BET Awards 2023: Crimson carpet arrivals

Latto and Ice Spice opted for glamour in sheer ensembles whereas fellow singer, Summer time Walker, exuded attractive stylish as they led celebrities on the star-studded 2023 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. 

The Lottery rapper, 24, in addition to the Princess Diana hitmaker, 23, and R&B songstress, 27, selected monochromatic seems as they stepped onto the pink carpet on the Microsoft Theater shortly earlier than the ceremony commenced, whereas Drake led the nominations for the large night time. 

Latto struck a pose carrying a plunging, sheer black robe that pooled down behind her and contained a thigh-high slit on the left facet for a sultry flare. 

She slipped right into a pair of open-toed, black heels that had been secured with skinny straps that had been tightly secured round her ankles. 

The Ohio-born star accessorized her search for the occasion by including varied, lengthy black and silver glowing necklaces for a flashy contact, in addition to a rhinestone anklet above her left shoe.  

Latto moreover added a pair of dazzling earrings and an assortment of eye-catching rings on every of her arms. Her voluminous locks had been parted to the facet, and effortlessly flowed down previous her shoulders in elegant curls, which had been styled by celeb stylist Ashanti Lation utilizing Dyson’s in style Airwrap Multi-Styler. 

‘Tonight’s awards are all about “Black Excellence”. Latto’s glam displays this from head to toe, whereas nonetheless retaining it attractive and concrete,’ Ashanti revealed. 

‘The traditional sheer, flowing black gown and further lengthy silver and black chains are paying homage to Twenties trend. The hair is massive, daring physique waves with a facet half and excessive cascading swoop, barely draped over the left eye.’

The rapper’s make-up was glammed up for the festivities, and comprised of black liner in addition to mascara to her lengthy lashes, together with her magnificence professional, Melissa Ocasio, utilizing the Vaseline All-Over Physique Balm Jelly Stick as a base for her cosmetics to make sure she remained hydrated and glowing all night time lengthy. 

A heat contour was added to raised intensify her cheekbones, whereas a shiny, nude-colored tint was worn on her lips for a crowning glory. 

The Large Vitality hitmaker confidently struck quite a lot of poses upon arriving on the star-studded venue, and flashed a cheerful smile as she joined different celebrities on the pink carpet. 

Latto was up for 2 nominations for the BET Awards on Sunday, together with Greatest Collaboration and likewise Greatest Feminine Hip-Hop Artist, which she gained. 

Ice Spice additionally turned heads as she arrived to the Microsoft Theater, and donned a see-through, black gown that contained completely different items of fabric, corresponding to semi-sheer and netted cloth. 

The skirt portion clung to her body and fell down previous her ankles in the direction of the bottom, and the hem gave the impression to be constituted of a lace materials. 

For a trendy flare, the No Readability rapper added a fitted, strapless black corset that was mounted with small clasps on the entrance. 

She slipped right into a pair of black, open-toed heels and accessorized the look with a gold-chained necklace with a cross-shaped pendant on the entrance. 

Ice Spice, whose full title is Isis Naija Gaston, additionally added a pair of dangly earrings in addition to a rhinestone bracelet and glittering rings. 

Her lengthy, darkish orange locks had been parted within the center, and cascaded down straight previous her shoulders. 

Talking in regards to the rapper’s hair search for the night, her hairstylist Kadijah Balde revealed that it was impressed by Ice Spice’s Barbie World music video, including that she used the newly-launched Dyson Airstrait Straightener to realize the modern and shiny look, in addition to a number of merchandise from got2b to lock the look into place. 

‘As a hairstylist, working with celebrities that get their hair executed always (typically a pair instances a day), having a instrument with no warmth harm is vital. By utilizing the brand new Dyson Airstrait straightener in dry mode at 285°, I used to be capable of straighten Ice Spice’s wig with no warmth harm and obtain a modern look with out compromising the integrity of the hair,’ Kadijah revealed. 

‘Afterwards, I used a cool shot to lock within the straight look.’

The rising performer was nominated for a complete of 4 awards, together with Greatest New Artist, Greatest Feminine Hip-Hop Artist, Greatest Collaboration, and BET Her. 

