BET Awards Red Carpet Evolution

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Bow Wow - We’ve seen him go from the kiddy-cuteness of Lil’ Bow Bow, through puberty, and now the handsome young man that is Bow Wow. The rapper/actor has definitely shown his growth in his style and talent.

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Bow Wow - We’ve seen him go from the kiddy-cuteness of Lil’ Bow Bow, through puberty, and now the handsome young man that is Bow Wow. The rapper/actor has definitely shown his growth in his style and talent.

Destiny's Child - The powerful singing trio was known for their coordinated, matching ensembles for performances and red carpet appearances. They later branched out and began to show their individuality.

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Destiny's Child - The powerful singing trio was known for their coordinated, matching ensembles for performances and red carpet appearances. They later branched out and began to show their individuality.

Solange Knowles - With a style all her own, Solange knew from day one how to keep all eyes on her.

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Solange Knowles - With a style all her own, Solange knew from day one how to keep all eyes on her.

Ashanti - The cute young singer hit her first BET Awards red carpet in a sexy, revealing animal print dress. She then evolved into a woman and showed off her elegance, sophistication and hot beau, Nelly.

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Ashanti - The cute young singer hit her first BET Awards red carpet in a sexy, revealing animal print dress. She then evolved into a woman and showed off her elegance, sophistication and hot beau, Nelly.

Janet Jackson - With a fierce body and incredible performance skills, Janet (Miss Jackson, if you’re nasty) has always kept it funky with her style and music.

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Janet Jackson - With a fierce body and incredible performance skills, Janet (Miss Jackson, if you’re nasty) has always kept it funky with her style and music.

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Jennifer Hudson - The Chicago native shared her strong vocals to the world as the “American Idol,” and has now embodied her own level of fierceness with soulful melodies and a drop-dead-gorgeous look.

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Jennifer Hudson - The Chicago native shared her strong vocals to the world as the “American Idol,” and has now embodied her own level of fierceness with soulful melodies and a drop-dead-gorgeous look.

Lil Kim - Evolving from overly revealing attire to a more classy ensemble, Lil’ Kim has never changed who she is with raw lyrics and daring style.

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Lil Kim - Evolving from overly revealing attire to a more classy ensemble, Lil’ Kim has never changed who she is with raw lyrics and daring style.

Taraji Henson - She may not have started out with the strongest sense of fashion in the world, but the award-winning actress has learned to manage a classy and sexy look at all times.

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Taraji Henson - She may not have started out with the strongest sense of fashion in the world, but the award-winning actress has learned to manage a classy and sexy look at all times.

Trina - She’s made her love of diamonds known over the years, and later transformed from an over-the-top sex symbol into a hot hip-hop fashion beauty.

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Trina - She’s made her love of diamonds known over the years, and later transformed from an over-the-top sex symbol into a hot hip-hop fashion beauty.

Usher - Usher made a typical transformation from an awkward-dressing young male into a fresh and fashionable R&B man.

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Usher - Usher made a typical transformation from an awkward-dressing young male into a fresh and fashionable R&B man.

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Vivica A. Fox - No matter how much skin she showed off, one thing’s for sure; she has always been a fox.

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Vivica A. Fox - No matter how much skin she showed off, one thing’s for sure; she has always been a fox.

Will, Jada Pinkett-Smith - Going from a more laid-back, hip style to a grown and sexy fashion couple, the Smiths will always be a Hollywood couple we can all admire.

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Will, Jada Pinkett-Smith - Going from a more laid-back, hip style to a grown and sexy fashion couple, the Smiths will always be a Hollywood couple we can all admire.