Red Carpet Rundown: The 2016 BET Awards
Every star to walk the carpet before the show.
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Get in Formation! - The BET Awards red carpet is underway and it's time to get in formation! Who better to kick off the show than Beyoncé's dancers, who arrived looking completely snatched and leaving jaws on the floor.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Desiigner - Is anyone more excited to be at the show than the "Panda" rapper?(Photo: Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys - The music power couple strike a fierce pose together.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Gabrielle Union - The Being Mary Jane star looks as gorgeous as a summer's day in a one-shoulder dress and long braids.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Mayte Garcia - Prince's ex-wife looks gorgeous in her floral gown.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Janelle Monáe - The singer, who will pay tribute to Prince during tonight's show, looks as fierce as she ever has in a black-and-white striped pantsuit.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Ingrid - Major rock star vibes.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey of Chloe x Halle - Bey's protégés opt for fun and daring looks.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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DJ Khaled and Nicole Tuck - The dad-to-be looks fly to death in a brocade jacket, but his best look is definitely his pregnant wife.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Faune A. Chambers and Fonzworth Bentley - The style icon and his wife coordinated in fuchsia, of course.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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2 Chainz - The rapper went way outside of the box in an applique-covered denim jacket and crown of braids. But isn't he hot in the LA heat with that shearling collar?(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Bryshere Y. Gray - The Empire star takes a moment to fix himself before the show.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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The Roots - Bey's dancers aren't the only ones to get in formation. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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The Roots - Bey's dancers aren't the only ones to get in formation. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Fat Joe and Lorena Cartagena - The "All the Way Up" rapper and his wife aren't in a laughing mood.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Bilal - The singer sports a traditional kurta and cropped pants.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Samuel L. Jackson - The iconic actor keeps his shades on while posing for pictures.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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French Montana - The rapper blends Eastern style with hip-hop for his unconventional look.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Danielle Mone Truitt and Orlando Jones - The actors share a moment.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Regina Hall and Morris Chestnut - The Best Man co-stars complement each other as well on the carpet as they do on the screen.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Quvénzhane Wallis - The Oscar nominee is growing up so fast! She looks beautiful and age-appropriate in a teal dress. Peep the subtle name-plate necklace resting on her collar bone.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Jimmy Jam and Bella Harris - The legendary producer brought his model daughter as his date.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Tasha Smith - The actress looks gorgeous in a printed yellow dress and long braids.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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French Montana and A$AP Ferg - The rappers collaborate for a photo op.
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Kirk Franklin and Tammy Collins - The gospel singer and his beautiful wife look great together.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Keith Powers - The Straight Outta Compton star shows off his guns and his pecs.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Eric Benet and Manuela Testolini - The actor and his beautiful wife are just too much gorgeousness.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Jermaine Dupri - The super producer and music mogul rocks a red, beaded bomber.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Marsai Martin - The young star of Black-ish exudes #BlackGirlMagic.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Andra Day and Stephen G. Hill - The singer and BET's president of music programming and specials pose together.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Fabolous - The rapper rocks a color-blocked Dior shirt with layers of chains.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Naturi Naughton - The Power star is stunning in a black lace halter dress and top knot.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Anthony Anderson, Janelle Monáe and Stephen G. Hill - The Black-ish star and BET Awards co-host takes a quick pic before heading on stage.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Tank and Zena Foster - The singer and his beautiful lady coordinate in white.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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LeToya Luckett - The former Destiny's Child member channels old Hollywood glamour in her red gown and finger waves.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Irv Gotti and Ashley Martelle - The Murder Inc. mogul and his model girlfriend make a stunning pair.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Fantasia Barrino - The singer looks amazing in her beige gown with sequined detail.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Prince's Family - The Purple One's sister Tyka Nelson and several of his loved ones arrive to see BET's tribute.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Sophie Beem - The rising singer, who is signed to Beyoncé's Parkwood label, makes a dramatic entrance in pink.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Neil Portnow - The president of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences makes an appearance.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Jesse Williams - The actor looks sharp in all black.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Debra Lee - BET's chairperson and CEO is a boss lady in a ball gown!(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Eva Marcille - The model and entrepreneur is all about the business in this mini-dress.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Kimberly Elise - The actress wears a beautiful beaded dress.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Anderson .Paak - The rapper and producer, who's part of this year's XXL Freshman Class, looks sharp in a white blazer and his signature nose ring.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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EJ Johnson - #TeamThis!!! The reality star and rising fashion icon absolutely slays in an open-chest blouse and animal print fringed skirt. Who but EJ could pull off this much look?(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Meagan Good - The actress puts her curves on full display in a jade green gown with slits going every which way.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Tia Mowry-Hardrict - The actress and lifestyle guru shut it down in a Roberto Cavalli dress that she says is inspired by Prince's over-the-top style.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Anthony Hamilton - The Grammy-winning singer is anything but subtle in a textured gold vest and fly fedora.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Mya - Like whoa! The singer is stunning in a bright yellow ensemble.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Cookie, EJ and Elisa Johnson - The Johnson family came to work!
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Kimberly King and Katlynn Simone - The Game actress poses with BET's Senior Manager of Brand Solutions and Integrated Marketing.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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EJ King - The celebrity stylist is responsible for keeping people looking fly.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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June's Diary - Kelly Rowland's newly-minted girl group from Chasing Destiny makes a stunning appearance on the carpet.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Jeanette Jenkins - The celebrity trainer and the woman responsible for a lot of the fit bodies on the red carpet looks gorgeous in her cream dress and double braids.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Jasmine Sanders - The model known as the "Golden Barbie" lives up to the moniker.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Kangol Kid and Tajiri Fequiere - The Haitian hip-hop star and his beautiful wife are perfectly coordinated.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Ezekiel Elliott - The NFL player looks fresh in a silk bomber.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Tish Hyman - The Bronx rapper is werkin' that suit.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Karrueche Tran - The model and designer does a quick makeup check on the carpet.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Karrueche Tran - The model and designer does a quick makeup check on the carpet.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Marcus Scribner - The Black-ish star looks sharp in his blue suit.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Jacob Latimore - The singer and actor is clearly feeling himself in his all-white ensemble.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Schoolboy Q - The rapper strikes a serious pose.