Women Want Love singer, Summer time Walker, additionally placed on a show-stopping show on the annual occasion, and showcased her curves in a figure-hugging, black ruched gown that was manufactured from a glittering materials. 

Nude-colored cloth was positioned beneath the robe, which contained quick sleeves and a brief practice that fell down behind the songstress. 

She additionally slipped right into a pair of open-toed black heels to coincide with the colour of the eye-catching gown. The star added a pair of small, rhinestone earrings in addition to varied chunky rings for a flashy contact to the look. 

Her lengthy locks had been parted within the center, and flowed down straight previous her shoulders, permitting her bangs to softly fall onto her brow. 

Summer time was joined by her boyfriend and actor, Lil Meech, whose actual title is Demetrius Flenory Jr. The 2 lovebirds had been seen hanging a number of affectionate poses on the pink carpet collectively. 

At one level, Lil Meech leaned ahead to put a delicate kiss on the singer’s cheek, inflicting her to flash a cheerful smile for the cameras. 

Walker not too long ago jumped to her ‘cheating’ boyfriend’s defense in a livid rant with comic Jess Hilarious over feedback that she had made. 

Regardless of the drama that has arisen, the couple gave the impression to be unbothered and sweetly held arms and posed whereas hugging one another earlier than making their means contained in the crowded theater. 

Summer time has beforehand been nominated for BET Awards from 2020 by way of 2022, however was not nominated this 12 months in 2023. 

The Actual Housewives Of Atlanta alum, Eva Marcille, confirmed off her sense of favor carrying a pair of high-waisted, cheetah-print pants in addition to a silver, glittering halter-bra high that sparkled beneath the intense lights. 

For extra glamour, the TV persona slipped right into a pair black, platform heels that contained rhinestone studs on the only for a trendy contact. Her locks had been pulled up into a classy up do, with white ribbon intertwining by way of the strands.  

Eva carried a black and silver clutch bag in her hand to carry a number of objects she wanted through the ceremony, and added a vibrant, lipstick for a daring contact to her outfit. 

Rapper GloRilla, who obtained a complete of six nominations for the 2023 BET Awards, together with Album of the 12 months, dazzled in a form-fitting gown. 

The skirt portion of the robe was manufactured from a grey, sequin materials and fell right into a flowy, feathery hem. The black, bandeau high portion, in addition to the remainder of the gown, was held up with black string that was tied securely on the base of her neck. 

The Tomorrow 2 hitmaker added opera-length, black gloves that contained chunky, silver rhinestone gildings for a flashy contact. 

Her locks had been parted to the facet, and cascaded down previous her shoulders in elegant curls for the occasion. 

Coco Jones, who accepted the award for Greatest New Artist on Sunday, was effortlessly radiant carrying a fitted, long-sleeved purple gown that contained a big cutout on the entrance, exhibiting off her toned midriff. 

She slipped right into a pair of open-toed, strappy purple heels and added a pair of lovely, tear drop earrings. 

Her darkish hair was parted within the center, and styled up into a classy up do, permitting a number of, unfastened curly strands to frame the perimeters of her face, which featured a surprising magnificence look – accentuated with some fluttery false lashes from the KISS Lash Couture The Muses Assortment. 

Whereas on the pink carpet, the singer turned away from the cameras to point out off the again portion of the sequin robe, which additionally contained a cutout in the direction of her higher again.

Mannequin Tori Brixx additionally opted for an all-black, semi-sheer ensemble as she stopped by the annual awards ceremony in LA on Sunday. 

She donned an extended, black robe that contained skinny, strips of glittering black cloth all through the fabric. The ensemble was held up with skinny straps that wrapped round her shoulders and contained a hem that fell down in the direction of the bottom. 

Her quick locks had been parted within the center, and fell down straight to just about brush the ideas of her shoulders. 

The media persona opted to for simplistic jewellery to permit the gown to be the primary focus, and added a number of bracelets on her proper wrist, in addition to silver-hooped earrings. 

