BET Awards: A look inside the 10 most unforgettable Red Carpet moments through the years

BET awards is an American award show that celebrates African Americans in many categories like music, acting, and sports. It has been first held in the year 2001 and has been taking place ever since. The most recent BET Award show took place on June 27, 2021.
With the audience looking forward to the show for 20 years along with the various performances by different artists, here are the ten most unforgettable red carpet moments of the award show.

1. Lizzo – 2019

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Melissa Viviane Jefferson is an American singer, songwriter, flutist, and rapper known as Lizzo.
In the BET awards in 2019, she wore a brown dress that resembles the texture of trees along with brown boots that made her look extremely stunning.
In an Instagram post with the picture of her from the awards she wrote, “No I’m not a branch at all look baby I’m the whole damn tree.”

2. Lil Nas X – 2019


Montero Lamar Hill is an American rapper, songwriter, and singer known as Lil Nas X.
His debut single was “Old Town Road” which was released in 2019 and has over 7.6 billion views on YouTube.
In the BET awards in 2019, the singer made a statement in an aqua blue suit with various prints.

3. Janelle Monae – 2018


Janelle Monae is an American songwriter, rapper, model, and actress. She has been nominated for the Grammy awards over 8 times.
In the BET awards show in 2018, she wore a mind-blowing rainbow dress in celebration of Pride Month.

4. DJ Khalid & Asad – 2017


Dj Khalid is an American DJ, record executive, record producer, and author. He has been a prominent personality since the 1990s as a radio host.
He made an appearance in the BET Awards show in 2017 along with his son, Asad. He wrote a black and brown jacket with black jeans.

5. Blac Chyna & Amber Rose – 2015


Amber Rose is an American model and television presenter, and actress, and Blac Chyna is an American model, socialite, and entrepreneur. The two of them have been best friends.
In the BET Awards show of 2015 both of them wore matching white suits.

6. Jaden & Willow Smith – 2011


Willow Smith is an American singer, rapper, actress, and dancer. She is the daughter of
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Jaden Smith is the elder brother of Willow Smith.
In the BET Awards 2011, The pair of siblings looked extremely stunning and Willow Smith wore a really cute Merch of her father Will Smith.

7. Da Brat – 2003


Shawntae Harris is an American rapper and actress known as Da Brat. The year 1992 marked the beginning of her career when she signed with So So Def Records.
In the BET Awards 2003, she wore a memorable Spongebob outfit.

8. Lil’ Kim – 2003


Kimberly Denise Jones is an American rapper, songwriter, actress, and model known as Lil’ Kim. Under the guidance of hip-hop icon, Biggie Smalls Lil’ Kim started her career in the mid-90s.
In the BET Awards 2003, she wore paisley set with a bikini-styled top and a matching kimono.

9. Janet Jackson – 2002


Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She has won eight billboard awards in 1990.
In the BET Awards of 2002, she wrote a stylish black skirt and white crop top.

10. Jamie Foxx – 2012


Eric Marlon Bishop is an American actor, comedian, singer, songwriter, and record producer known as Jamie Foxx. He played the role of Ray Charles in 2004 in a biographical film Ray and has been widely known ever since.
In the BET Awards 2012, he wore a red t-shirt with a picture of Trayvon Martin. Trayvon Martin was a 17-year-old African American who died in the same year after getting shot.

Prerna Mehta

Prerna Mehta is a Journalism major at Delhi University. From writing fanfictions as a kid to writing news reports, she found her passion for being a journalist. She loves to learn new things and create memorable experiences. Prerna is currently working as an intern at USAnewshour.com and can be reached at meprernamehta@gmail.com