2001 BET Awards Red Carpet

Check out who wore what on the 2001 BET Awards Red Carpet.

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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Eve\r  - Looking like she's on fire, the hot rapper arrives at the 1st Annual BET Awards in Las Vegas, June 19, 2001. (Photo: Scott Harrison/Getty Images)

The Eastsidaz - Goldie, Snoop Dogg and Tre D form a unified front on the 2001 Red Carpet before they perform "Lay Low" later onstage.  (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

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The Eastsidaz - Goldie, Snoop Dogg and Tre D form a unified front on the 2001 Red Carpet before they perform "Lay Low" later onstage.  (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

Humble Beginnings - At the tender age of 15, Solange made her unofficial debut to the world when she joined the Destiny’s Child crew after replacing one of the group’s departing dancers. She even temporarily stood in for DC3 alumna Kelly Rowland during the girl group's opening set for singer Christina Aguilera after the "Motivation" singer broke her toes backstage during a costume change.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

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Solange Knowles - Always fashion forward and consistent, Beyoncé's songwriting sister arrives in contemporary style. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

Shaquille O'Neal - Finding clothes to fit must be difficult for the NBA star, who somehow makes it look effortless. (Photo: Scott Harrison/Getty Images)

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Shaquille O'Neal - Finding clothes to fit must be difficult for the NBA star, who somehow makes it look effortless. (Photo: Scott Harrison/Getty Images)

Nate Dogg\r  - Decked in deep tones with his signature head gear, the rapper/singer keeps it smooth as ever on the red carpet.  (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

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Nate Dogg\r  - Decked in deep tones with his signature head gear, the rapper/singer keeps it smooth as ever on the red carpet.  (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

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Mo'Nique\r  - The comedian and actress arrives in glittering gold tones for the big night. (Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage)

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Mo'Nique\r  - The comedian and actress arrives in glittering gold tones for the big night. (Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage)

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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Mary J. Blige - The R&B singer outshines the rest in this bold dress that goes perfectly with her blonde hair. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

He Was Platinum By the Age of 14 - Back in the day, Bow Wow scored some major radio hits and his debut album, Beware of Dog, managed to sell over a million units.(Photo: Jim Smeal/WireImage)

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Lil Bow Wow\r  - The pint-sized rapper rocks red for his walk down the carpet for the big event. He would go on to win the Viewers' Choice Award later that night. (Photo: Jim Smeal/WireImage)

Dalvin and Devante DeGrate of Jodeci - Jodeci ruled R&B in the '90s and one set of its brothers, Dalvin and DeVante DeGrate, hail from Hampton, Virginia. Besides a string of hits like "Forever My Lady" and "Freek 'n You" with his group, DeVante is also credited for helping discover Ginuwine, Timbaland and Missy Elliott.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Jodeci\r  - Forever original in style, K-Ci, Dalvin and DeVante (Jojo opts out) arrive wearing red leather.  (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

Gwen Stefani and Eve\r  - Rock and rap meet on the red carpet as the "Let Me Blow Your Mind" collaborators pose for the cameras before they blow the audience away with their performance.  (Photo: Nasser Khan/UPI /Landov)

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Gwen Stefani and Eve\r  - Rock and rap meet on the red carpet as the "Let Me Blow Your Mind" collaborators pose for the cameras before they blow the audience away with their performance.  (Photo: Nasser Khan/UPI /Landov)

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Destiny's Child - The winners of the Best Female Group award look amazing in mermaid-style dresses. (Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage)

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Destiny's Child - The winners of the Best Female Group award look amazing in mermaid-style dresses. (Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage)

Christina Aguilera - The petite singer with a big voice takes a revealing turn in this flowly sheer gown. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

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Christina Aguilera - The petite singer with a big voice takes a revealing turn in this flowly sheer gown. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)