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BET Awards 2021 red carpet: Stars show off their style

Stars have hit the red carpet at the annual BET Awards, and there are some seriously eye-popping looks, including rapper Saweetie.

BET Awards 2021: Saweetie's racy red carpet dress

Celebrities have delivered an eye-popping display on the BET Awards red carpet today.

The annual US awards show, which celebrates African-Americans in all areas of the entertainment industry, took place in Los Angeles on Sunday, local time, where Queen Latifah was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement honour.

But before the gongs were handed out, it was all about the fashion.

Rapper Saweetie turned heads in a plunging purple Grecian-style gown which left very little to the imagination.

Saweetie had heads turning at the BET Awards 2021. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Saweetie had heads turning at the BET Awards 2021. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
The rapper flaunted her figure on the red carpet. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
The rapper flaunted her figure on the red carpet. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

The dress’ lengthy train had it’s own spot on the red carpet.

How to make an entrance, the Saweetie edition. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
How to make an entrance, the Saweetie edition. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

The luminous Zendaya stunned in a similar purple gown designed by Versace.

Zendaya wore a Versace gown.
Zendaya wore a Versace gown.

Zendaya’s look was a special nod to Beyonce, who wore a similar mini version at the 2003 BET Awards for her iconic performance of Crazy In Love with husband Jay Z.

Beyonce and Jay Z perform at the 2003 BET Awards.
Beyonce and Jay Z perform at the 2003 BET Awards.

Singer H.E.R rocked a black blazer mini-dress with sheer pants and her signature round spectacles.

H.E.R at the BET Awards. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
H.E.R at the BET Awards. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

In true Lil Nas X fashion, the Old Town Road singer strutted the carpet in not one, but two fabulous outfits. The first, an intricate pastel blue and white gown.

Lil Nas X 1.0. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Lil Nas X 1.0. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

Not to be outdone by himself, the second was equally epic – a structured ivory suit with jewel embellishments and scattered roses.

Lil Nas X 2.0. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Lil Nas X 2.0. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

Singer Megan Thee Stallion took the thigh-high split to soaring heights.

Megan Thee Stallion. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Megan Thee Stallion. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

The ceremony’s 2021 honoree Queen Latifah looked fittingly boss woman for her big night.

Queen Latifah. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Queen Latifah. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

Lil’ Kim might have a hard time at airport security.

Lil’ Kim. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Lil’ Kim. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

Here is an aggressive reminder that Ciara is still fit as hell, electrifying the carpet in this disco jumpsuit. We also love the blonde lob.

Ciara. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Ciara. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

BET Awards host Taraji P. Henson infused summer colours.

Taraji P. Henson. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Taraji P. Henson. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

Rapper Latto gave Jessica Rabbit vibes.

Latto. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Latto. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

JT of hip hop duo City Girls turned a mirror ball into a ballgown.

JT of City Girls. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
JT of City Girls. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

Keeping with the flesh flashing trend, Ari Lennox donned a fresh white cut-out dress.

Ari Lennox. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Ari Lennox. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

Singer Sevyn Streeter paid homage to the ’90s – and her abs – in this daring nude twist neck.

Sevyn Streeter. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Sevyn Streeter. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

Andra Dray was pretty in pink.

Andra Day. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Andra Day. Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

Singer Kayykilo showed if you’ve got it, you’d best flaunt it.

Kayykilo. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Kayykilo. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

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