The BET Awards 2019 turned out some of the biggest stars in Hollywood on June 23. Cardi B, Mary J. Blige and Lil Kim rocked the red carpet with over-the-top glamorous looks. Blac Chyna made a statement in her super elegant red dress and Ciara brought major sex appeal in bright orange. Even Rihanna showed up to party away. See all the best looks from the night!
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![Blac Chyna](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Chyna, 31, wore a dramatic red gown with a high slit. She finished the look with a platinum blonde beehive wig.
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![Rihanna](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Rihanna, 31, made a surprise appearance to present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mary J. Blige. She looked stunning in a leather suit.
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![Bet awards 2019 red carpet Cardi B Rihanna](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Cardi, 26, wore a futuristic lime green gown with a cage top and huge shoulders.
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![Bet awards 2019 red carpet Cardi B Rihanna](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Rihanna and Cardi B posed together during the ceremony with big smiles on their faces. Might a musical collaboration be in their future?
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![Cardi B performing](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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![Mary J blige](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Mary, 48, looked incredible on the red carpet in an ethereal silver and white gown. Her long blonde hair fell past her shoulders.
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![MAry J. Blige Method Man performing](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Mary brought down the house with Method Man during the show.
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![Lil Kim](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Lil Kim looked incredible in an architectural cocktail dress. Her wrecking ball Chanel bag completed the iconic look.
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![john Legend](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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John Legend flew solo for the night. His wife,
Chrissy Teigen, was in New York City with their kids. The “All of You” singer looked fresh in head-to-toe gray.
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![Taraji P Henson](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Taraji P. Henson rocked an athleisure-inspired look. She wore a black crop top with a sweater and skin-tight pants.
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![Lala Anthony and Kyan](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Lala Anthony wore a sheer black and gold cocktail dress. Son
Kiyan, 12, was her date for the night, and he wore a graphic denim suit.
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![Migos](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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The men of
Migos —
Offset,
Quavo and
Takeoff — wore coordinating pastel suits.
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![Bet awards 2019 red carpet Regina Hall](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Regina Hall looked glamorous in a plunging black cocktail dress with huge sleeves.
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![Bet awards 2019 red carpet Ciara](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Ciara stunned in a bright orange minidress and matching stilettos.
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![Bet awards 2019 red carpet Yara Shahidi](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Black-ish star Yara Shahidi’s dress mixed both knitwear and evening wear. It featured a turtleneck sweater and a flowing, sparkling skirt. Her hair fell in two neat braids.
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![Lil Nas X Billy Ray Cyrus](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Lil Nas X celebrated his hit song
“Old Town Road” with
Billy Ray Cyrus. Lil Nas X wore a cropped, bright blue suit, while Billy Ray rocked a leather jacket.
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![Karreuche Tran](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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![Bet awards 2019 red carpet Lizzo hat](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Lizzo wore a short brown cocktail dress with voluminous shoulders and a matching hat on the red carpet.
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![Bet awards 2019 red carpet Lizzo performance](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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The “Truth Hurts” singer changed into a
Madonna-inspired white bodysuit for her wedding-themed performance that brought everyone to their feet.
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![Bet awards 2019 red carpet Eva Marcille pregnant Michael Sterling](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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![Bet awards 2019 red carpet DJ Khaled](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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DJ Khaled looked casually cool in his graphic button down and matching pants.
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![Ray J Princess Love baby Melody](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Ray J and wife
Princess Love hit the red carpet with daughter
Melody, 13 months. Mom and daughter rocked matching floral dresses.
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![Megan Thee Stallion](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Rapper Megan Thee Stallion showed off her incredible body in a bra top and high-cut skirt.
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![Lena Waithe](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Lena Waithe kept things super casual in a striped, short sleeve button down.
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![Bet awards 2019 red carpet Cardi B Rihanna](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Who had your favorite look from the BET Awards 2019? Sound off in the comments!
Chyna, 31, wore a dramatic red gown with a high slit. She finished the look with a platinum blonde beehive wig.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Rihanna, 31, made a surprise appearance to present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mary J. Blige. She looked stunning in a leather suit.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Cardi, 26, wore a futuristic lime green gown with a cage top and huge shoulders.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Rihanna and Cardi B posed together during the ceremony with big smiles on their faces. Might a musical collaboration be in their future?
Photo credit: INSTARImages
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Mary, 48, looked incredible on the red carpet in an ethereal silver and white gown. Her long blonde hair fell past her shoulders.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Mary brought down the house with Method Man during the show.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Lil Kim looked incredible in an architectural cocktail dress. Her wrecking ball Chanel bag completed the iconic look.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
John Legend flew solo for the night. His wife,
Chrissy Teigen, was in New York City with their kids. The “All of You” singer looked fresh in head-to-toe gray.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Taraji P. Henson rocked an athleisure-inspired look. She wore a black crop top with a sweater and skin-tight pants.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Lala Anthony wore a sheer black and gold cocktail dress. Son
Kiyan, 12, was her date for the night, and he wore a graphic denim suit.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
The men of
Migos —
Offset,
Quavo and
Takeoff — wore coordinating pastel suits.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Regina Hall looked glamorous in a plunging black cocktail dress with huge sleeves.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Ciara stunned in a bright orange minidress and matching stilettos.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Black-ish star Yara Shahidi’s dress mixed both knitwear and evening wear. It featured a turtleneck sweater and a flowing, sparkling skirt. Her hair fell in two neat braids.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Lil Nas X celebrated his hit song
“Old Town Road” with
Billy Ray Cyrus. Lil Nas X wore a cropped, bright blue suit, while Billy Ray rocked a leather jacket.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Lizzo wore a short brown cocktail dress with voluminous shoulders and a matching hat on the red carpet.
The “Truth Hurts” singer changed into a
Madonna-inspired white bodysuit for her wedding-themed performance that brought everyone to their feet.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
DJ Khaled looked casually cool in his graphic button down and matching pants.
Ray J and wife
Princess Love hit the red carpet with daughter
Melody, 13 months. Mom and daughter rocked matching floral dresses.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion showed off her incredible body in a bra top and high-cut skirt.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Lena Waithe kept things super casual in a striped, short sleeve button down.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Who had your favorite look from the BET Awards 2019? Sound off in the comments!
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