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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Braids That Celebrated The Culture On The BET Hip Hop Awards Red Carpet

The perfect balance between protective and expressive.

We are always scoping the internet to see what's the hottest hairstyles spotted on celebrities. While length, cut, color and styles change every season, it is easy to realize that braids and cornrows are timeless. 

Celebrated as both protective and expressive, the intertwining of hair is and forever will be the cultural go-to to look fresh and flawless. And don't get it twisted, it's very red carpet appropriate! 

Don't believe us? Take a look at some of the best braided hairstyles spotted at the BET Hip Hop Awards over the years. We're quite sure that we will see some of these styles recreated at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022!

  1. Pardison Fontaine

    (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

    Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

    In 2018, Pardison Fontaine kept things cool on the BET Hip Hop Awards green carpet with his black box braids. 

  2. A$AP Rocky

     (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/FilmMagic)

    Aaron J. Thornton/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/FilmMagic)

    A$AP Rocky donned small braids while getting the crowd turned up during his performance in 2018.

  3. Young M.A

    (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

    Prince Williams/WireImage

    (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

    Young M.A rocked her signature fresh plaits under her snapback at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2016. 

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  5. Lil Yachty

    (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

    Prince Williams/WireImage

    (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

    In 2016, Lil Yachty proudly sported fiery red box braids, which he accessorized with clear beads. 

  6. Travis Scott

    (Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET Networks)

    Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET Networks

    (Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET Networks)

    Travis Scott attended the BET Hip Hop Awards 2015 styling in his signature hairstyle. 

    Watch the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on Tuesday, October 4 at 9 PM ET/PT. 

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