Tori was joined by boyfriend and rapper, Wealthy The Child, who donned a one-of-a-kind outfit. He opted for a pair of camouflage-styled pants and an identical, long-sleeved shirt on high. 

The Plug Stroll music artist moreover opted for a head piece that fully coated his face. He added chained necklaces in addition to chunky rings on every of his hand, with a number of spelling out ‘Wealthy.’ 

The couple have been courting since 2018, and had been seen flashing smiles as they held arms and paused for a number of snaps collectively.   

Princes Love was ethereal in a plunging gold robe that fell down in the direction of the pink carpet, and contained a thigh-high slit on the proper facet for a sultry flare.  

The media persona slipped right into a pair of gold, glowing heels that contained butterfly straps that wrapped up in the direction of her knees. 

The wonder added a pair of eye-catching, gold earrings in addition to a big, gold bracelet on her proper wrist. 

Princess Love’s lengthy hair was parted within the center, and cascaded down previous her shoulders behind her. 

She was seen carrying a glittering, black clutch bag in her hand whereas posing for a fast picture session on the venue. 

The star was quickly joined by her husband, Ray J, whom she tied the knot with in 2016. The singer color-coordinated along with his spouse by donning darkish gold, Versace trousers in addition to an identical jacket on high. 

He moreover donned a plain, white T-shirt and slipped right into a pair of brown and white-colored sneakers that had been secured with laces. Ray J accomplished his outfit for the occasion by throwing on a pair of fashionable shades. 

The 2 lovebirds had been seen posing for a number of snaps collectively on the pink carpet, and he was seen laying a candy kiss on his spouse’s cheek. 

Ray J additionally fell down in the direction of his knees and held his arms out as he introduced the main focus to Princess Love and her gorgeous gown.  

Rapper Kali turned heads carrying a figure-hugging ensemble that was manufactured from a shiny, darkish purple materials. The robe contained a fitted bodice with loose-fitting lengthy sleeves and a cutout on the higher proper facet. 

The low-waisted skirt hung low and clung to her curvy body, with the hem falling right down to pool into a brief practice. 

She slipped right into a pair of open-toed, black heels and added a pair of huge, silver-hooped earrings for a glammed up contact to the look. 

Chilly Rock A Get together rapper, MC Lyte, donned a black and white, patterned outfit that was constituted of a sequin materials. The ensemble comprised of sculpting pants in addition to a long-sleeved shirt. 

The star, who carried out through the 2023 BET Awards, moreover slipped right into a pair of open-toed, gold heels. She additionally selected to put on a gold-chained necklace in addition to a gold-hooped necklaces to decorate the look. 

The Paper Skinny hitmaker was seen holding a small, black and gold purse in her hand whereas posing for photographs on the occasion. 

Earlier than heading contained in the theater, MC Lyte was briefly joined by Lynn Richardson, who donned a colourful, sequin outfit for the ceremony. 

Celeb Apprentice alum, Claudia Jordan, wowed in a vibrant, purple gown that contained a fitted bodice and plunging neckline. 

The fitted skirt molded to her body and allowed the star to placed on a leggy show. The actress slipped right into a pair of nude-colored heels to permit the gown to be the primary focus for the occasion. 

Rapper Tyga opted for trendy consolation on the BET Awards on Sunday, and donned a pair of sunshine blue denims in addition to a plain, white tank high. 

The Ayo hitmaker layered his outfit with a black leather-based, Vetements jacket and added a rhinestone-studded black belt across the waist of his pants. 

He slipped right into a pair of black, chunky sneakers whereas additionally throwing on black shades for a crowning glory. 

Busta Rhymes was additionally in attendance and dressed to impress in a pair of black trousers in addition to black shirt and floral-patterned swimsuit jacket on high. He added an additional giant, gold-chained necklace over the black shirt. 

The Contact It rapper was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award through the ceremony, and obtained help from his six kids: Trillian Wooden-Smith, T’Khi Wooden-Smith, Mariah Smith, Cacie Smith, T’Ziah Wooden-Easy, and Trevor Smith. 

