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Red Carpet Rundown

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Jennifer Hudson - Still showcasing her newly-cropped hair makeover, the singer/actress gives the red carpet her best love, peace and soul look in this eye-popping black and white belted mini-print dress. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Anthony Anderson & Ashanti - The Soul Train Awards 2013 host proves the dazzle is all in the jacket and the singer/actress brings the glam in this retro copper colored gown with partially sheer skirt. (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Ruben Studdard - The Biggest Loser star strikes a cool pose in front of the night’s soul ride for the night — Toyota. These hot wheels will pop up throughout this photo spread; the car company is sponsoring this red carpet rundown. (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Michelle Williams - The Destiny's Child singer gives good fashion face by sporting this bold, black and mint-green printed dress.

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Gladys Knight - Being an iconic soul singer there’s only way to make a memorable carpet statement, be a woman in red. The legendary songstress sizzles and pops in this flared-skirt satin cocktail dress. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Babyface & Toni Braxton - The hit-making producer songwriter and the former first lady of LaFace Records are pros at working the carpet. Face wears a satin-finished black on black suit and Toni brings sexy back in a sheer, blush colored fitted gown with train. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Luke James - The singer is ready for his fashion-forward closeup, but not without his trusty Toyota sidekick. It's the ride rocking this year's Soul Train Awards 2013 red carpet. (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Janelle Monae - In her trademark black and white, the songstress wears her signature pantsuit and flips the script. The "Primetime" singer's black top and white pants strike an unforgettable combo on the carpet.

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Vivica A. Fox - She’s made a sport out of showing off her ample curves, but the actress/entrepreneur goes classy and demure in this jeweled neckline, black gown look. But keeping it real (and sexy) there is still a bit of peek-a-boo action in the skirt. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Tyrese Gibson & Tank - These men of soul and hot and handsome fashion looks can give their cool, R&B crooning sounds a run for their money. The singer and singer/actor are double the pleasure in matching twin suit looks. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Keith Sweat - Dressed in a velvet rust jacket and outfitted all in white, the singer songwriter's look silently asks the question, "Am I hot enough for you?" Obviously, the answer is enough to make the crowd sweat. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Big Daddy Kane - All hail the Kane: the rapper reinvents his old-school swag in this bow-tie, bespectacled look. It's brainy, rhyme-style meets haute couture sophistication.  (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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K. Michelle - Known for her signature sexy style, the singer doesn't disappoint in this curve-hugging, embroidered gown.

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Traci, Trina & Towanda Braxton - This sister act knows how to make a fashion statement. The Braxton sister three are a vision in blue, black and violet. This trio of dresses each displays their unique range of style and grace.  (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Malinda Williams & Vanessa A. Williams - These former Soul Food TV stars (and Williams sisters — no relation) work their own brand of carpet magic by donning two very distinct and different red and white dress looks. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Malinda Williams - With her plunging neckline and fish-tail bottomed dress, the actress makes a splash in white beside the Toyota red carpet ride of the evening. (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Faith Evans - One of the daring women making a statement with print patterns on the carpet, Faith Evans showcases her shapely curves in this orange and black dress.