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Millen Magese - The model shut it down in a neon-yellow gown designed by an African designer.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Karrueche Tran - The model and designer channels an Egyptian queen in her LBD, updo and standout gold choker.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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DJ Khaled and Ken Jones - Who got the keys?(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Silento - The "Watch Me" singer looks ready to nae-nae in front of the whip.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Orlando Jones - The actor rocks peacock colors in his suit like no one can.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Jackie Long - The ATL actor strikes a pose for the cameras.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Diamond Platnumz - The "Number One" singer is the definition of dapper.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Nandi Mngoma - The South African singer puts her baby bump on display in this beautiful, structured black-and-white ensemble.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Danielle Mone Truitt - The actress looks gorgeous in her lilac gown from Neiman Marcus.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Colin Tilley - The music video director, nominated tonight for his work on Kendrick Lamar's "Alright" video, looks excited for the show.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Yara Shahidi - The Black-ish star looks beautiful rocking her natural hair in a colorful sequined dress.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Akon - The singer and this year's Global Good Award honoree opts for basic black with a simple silver chain.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Terrence J - The 106 & Park alum looks fly in a royal blue tuxedo.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Rob Hardy and Mitzi Miller - The producers from Rainforest Films are making things happen in Hollywood.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Yvette Nicole Brown - The super svelte-looking actress rocks a full skirt with an African-inspired print. (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Strut - The ladies marched down the carpet with military precision.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Stand Tall - The dancers hold their heads high and look like queens as they pose for pictures.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Slay - They move across the carpet in a parade of color.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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LisaRaye - The Single Ladies star is a vision in a white jumpsuit and purple hair.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Zulay Henao - The Meet the Blacks actress makes a dramatic entrance.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Fantasia Barrino - Fantasia could light up the world with that smile.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Young Greatness - The "Moolah" rapper flashes a peace sign.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Tasha Smith and Tisha Campbell-Martin - The BFFs share a moment before the show.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Rocsi Diaz - The 106 & Park alum stuns in a beaded jumpsuit.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Tasha Cobbs - The gospel singer embraces the night's black-and-white trend.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Jennia Fredrique - The actress makes sure all eyes are on her with her floral hat.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Tracee Ellis Ross and Maxwell - But first, let 'em take a selfie.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Marcus Scribner and Miles Brown - The Black-ish stars couldn't be cuter.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Yemi Alade - The Nigerian singer has a major red carpet moment in this gown.
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Papoose, Remy Ma and Fat Joe With Lorena Cartagena - The "All the Way Up" rappers pose with their significant others. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Mara Schiavocampo - The ABC correspondent is stunning in red.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Brandon T. Jackson - The Percy Jackson star rocks all white with gold embellishments.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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La'Myia Good and Meagan Good - These two beauties are having a sister-sister moment.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Julissa Bermudez and Maxwell - Beautiful couple alert!(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Lela Loren - The Power star shows off the cutout in her dress.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Falz - The Nigerian hip-hop sensation is another one on the black-and-white trend.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Bresha Webb - The Grey's Anatomy star is serving in her LBD.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Jeff Friday and Nicole Friday - The American Black Film Festival founders are all about repping Black Hollywood.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Sibney Scoles - The E! News correspondent looks radiant. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Luke James, Elijah Kelley, Algee Smith and Keith Powers - The cast of the New Edition biopic represents.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Terry Pheto - The South African actress went all out for this show-stopping look.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Kevin Ross - The rising R&B star saved his pop of color for his feet.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Jidenna and Rosalyn Gold-Onwude - The singer and sports reporter make a colorful, and beautiful pair.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Aja Naomi King - The actress is a vision in ice blue.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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DJ Self - Crisp and white, from tip to toe.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Christon Gray - The singer-songwriter stands out in red.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Claudia Jordan - The reality star pairs her sexy white dress with a gunmetal choker and shoes.
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Tkay Maidza - The Zimbabwe-born singer and rapper is a burst of color.
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Rocsi, Floyd Mayweather and Fat Joe - Team Money has some new recruits.
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Richard Brooks and Chrystee Pharris - The Being Mary Jane actor and Passions star are a colorful pair.
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Rae Sremmurd - The duo rock two very different looks.
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Cory Hardrict - The actor looks sharp in a classic tux and a million dollar smile.
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AKA - The South African rapper keeps his shades on in the LA sun.
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MC Lyte - The femcee looks as pretty as a flower in a beaded pink shift dress.
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Nicci Gilbert - The Brownstone singer is white hot.
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Chloe Bailey, Ty Hunter and Halle Bailey - Beyoncé's proteges pose with her famed stylist
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Chris Spencer and Vanessa Rodriguez - The Real Husbands of Hollywood creator takes a sweet snap with his beautiful wife.
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Ro James - The "Permission" singer goes for a military-inspired look.
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Young Thug and Jerrika Karlae - The rapper and his fiancée look like a perfectly-matched pair.
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Yo Gotti and Blac Youngsta - The rappers look like they're all business.
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Nakeitha 'Premadonna' Felder - The waist-training mogul shows off her own enviable curves.
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