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The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars

The BET Awards is one of the most highly anticipated red carpets of the year. Hollywood’s biggest and brightest black stars always step out dressed and ready to impress.    This year was no different. The red carpet was definitely on fire! The annual event -- hosted by “Black-ish” stars Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson -- was attended by style stars such as Erykah Badu, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, and Kelly Rowland, just to name a few.    Here's a look at all the red carpet awesomeness. Which stars do you think desereve best-dressed honors? 
By Julee Wilson & Whitney Gaspard · Updated October 27, 2020
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Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi rocks a sequin Tracy Reese frock while celebrating the biggest night for black stars  — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.

The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross wears a vintage Thierry Mugler dress as she celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.

The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Mya

Mya dons a Christian Siriano ensemble while celebrating the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.

The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Tia Mowry

Tia Mowry wears Roberto Cavalli as she celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.

The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey
Singers Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey of Chloe x Halle the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Meagan Good

Meagan Good wears Lorena Sarbu as she celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.

The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Allen Berezovsky
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Rocsi Diaz
Rocsi Diaz celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Karrueche Tran
Karrueche Tran celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Quvenzhane Wallis
Quvenzhane Wallis celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
10
Falz
Recording artist Falz celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Orlando Jones
Orlando Jones celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Nandi Mngoma
Nandi Mngoma celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Mara Schiavocampo

Mara Schiavocampo wears BCBGMAXAZRIA as she celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.

The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Yvette Nicole Brown
Yvette Nicole Brown celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Cookie Johnson, EJ Johnson and Elisa Johnson
Cookie Johnson, EJ Johnson and Elisa Johnson celebrate the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Katlynn Simone
Katlynn Simone celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Cory Hardrict
Cory Hardrict the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Brandon T. Jackson
Brandon T. Jackson the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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2 Chainz
2 Chainz celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Naturi Naughton
Naturi Naughton celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Anthony Hamilton
Anthony Hamilton celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Marcus Scribner and Miles Brown
Actors Marcus Scribner (L) and Miles Brown celebrate the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae rocks a Sass + Bide ensemble as she celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.

The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Andra Day
Andra Day celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
David Livingston
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Fantasia Barrino
Fantasia Barrino celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union rocks a Marc Jacobs gown as she celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.

The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Eva Marcille
Eva Marcille celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Jesse Williams
Jesse Williams celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Regina Hall
Regina Hall celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Morris Chestnut
Morris Chestnut celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Kirk Franklin
Kirk Franklin and his wife Tammy celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Kimberly Elise
Kimberly Elise celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Deon Cole
Deon Cole celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Bryshere Y. Gray
Bryshere Y. Gray celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Eric Benet
Eric Benet and his wife Manuela celebrate the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Leon Robinson
Leon Robinson and his daughter celebrate the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Tasha Smith and Tisha Campbell-Martin
Tasha Smith and Tisha Campbell-Martin celebrate the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Tank
Tank and his longtime love Zena celebrate the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Julissa Bermudez and Maxwell
Julissa Bermudez and Maxwell celebrate the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Yemi Alade
Yemi Alade celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Lisa Raye McCoy
Lisa Raye McCoy celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
2016 Jason LaVeris
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Young Thug
Young Thug and his fiancé Jerrika celebrate the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Jidenna and Rosalyn Gold-Onwude
Jidenna and Rosalyn Gold-Onwude celebrate the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
Frederick M. Brown
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Tish
Tisha Campbell-Martin celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
©Aaron J. / RedCarpetImages.net
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Kelly Price
Kelly Price celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
©Aaron J. / RedCarpetImages.net
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MC Lyte
MC Lyte celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
©Aaron J. / RedCarpetImages.net
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Tinashe

Tinashe celebrates the biggest night for black stars — the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.

The BET Awards Red Carpet 2016: Check Out All The Stunning Stars
David Livingston
TOPICS:  Bryshere Y. Gray Janelle Monae Meagan Good Tia Mowry Tinashe Tracee Ellis Ross Yara Shahidi Yvette Nicole Brown