2004 BET Awards Red Carpet

Check out the cool star style.

Tracee Ellis Ross - The actress and daughter of legendary singer Diana Ross is forever stylish during the 4th Annual BET Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on June 29, 2004.(Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Tracee Ellis Ross - The actress and daughter of legendary singer Diana Ross is forever stylish during the 4th Annual BET Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on June 29, 2004.(Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Taraji P. Henson - Exuding the look of summertime, the Baby Boy actress is pretty in pink.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Taraji P. Henson - Exuding the look of summertime, the Baby Boy actress is pretty in pink.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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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Young Buck, Lloyd Banks and Olivia  - The G-Unit gang and Best Group nominees arrive before their big performance night, where tracks like "P.I.M.P." and "21 Questions" will get the audience on their feet.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Rick James - The "Mary Jane" singer and songwriter readies for a big night for his peformance of "Fire & Desire" with Teena Marie.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Rick James - The "Mary Jane" singer and songwriter readies for a big night for his peformance of "Fire & Desire" with Teena Marie.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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?uestlove - The man behind The Roots' music poses for the cameras before gearing up for his peformance of "99 Problems" with Jay-Z. (Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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?uestlove - The man behind The Roots' music poses for the cameras before gearing up for his peformance of "99 Problems" with Jay-Z. (Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Pitbull - The Miami rapper and party starter wears a scene from one of his favorite flicks.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Pitbull - The Miami rapper and party starter wears a scene from one of his favorite flicks.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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N.E.R.D. and Pusha T  - Pharrell Williams, one-half of the rap duo Clipse and Chad Hugo share a moment on the red carpet.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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N.E.R.D. and Pusha T  - Pharrell Williams, one-half of the rap duo Clipse and Chad Hugo share a moment on the red carpet.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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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Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth - The reality TV star popular from The Apprentice shows off rock-hard abs in a disco-inspired two-piece.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Meagan Good - The beautiful "You Got Served" actress rocks a bad-girl look with a feminine edge on the red carpet.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Meagan Good - The beautiful "You Got Served" actress rocks a bad-girl look with a feminine edge on the red carpet.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Mase - The "Welcome Back" rapper returns after a five-year hiatus. (Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Mase - The "Welcome Back" rapper returns after a five-year hiatus. (Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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LL Cool J - Wearing his signature hats, the iconic rapper "Rocks the Bells" during a performance later in the show. (Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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LL Cool J - Wearing his signature hats, the iconic rapper "Rocks the Bells" during a performance later in the show. (Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

John Legend - The piano playing R&B singer arrives suited up.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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John Legend - The piano playing R&B singer arrives suited up.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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India.Arie - The folksy soul singer performs "Georgia" later in the evening during a Ray Charles tribute.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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India.Arie - The folksy soul singer performs "Georgia" later in the evening during a Ray Charles tribute.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Gabrielle Union - The two-time Best Actress nominee keeps it simple yet sexy on the red carpet.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Gabrielle Union - The two-time Best Actress nominee keeps it simple yet sexy on the red carpet.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Free - With fiery curls and a sexy yet breezy dress, the 106 & Park host is red hot on the red carpet.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Free - With fiery curls and a sexy yet breezy dress, the 106 & Park host is red hot on the red carpet.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Debra Lee - BET's President and COO knows how to beat the heat in a flirty and light-weight dress.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Debra Lee - BET's President and COO knows how to beat the heat in a flirty and light-weight dress.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Chingy - The St. Louis rapper shows his hometown loyalties by wearing the colors of the Cardinals.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Chingy - The St. Louis rapper shows his hometown loyalties by wearing the colors of the Cardinals.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Carmelo Anthony - The baller uses his jersey to show his musical love for the singer who is honored during the awards later that evening.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Carmelo Anthony - The baller uses his jersey to show his musical love for the singer who is honored during the awards later that evening.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Brandy - Gold makes the singer glow as she channels a Grecian goddess for the red carpet.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Brandy - Gold makes the singer glow as she channels a Grecian goddess for the red carpet.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé - Fabulously fitted in a sexy silver sheath, the singer flaunts her curves in a classic old Hollywood way.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé - Fabulously fitted in a sexy silver sheath, the singer flaunts her curves in a classic old Hollywood way.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Vivica A. Fox - Dripping in ice, the actress strikes a strong stance in a safari inspired form-flattering dress. (Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Vivica A. Fox - Dripping in ice, the actress strikes a strong stance in a safari inspired form-flattering dress. (Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Usher - The hot R&B singer stands cool behind a pair of smoking shades.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Usher - The hot R&B singer stands cool behind a pair of smoking shades.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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The Game - West Coast's die hard rapper shows off his hip hop allegiance with an iced out medallion.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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The Game - West Coast's die hard rapper shows off his hip hop allegiance with an iced out medallion.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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The Evolution of Kanye West - In 2002, Kanye was involved in a near-fatal car crash and had to have his jaw wired shut. Soon after — with his jaw still mostly immobilized — he was in the studio recording "Through the Wire," his unforgettable 2004 debut single about the incident.  (Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com)

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Kanye West - The Roc is in the building in the form of the Chicago rapper who is dapper in stand-out shades.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

The Nappy Roots - The Southern hip hop group from Kentucky showcases their individual styles and personalities.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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The Nappy Roots - The Southern hip hop group from Kentucky showcases their individual styles and personalities.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson - Looking lovely in light tones, the couple is perfectly suited for the West Coast's warm weather.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson - Looking lovely in light tones, the couple is perfectly suited for the West Coast's warm weather.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Flavor Flav - Never seen without the time hanging around his neck, the Public Enemy frontman makes sure he has his clock close.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Flavor Flav - Never seen without the time hanging around his neck, the Public Enemy frontman makes sure he has his clock close.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

David Banner - The Southern rapper-producer buttons up in a super cool suit.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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David Banner - The Southern rapper-producer buttons up in a super cool suit.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Big Boi - The Outkast member gives some military style to balance his free spirit.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Big Boi - The Outkast member gives some military style to balance his free spirit.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

3LW - The trio steps out in complementary white-hued outfits that showcase each of their individual styles.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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3LW - The trio steps out in complementary white-hued outfits that showcase each of their individual styles.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Ghostwriter's Delight - Rap's first ghostwriting controversy started with Sugar Hill Gang's 1979 classic "Rapper's Delight." Group member Big Bank Hank lifted his rhymes from the Cold Crush Brothers' Grandmaster Caz, whom he used to manage. You can even hear Hank spell out "Casanova Fly," Caz's nickname in the track. Caz never received credit — or a single dime — despite the song's continued worldwide success. (Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com)

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Sugar Hill Gang - The pioneering rap group reunites for an old-school pose on the red carpet.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Slick Rick - The legendary rapper proves ice has many uses with a blinged out eye-patch.(Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Slick Rick - The legendary rapper proves ice has many uses with a blinged out eye-patch.(Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Fantasia - She has big lungs and knows how to make an entrance in a showgirl's shimmery mini.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Fantasia - She has big lungs and knows how to make an entrance in a showgirl's shimmery mini.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)