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BET Awards 2020: The Most Memorable Manicures On The Red Carpet

We are counting down to the 2020 BET Awards by highlighting our favorite nail moments!

Our favorite celebrities know how to steal the show at the BET Awards, but contrary to belief, it is for more than just their fabulous fashions and dynamic performances.

As we countdown to BET Awards 2020—held virtually for the very first time on June 28 (8 pm EST)—we are highlighting some of the most memorable manicures spotted on our red carpet. 

If you love nails, we promise you that you will love this list more! 

  1. Adrienne Bailon opted for nude nails at the 2014 BET Awards to allow her embellished jewelry to stand out!

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

    Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
  2. Janelle Monae paid tribute to the late and great singer, Prince, at the 2016 BET Awards with purple "Love Symbol" nails and matching rings.

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

    Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
  3. Karrueche Tran's white manicure with gold accents was perfection at the 2016 BET Awards.

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

    Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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  5. Ashanti expertly matched her elegant beaded gown with stunning white nails at the 2013 BET Awards.

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

    Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
  6. Gabrielle Union rocked the black nail trend at the 2015 BET Awards.

    (Photo by Vincent Sandoval/WireImage)

    Vincent Sandoval/WireImage

    (Photo by Vincent Sandoval/WireImage)
  7. Lil Mama's pink embellished nails looked amazing at the 2013 BET Awards.

     (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

    Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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  9. Brandy Norwood opted for low-cut nude nails to complement her matching embellished gown at the 2013 BET Awards.

    (Photo by Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET)

    Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET)
  10. Nicki Minaj's blinged out nails at the 2015 BET Awards was definitely trendsetting.

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

    Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
  11. LeToya Luckett's french manicure, featuring crushed gold, certainly captured our attention at the 2017 BET Awards.

    (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)

    C Flanigan/Getty Images

    (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)
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  13. Sevyn Streeter provided some serious pop of color at the 2014 BET Awards with her neon yellow nails.

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

    Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

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