The Evolution of Servin' Style
14 years, lots of changes, always fly.
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Fashion Flashback - As we prep for this year's BET Awards, let's take a look back and see how the BET Awards' red carpet fashion has evolved over the last fourteen years.
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2001 | Mary J. Blige - Mary J. Blige rocked a leather outfit that perfectly highlighted her blonde locs, gold choker and brown ankle boots for the inaugural BET Awards. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
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2001 | Eve - For the first annual BET Awards in 2001, Eve wore this psychedelic dress that matched her fiery red hair with black strappy heels. (Photo: Scott Harrison/Getty Images)
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2002 | Diddy and His Children - Diddy kept it casual on the 2002 BET Awards red carpet with a plaid shirt, jeans and cream fedora. He was joined by his children (L to R) Quincy, 11, Christian, 4, and Justin, 8. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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2002 | Chaka Khan - Chaka Khan went the simple, black and fitted route for her 2002 BET Awards outfit and still managed to shine. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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2003 | Lil Kim - One of Lil Kim's most-remembered ensembles is this super-revealing green dress she wore on the red carpet for the 2003 BET Awards. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
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2004 | Young Buck, Llyod Banks and Olivia - The G-Unit crew shows off their g'ed up threads on the 2004 BET Awards red carpet.
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2004 | Omarosa - Apprentice's very own, Omarosa graced the 2004 red carpet at the BET Awards in a glitz and glam ensemble reminiscent of the disco-era.
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2003 | Kelly Rowland - Kelly Rowland looked absolutely radiant at the 2003 BET Awards with a low-cut black dress, simple accessories and vibrant red curls. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
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2005 | MC Lyte - MC Lyte stepped in this light and colorful top with shorts and wedges for the 2005 BET Awards. (Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com)
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2006 | Jennifer Hudson - For the 2006 BET Awards, Jennifer Hudson looked elegant in a pink dress that wrapped around her curves perfectly. (Photo: SGranitz/WireImage.com)
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2006 | Meagan Good - Meagan Good can wear a tight leopard-print dress (like she did at the 2006 BET Awards) and not make it look anywhere near tacky. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage.com)
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2007 | Beyoncé - Beyoncé dazzled while walking down the red carpet for the 2007 BET Awards in this silver gown. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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2007 | Rihanna - Rihanna looked pretty and sophisticated in this beautiful white cocktail dress at the 2007 BET Awards. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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2008 | Keyshia Cole - Dressed in bold yellow, Keyshia Cole was eye-catching at the 2008 event. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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2008 | Alicia Keys - Alicia Keys arrived at the 2008 BET Awards in a pink number that flared out at the hips to accent her shape. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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2009 | Sean Kingston - Oversized accessories, including a gold name chain, were part of Sean Kingston's ensemble for the 2009 awards. (Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage)
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2009 | Trey Songz - Trey Songz, on the other hand, decided to dress to the nines in an all-white suit for the same celebration. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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2010 | Nicki Minaj - Nicki Minaj, who usually opts for bold colors and crazy prints, also chose all-white for the BET Awards the following year. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
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2010 | Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza Spalding sported her funky style and signature 'do at the 2010 BET Awards. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)
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2011 | Kerry Washington - Kerry Washington looked statuesque in 2011 in a floor-length vibrant gown with a daring thigh-high center split. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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2011 | La La Anthony - La La Anthony wore this futuristic metallic mini dress by Tom Ford for the 2011 BET Awards. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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2012 | A$AP Rocky - At the 2012 BET Awards, A$AP Rocky kept it clean in all black everything: skinny Zsubi jeans, Hermes belt and tasseled loafers. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)
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2012 | OMG Girlz - The OMG Girlz brought their rainbow bright strands and punk style to the red carpet. We fell in love with their wedge sneakers and socks combo! (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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2012 -- Hosea Chanchez - It takes a confident man to rock a cobalt Paul Smith suit. Kudos to The Game's Hosea Chanchez, who pulled off the look at the 2012 BET Awards. He even took it a step further with leopard Christian Louboutins. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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2012 -- 2 Chainz - Crimped dreads, a cream blazer and some drank in his cup, 2 Chainz stepped out for the 2012 BET Awards ready to have a good time. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)
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2012 |Tamar Braxton - Tamar Braxton stole the spotlight, pairing her glamorous black and pink mini with sparkling pumps to die for. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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2013 | Terrence Jenkins - In 2013, E! News host Terrence J rocked a black and red two piece suit with hints of gold jeweery to add the cool to an already dapper look.
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2013 | Dwanye Wade and Gabrielle Union - A couple that slays together stays together and this was the case for Dwayne Wad and Gabrielle Unions, as they struck the red carpet in 2013.
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2014 | August Alsina - August Alsina kept it GQ by pairing blue and black a look from head to toe.
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2014 | Regina Hall - Regina Hall shut down the red carpet last year in an all white and super chic pants suit, proving that less can be more.