He additionally fortunately paused for photographs with rapper, Scar Lip, in addition to music producer, Swizz Beatz. Scar Lip was seen sporting a pair of ripped denims in addition to an ornate, corset floral high. 

She layered her look with an extended, white jacket and struck a pose with Swizz Beatz, who was dapper in a pair of tan-colored slacks and an identical blazer. He added a plain black shirt beneath and threw on a black bucket head over his head. 

He accomplished the ensemble by slipped right into a pair of modern gown sneakers and added a silver-chained necklace that was positioned over his shirt.  

Layzie Bone and Tiny Hailey had been additionally seen attending the award ceremony collectively on Sunday. Tiny glammed up for the occasion by carrying a long-sleeved, shiny blue gown that contained a slit on the left facet. 

She slipped right into a pair of open-toed, black heels and carried a glittering black clutch bag in her hand. 

The rapper was additionally dressed for the event in a traditional black swimsuit, which he paired with a black gown shirt and bow tie. He accomplished the look by slipping right into a pair of modern, black gown sneakers. 

The 2 had been seen posing intently collectively on the pink carpet, and at one level, Layzie Bone bent right down to share a loving kiss with Tiny. 

No matter You Like hitmaker, T.I., was additionally noticed on the occasion, and slipped right into a pair of darkish inexperienced trousers in addition to a crisp white gown shirt. He layered the look with a white blazer and patterned handkerchief positioned in a entrance pocket. 

The rapper slipped right into a pair of black sneakers and threw on a pair of see-through shades for a crowning glory. 

Yo-Yo placed on a leggy show carrying a long-sleeved, black minidress that contained a glowing, silver snake embellishment all through the material. 

The rapper slipped right into a pair of open-toed, silver heels that had been secured with skinny straps round her ankles.  

Child Capri’s daughter, Vina Love, made an announcement of her personal carrying a black, leather-based strapless gown that contained a colourful printed practice that bellowed out behind her. 

She slipped right into a pair of black platform boots that had been secured with colourful laces to coincide with the theme of the outfit. The star added a pair of black, leather-based gloves and held a handbag that appeared to appear to be a radio. 

Her father, Child Capri, accompanied his daughter and donned a pair of black and white-striped pants in addition to a gold and black patterned jacket. 

Ja Rule and his spouse, Aisha Atkins, each coordinated in comparable, black outfits as they stepped onto the pink carpet. 

The rapper’s outfit comprised of loose-fitting trousers and an identical jacket, whereas his spouse’s was a blazer gown which she paired with black heels. The 2 lovebirds had some enjoyable by hanging humorous poses on the pink carpet collectively on the occasion. 

Brooklyn Nicole was seen exhibiting off her toned body in a fitted, black gown that contained varied cutouts on the highest portion. 

She crossed paths with Latto and the 2 had a blast by hanging completely different poses collectively earlier than heading into the venue. 

Large Daddy Kane was dapper carrying a darkish navy swimsuit and matching waistcoat however selected to not add a gown shirt beneath. Fats Joe opted for a extra vibrant ensemble that comprised of tan-colored shorts in addition to a tan and orange-colored jacket on high.  

What It Is rapper, Doechii, was effortlessly stylish in a pair of low-waisted flared denims and flashed her toned midriff in a pink bra high that contained two strips of cloth that flowed down in the direction of the bottom. 

She additionally slipped right into a pair of closed-toed, pastel pink heels and carried a pair of sun shades in her proper hand. 

Ari Fletcher turned up the glam in a fitted, long-sleeved black gown that contained a big cutout on the entrance. The skirt portion of the robe was manufactured from a sheer cloth and pooled right into a practice round her, which was bordered with feathery particulars. 

Lakeyah additionally surprised in a form-fitting, black glittering gown that was held up with string tied behind her on the base of her neck. 

Jasmin Brown was trendy in a pair of white slacks which she paired with a white bralette high and blazer that was secured with a button on the entrance. 

Porscha Coleman had the prospect to point out off her edgy facet in a black leather-based pantsuit that contained belted particulars in addition to a silver-chained belt round her waist. The star added heeled boots and a cropped white jacket for a pop of coloration to the look. 