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Alicia Quarles - Showcasing her fab hair, the TV personality sports a slim-fitting purple belted jumpsuit. An embroidered clutch and strappy pumps complete the look. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Trina Braxton - Sans her sisters, this Braxton grabs some solo spotlight in this dark-hued, multicolored, shimmery cocktail dress. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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1500 or Nothin - Members of 1500 or Nothin cross their arms and unofficially form a united front in the hippest male fashion. (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Miguelito - Somebody gave the singer the memo; red kicks add a dash of color and style to any look. Namely his black-on-black head-to-pant look.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Mario Van Peebles & Chitra Sukhu Van Peebles - Another dynamic duo wows the carpet. On Mario: an off-black jacket and pant suit. While Chitra gives her black look a metallic upgrade with a shiny, gold lamé jacket. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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George Benson - The guitar icon added a fiery touch to his satin black suit — a red shirt. It's a look only a true legend would be bold enough to pull off. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Lil' Mama - The rapper proves the best accessory for her peek-a-boo all-black ensemble; crop top, matching sequined jacket and boots — and the brightest green hair. Her small-screen, star-making turn as Lisa Left Eye Lopes seems to have made a long-lasting style impression. (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Paxton Baker, Debra Lee & Wolf Blitzer - This power trio shows style and sophistication spanning gender, age and status. Centric President and General Manager Paxton Baker shows off his spotlight flair, BET’s CEO Debra Lee continues to blaze a trail of fashion forwardness and CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer keeps it cool. (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Keisha Knight Pulliam - This ex-Cosby kid is absolutely glowing in this one-armed vibrant blue gown. Her black bag and silver-trimmed pumps accent the look in the loveliest way.   (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Candice Glover - Working her style in front of the ride of the night, the singer works her way into the red carpet spotlight. (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Eric Benét - Lots of black-and-white suited looks adorned this year's red carpet, but leave it to this silky soul singer to set himself apart from the pack. A patterned suit with a satin finish and dark shades give the crooner an all-around consumate cool style.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Bridget Kelly - Already a big style trendsetter on the red carpet, the singer keeps it slinky and sultry with this black thigh-high gown. Kelly’s fabric-filled train provides the perfect A-list touch to her look. (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Evelyn "Champagne" King - There ain't no doubt about it, the carpet's photogs love the singer sequined black gown. The sleek look simultaneously captures the flash of the camera and all her hip-hugging curves. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Lecrae - Mixing up the men's fashion look for the night, the singer dons a bright blue leather shirt on black leather pant style to make his own statement. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Vanilla Ice - Keeping it cool, chill and always casual, the rapper dresses down for the occasion but don't count him out. In jeans, a black jacket, light blue shirt and a star cap, he proves his street style still translates. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Chrisette Michele - Letting her spaghetti-strapped leather bodice and princess skirt dress trail blaze a red carpet path, the singer adds sugar and spice to the evening's popular look of the evening; the little black dress. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Bobby V - How do you best dress up a crushed maroon velvet jacket look? Just ask Bobby V, who electrified his style with shiny, silver sneakers. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Chaka Khan - This legendary lady of soul tamed her wild-child look from decades back. But she still knows how to make a sizzling style statement at age of 60 — with an accessorized wrap dress and bedazzled boots. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Nicole Ari Parker & Boris Kodjoe - And the best dressed married pair award goes to… The Kodjoes prove a great looking couple looks even better with coordinated attire. This grey, black and white jacket look works just lovely on this acting duo. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker and Big Tigger - Three is never a crowd when it makes for the most stylish company. The acting pair joins the radio personality, who dons classic all-black, for a chic coordinated fashion mash up.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Sevyn Streeter - Dressing the part of singer-starlet for the evening, the crooner dazzles and shines in a shimmery plunging V-neck ice-skater mini-dress. (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Ronald Isley & Johnson Isley - Mr. and Mrs. Big debut even bigger style on the red carpet. He wears the classic tuxedo look, she: a shimmery blue form-fitting dress.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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MC Lyte - Just like her sleek and sexy rhymes, this trailblazing rapper knows which gear wraps up her body just right; a black leather jacket accented in blue with skinny pants and open-toe pumps.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Charli Baltimore & Trick Trick - This daring duo in black knows how to make a red carpet entrance. Charli nails it by flashing leg way up to there and Trick adds a splash to his dark ensemble with the fresh kicks. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Porsha Coleman - The actress proves she's got soul by rocking this black-and-white asymmetrical mini dress. And her glittery heeled footwear provides the perfect finishing touch.  (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Alaska Gedeon & Kimberly V. Gedeon - These TV personalities pulled off trailblazing his and her looks for this year's Soul Train Awards red carpet. Slim-fitting, black shirt plus red-and-black printed shorts plus a silver-and-black, shimmery dress equals perfection. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Jon B. - The blue-eyed soul crooner reinvents the carpet's basic black look of the night. He does it with a white-trimmed shirt with grey accented sleeves and the coolest pose of the night. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Trishna Helmick - The singer shows that flashing skin is in. By showing off her toned arms, sexy legs and shapely cleavage in this perfect little black cocktail dress, she pulls off the look just right.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Robi Reed - A vision of plunging satin gold and sleek black, the casting queen of film and BET Networks creates an ensemble that is Soul Train Awards 2013-worthy.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Big Tigger - Big Tigger gets in the spotlight at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas for the Soul Train Awards 2013.   (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lyfe Jennings - Breathing new life into the classic red carpet men's attire, the singer songwriter reinvents the suit by skipping the tie and adding plenty of swag to this fitted two-piece look. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET) 

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David Foster - This legendary producer and songwriter doesn’t play by conventional fashion rules. Like his unforgettable decades of hit songs, he dresses up the classic suit and tie with timeless silver sophistication.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET) 

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David Foster & Ruben Studdard - A dynamic fashion duet that makes a dapper look on the red carpet, Foster joins the American Idol winner to reinvent style. He adds some shimmer and shine to the Teddy Bear’s classic black and white suit. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Kimberly V. Gedeon - The TV personality found the perfect accessory to her shimmery silver and black frock, a black Toyota automobile. It's not just a cool car, it's the official ride of the Soul Train Awards 2013.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Nicole Henry - Wearing a slim-fitted, strapless navy dress, the singer adds a different hue of dark colored glam to the evening's red carpet dress colors.   (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Eddie Levert & Raquel Levert - The O'Jays king and his queen make a regal appearance at the Soul Train Award 2013 red carpet. Eddie dresses up jeans in a simple black blazer and Raquel complements him with a fitted dress. (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Malina Moye - Breaking the black dress rule for the evening, the singer makes a slinky splash by dazzling the carpet in this gorgeous, yellow, halter-neck gown.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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David Koz - The soulful jazz man lightens up his all-black look with the classic grey jacket on the Soul Train Awards 2013 red carpet.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Sybrina Fulton - Trayvon Martin's mother is the picture of sophistication, style and poise in this black-and-white jumpsuit ensemble. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Wiley Edwards - The actor makes the night memorable in a black-on-black suit ensemble and completes his look with his stylish date. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Mack Wilds - The 90210 actor shows his flair for fashion in this eye-catching, two-tone shirt, skinny jeans and black and white kicks.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Soulful Ride - As you can see from the pics, this cool, sleek, black Toyota is always red carpet ready. The red carpet rundown is sponsored by the popular car company. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)