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Just Fine - Mary J. Blige looked super sexy in this cut-out denim dress at the First Annual BET Awards in 2001, holding her award for Best Female R&B artist. Keep clicking to rewind the hottest red carpet looks of the BET Awards.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Who's That Girl? - Eve showed off her tattoos in this white tank top and asymmetrical lace front top and jeans at the 2001 BET Awards, where she won Best Female Hip Hop artist. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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The High Tops - Cedric The Entertainer (left) and Steve Harvey looked like they were about to hit the stage and perform. Ced wore this pink-on-pink suit and Steve stepped out in an iridescent silver and black jacket at the BET Awards back in 2001. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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All Good? - Chaka Khan looked fabulous at the 2002 BET Awards back in a simple fitted black number and a cool pair of shades. Her long curly raspberry tresses really stood out against her bronze skin.(Photo: Kevin Winter/ImageDirect)

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Little Diddy - Diddy's son stole the spotlight on the 2002 BET Awards red carpet wearing denim from head to toe. His Daddy kept it simple in a plaid shirt, cream fedora and jeans. (Photo: Kevin Winter/ImageDirect)

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Sisterly Love - Tina and Erica of Mary Mary looked easy-breazy as they posed for the camera wearing big beautiful smiles at the 2003 BET Awards. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Heavenly Body\r - Let's face it, Kelly Rowland could probably make a garbage bag look good. This black dress she wore in 2003 was one of her most stunning looks to date. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Boo-Thang - Check out Usher with TLC star Chilli before things went sour at the 3rd annual BET Awards in 2003 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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Hardcore - Although it looked like Kim was ready to chill poolside in this embellished bikini and cover-up, she was actually attending the 2003 BET Awards.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Philly's Finest - The Roots' drummer, ?uestlove, kept it original on the red carpet at the 2004 BET Awards. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Strike A Pose - Fonzworth Bentley knows how to command attention, like he did in a simple suit at the 2004 BET Awards while doing the craziest back bend. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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All Suited Up - Sheila E. stood out on the red carpet when she wore this classic white suite to the 4th BET Awards in 2004. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Purple Reign - Tracee Ellis Ross looked sporty and chic at the 2004 BET Awards. (Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage for BET Network)

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Foxy Lady - Vivica A. Fox let it all hang out (in a very good way) in 2004.   (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage for BET Network)

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Boys Club - Pusha T of Clipse and Pharrell Williams go casual at the 2004 BET Awards. (Photo: by Arnold Turner/WireImage for BET Network)

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Pretty in Pink - Jennifer Hudson walked the 2006 BET Awards red carpet in an elegant pink wrap dress. (Photo: SGranitz/WireImage.com)

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Cat Woman - Meagan Good looked pretty purr-fect in this figure-flattering leopard-print dress in 2006. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage.com)

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So Sexy - Common is so fine, he would look good in just about anything--including the elaborate shirt and jeans he wore to the 2007 awards. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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All About Bey - Beyoncé never misses a beat when it comes to fashion. She lit up the red carpet when she wore this stunning silver gown to the 2007 BET Awards. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Simply Beautiful - Oh how RiRi's style has gone from demure to risqué since 2007 when she wore this simple yet sophisticated white cocktail dress to the BET Awards. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Oh Jenny - The Oscar-winning singer looked gorgeous in a fitted blush dress with black details in 2007. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Wild Thing - Eve took a walk on the wild side in an animal-print, teasingly tight dress at the 2007 BET Awards. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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All Dressed Up - Lil Mama looked like a little doll in this red and white plaid dress she at the BET Awards in 2008. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Ray of Sunshine -  Keyshia Cole arrives at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Princess Pink - Alicia Keys was pretty in pink at the 2008 BET Awards. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Show Stopper - All eyes were on Rihanna when she stepped on to the 2008 BET Awards red carpet in an electric yellow floor-length gown. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Girl Power - Sweet pop singer Cassie arrived at the 2008 BET Awards in a girly mini. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Cutest Couple - Now that they've broken up, Kanye West and Amber Rose probably don't want to hear about how cute they looked together. But we think they were the hottest couple at the BET Awards in 2009. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Man in Black - Hosea Chanchez looked oh-so-cool when he wore a black button-down tie and shades in 2009. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Does That Dress Have a Back!? - Singer Melody Thornton turned up the sex appeal in a barely there draped string dress at the 2009 BET Awards. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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What's My Name? - Sean Kingston goes for a throwback gold chain to make sure everyone at the 2009 awards knows exactly who he is. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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The Kid's Alright - Kid Cudi went for a more casual look in a simple t-shirt and jeans at the 2009 BET Awards. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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White Party - Trey Songz looked super sexy in all white at the BET Awards in 2009. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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On Fire - Daring jewelry--and even more over-the-top hair and makeup--pumped up the boldness of Nicki Minaj's white dress at the 2010 BET Awards. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Get It From Their Mama - These kids have style! Jaden and Willow Smith rocked these uber-adorable looks at the 2010 BET Awards. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Style Chemistry - Carmelo Anthony went for a boldly colored cardigan while wife La La opted for a classic LBD when the fashion-forward power couple attended the 2010 BET Awards. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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She's Got the Look - With a style as eclectic as her music, Esperanza Spalding was one-of-a-kind at the 2010 BET Awards. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Standout Style - Actress Kerry Washington arrived at the 2011 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in a vibrant chartreuse gown with a sexy cut-out and center slit. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Designed to Last - "I feel awesome in this outfit…and a little hot!” Amber Rose confided to us on the red carpet in 2011. The model flaunted her figure in a skintight jumpsuit. Wiz Khalifa stayed cool in a sleeveless camouflage vest and jeans. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Shimmy, Shimmy - At the 2011 BET Awards, La La Anthony shined in a Tom Ford sequined mini dress that hugged every curve.(Photo: Michael Underwood/BET)