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BET Awards 2020: 6 Times Animals Made The BET Awards The Wildest Awards Show

From flurry pets to glittery horses, these celebs never disappoint!

Held virtually for the very first time on June 28 (8pm EST), the 2020 BET Awards are only days away! 

Are you getting excited? We are! 

Thrilled to continue the celebration of Black Excellence for the 20th year, we have compiled a list of purr-fect moments to date. Yup, we’re talking about the furry friends (mechanical included!) that made their grand debut at the awards. Enjoy! 

  1. Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus rode into the 2019 BET Awards with live horses. Now, that’s iconic!

  2. Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae stepped onstage at the 2013 BET Awards with a lovely pooch. How cute!

    (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BET)

    Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BET)
  3. Barbie Tingz! Nicki Minaj dropped jaws at the 2018 BET Awards when she performed on a fabulous glittery pink horse.

    (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BET)

    Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BET)
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  5. Aww! Cuban Doll chatted at the 2018 BET Awards with her adorable puppy by her side.

     (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)

    Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)
  6. Who said a person can’t be the 'cat’s meow'? Not Doja Cat, who showed up to the 2019 BET Awards in a kitten-inspired look.

     (Photo by Leon Bennett/FilmMagic)

    Photo by Leon Bennett/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Leon Bennett/FilmMagic)
  7. Sincerely Ward was all smiles as she showed up to the 2006 BET Awards with her fluffy doggy.

    (Photo by Jesse Grant/WireImage for BET Network)

    Jesse Grant/WireImage for BET Network

    (Photo by Jesse Grant/WireImage for BET Network)
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