LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Cardi B performs onstage at the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)
This is a very theatrical way to reveal one's pregnancy, and ALSO an entertaining look to wear to one's ultrasound, if you're in the market for something like that.
Lil Kim and Zendaya
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: (L-R) Lil' Kim and Zendaya attend the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
Zendaya looks really beautiful in this, although I actually don't 100% love the dress on its own -- as usual, she elevates everything she wears. It's an archival Versace piece, which Beyonce wore in 2003 to sing "Crazy in Love." (Bey looks very cute in it; her version was shorter, though.) Her coordinating mask is also a nice touch. We covered Lil Kim earlier, and I still wish she were wearing leather leggings.
Megan Thee Stallion in Bryan Hearns
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Megan Thee Stallion performs onstage at the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
This is how I imagine myself walking into this week.
Lil Nas X
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Lil Nas X performs onstage at the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
This would ALSO be an effective way to open the work week. All of us might need a little oomph, right? This is just full of oomph!
Jazmine Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Jazmine Sullivan performs onstage at the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
This catsuit seems to be like 80% velour and if we're doing that this summer, I just need someone to let me know. I can drape myself in velour. (It might be a little warm?)
Taraji P Henson in Greta Constantine
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Taraji P. Henson speaks onstage at the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)
Taraji hosted this year and she looks FANTASTIC in this. WHY AREN'T WE ALL WEARING A GOLD LAMÈ DUSTER RIGHT NOW?
Taraji P. Henson in Zuhair Murad
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Taraji P. Henson speaks onstage at the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
And this is just tremendously fun.
H.E.R
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: H.E.R. performs onstage at the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
Yes, we are in the fringe portion of this slideshow.
Naomi Campbell in Gucci
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Naomi Campbell speaks onstage at the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)
And perhaps also the lamè portion.
Lil Kim
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: (L-R) MC Lyte and Lil' Kim perform onstage at the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)
Listen, having that Prada logo smack in the middle of your bangs makes everything easier for the fashion bloggers, okay?
Queen Latifah
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Queen Latifah accepts the Lifetime Achievement BET Award onstage at the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)
She is reliably well-dressed, but this is extra fab on her.
Cynthia Erivo in Marine Serre
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Cynthia Erivo (L) attends the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)
Fashion seems to be having a real breast plate moment lately, which is a surprise to me.
Mj Rodriguez
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Mj Rodriguez presents the BET Her award at the BET Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
2021 BET Awards - Show, Los Angeles, United States - 27 Jun 2021
I'm generally not that into the Glamour Don't cut on a dress like this, but Mj looks fantastic here.
Saweetie in D&G
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Saweetie presents the album of the year award at the BET Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
2021 BET Awards - Show, Los Angeles, United States - 27 Jun 2021
This seems VERY PERILOUS in terms of her nipples!
Michelle Buteau, Jill Scott, Michelle Mitchenor and Ryan Michelle Bathe
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Michelle Buteau, from left, Jill Scott, Michelle Mitchenor and Ryan Michelle Bathe present the best new artist award at the BET Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
2021 BET Awards - Show, Los Angeles, United States - 27 Jun 2021
(a) I would read a novel about this photo, and (b) I think Jill Scott wins this one.
Kirk Franklin, Lil Baby
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Kirk Franklin, left, and Lil Baby perform "We Win" at the BET Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
2021 BET Awards - Show, Los Angeles, United States - 27 Jun 2021
"So we sent out a memo that we'd be in all white and I don't think this counts PLEASE APPLAUD IF YOU AGREE."
City Girls
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Of City Girls, performs at the BET Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
2021 BET Awards - Show, Los Angeles, United States - 27 Jun 2021
I did not see this performance, but I do hope Tron was somehow involved.
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak
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Bruno Mars, left, and Anderson .Paak, of Silk Sonic, accept the best group award at the BET Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
2021 BET Awards - Show, Los Angeles, United States - 27 Jun 2021
I'm sincerely glad they're leaning into that A Great Night in Vegas vibe.
