-daughter date night done right!
Instagram
30
Anthony Anderson
Who wore it better?
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