Kim Lewis embraced her elegant facet carrying a nude-colored minidress that was overlaid with green-patterned materials. 

Grasp P confirmed off his personal sense of trend in a pair of black trousers which he paired with a black gown shirt in addition to a black and white, checkered blazer. He added a black handkerchief within the pocket on the entrance and threw on a pair of black shades.  

Christian Combs was additionally seen sporting a pair of black leather-based pants in addition to a sleeveless black vest. He slipped right into a pair of loosened, black boots and added chunky, silver-chained necklaces for a lavish contact. 

Felicia Joseph was stunning in a sleeveless, one-shoulder white robe with a skinny cutout on the entrance whereas Amin Joseph turned heads in an all-black ensemble and grey jacket items that had been held collectively by silver chain strips for a singular flare. 

Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin from Form ‘n Play had a blast on the pink carpet and three their arms into the air for the cameras. 

The 2 later took time to pause for one more picture collectively and confirmed off their trendy, black ensembles for the ceremony. 

Mad Lion opted for a colourful outfit that comprised of each dishevelled pants and an identical jacket that contained hues of yellow, inexperienced, purple and black. 

He added a grey, Louis Vuitton grey belt across the waist of the trousers and slipped right into a pair of white Nike sneakers. 

Kaine and D-Roc from the Ying Yang Twins additionally made an look on the BET Awards collectively and color-coordinated in practically all-white seems. 

Shameik Moore dressed to impress in a pair of black shorts in addition to a white gown shirt and black, double-breasted blazer that contained an extended strip of pleated cloth that fell down from the left facet.  

The Sugar Hill Gang confirmed off their private senses of types as they got here collectively on the pink carpet on Sunday. 

Juwan Thompson was trendy in a pair of darkish navy trousers in addition to a patterned, short-sleeved button up. He draped a pair of shades within the neckline and slipped right into a pair of black sneakers. 

Camidoh wowed in a pair of vibrant purple trousers in addition to a white shirt and cropped jacket. For an extra trendy flare, the star added a fuzzy, black and white jacket that fell down to just about brush the bottom. 

Actual Boston Richey donned an all-black leather-based ensemble and added an assortment of silver-chained necklaces. He additionally carried an eye catching orange bag in his proper hand for a pop of coloration. 

Soulja Boy was additionally seen on the occasion in a pair of purple pants and matching jacket. He slipped right into a pair of purple sneakers and likewise donned quite a lot of silver-chained necklaces.

ASAP Bari and Lil Uzi Vert had been seen proudly flaunting their very own private types as they paused for a photograph session on the pink carpet. 

Jadakiss sported a pair of white trousers together with a blue and white patterned jacket. He slipped right into a pair of blue and white sneakers to coincide with the colour scheme. 

Pabi Cooper flashed an enormous smile in black pants in addition to a black and white blazer which he paired with studded black sneakers.  

Michael Blackson turned heads in a pair of graffiti patterned pants and sneakers that matched comparable colours. 

He added a big, fuzzy coat that contained quite a lot of hues, corresponding to orange, white, inexperienced, yellow, and purple. 

Boosie opted for informal consolation carrying a pair of purple shorts together with a white and red-printed short-sleeved T-shirt. He added a pair of sneakers that had the identical colours because the outfit for a ultimate contact. 

Tarell Meeks and Heather Sanders held arms on the pink carpet as they each opted to put on blue denim outfits on the occasion. 

Stella Quaresma, Coco Jones, and Jorja Douglas from the group, FLO, all donned sultry pink attire that contained cutouts all through the material. 

Larren Griffin, Warren G, and likewise Tennille Griffin stepped onto the pink carpet collectively for a fast picture session. Tennille opted for a pink, ruffled ensemble whereas Larren and Warren selected to put on outfits that contained darker hues of blue and black.

Erick Sermon, Redman, and Keith Murray, had been additionally a number of celebrities to make an look on the star-studded BET Awards on the Microsoft Theater on Sunday. 

The annual ceremony has been open to the general public and followers up to now, nonetheless, this 12 months’s occasion was solely open for the nominees and their friends, per Variety.