THE 2021 BET Awards kicked off with Lil Nas X shocking fans as he rocked a dramatic ball gown alongside Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby and more.
Many of the biggest stars in music, TV and film are celebrating this year’s most outstanding achievements in Black entertainment at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
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The Old Town Road rapper made a loud impact on the red carpet Sunday night looking stunning in a plunging floor-length blue and white print dress.
Lil Nas - who’s real name is Montero Lamar Hill - struck several poses in the ensemble - which was cut out at the chest and exposed his shoulders.
The 22-year-old proudly showed off his toned abs as he lifted the jacket part of his dress up - showing off white suspenders underneath.
Many fans were impressed with the fashion choice, with one exclaiming: “NAS WEARING A DRESS TO THE BET AWARDS? THATS HISTORY AND ICONIC!”
"Lil nas x dress is my fav I’m sorry,” another tweeted.
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Someone else wrote: “Lil Nas dress look cute to me.”
However, just minutes after Lil Nas made his dress debut, he left the red carpet and returned with ANOTHER outfit.
The social media sensation stepped out once again in a matching jacket-pants set equipped with white lace and a red rose print.
Tonight’s host of the big event, Empire star Taraji P. Henson, looked gorgeous in a sheer cutout black dress with a printed material tied over.
The 50-year-old Hidden Figures actress looked incredible as she showed off her toned legs in the VERY high slit dress.
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Ciara, 35, showed off her amazing body in a tight silver bedazzled jumpsuit with matching stiletto boots.
Megan Thee Stallion, 26, went commando at tonight's event wearing a white flowing gown with a silver chain exposing her bare hip area.
She also cozied up with Pardison Fontaine - who put his hands on her butt - on the red carpet before the show began.
Jennifer Hudson, 39, stunned in a skintight black dress with a long flowing cape and highlighted her waist with a thick gold belt.
She rocked her natural curls - which appeared to have more of a red tone - and completed her look with matching heels.
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Lil Kim, 46, did not shy away when it came to choosing necklaces for the big event as she had over a dozen pieces a jewelry on to go with her black dress.
Rise Up singer and Billie Holiday actress Andra Day, 36, looked pretty in pink in a a floral print layered gown, long curls and massive hoop earrings.
Another person who took fashion risks tonight, DaBaby, 29, - who's real name is Jonathan Lyndale Kirk - stood out in a neon yellow jacket, pants with a print of a Playboy magazine cover and LOTS of chain jewelry.
Singer and actress Chloe Bailey, 22, got cheeky on the red carpet in a black cutout ensemble and showed off her assets with a rear over the shoulder pose.
H.E.R. looked chic and fashionable in a black velvet blazer and with patterned sheer pants that showed off her long legs.
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