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The 2025 BET Awards – aka Culture’s Biggest Night – went down tonight, June 9, and as expected the red carpet the absolute most (in the best way). Before any awards were handed out, the fashion set the tone – and it was everything.
The BET Awards Kick Off In Black Tie Fashion
This year marks a major shift for the ceremony: the BET Awards rolled out an official Black Tie theme for the first time ever. Yes, you read that right – Culture’s Biggest Night has a dress code. With Harlem’s Fashion Row tapped to help shape the night’s visual identity, guests took the cue and showed out with glamorous gowns, sharp suiting, and editorial-level drama from head to toe.
Hosted by Kevin Hart, tonight’s show promises unforgettable moments, a nostalgic 106 & Park reunion, and a stacked lineup of performances from Teyana Taylor, Lil Wayne, GloRilla, Playboi Carti, and Leon Thomas.
Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with 10 nominations, while Doechii, Drake, GloRilla, and Future came through with six. In true BET tradition, the show makes space to honor icons. Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin are all Ultimate Icon recipients.
BET Awards Red Carpet Fashion: Keke Palmer Sparkles
Big Boss Keke Palmer stepped into the spotlight with a smile and a little black dress that did anything but play it safe. The sheer bodice was dotted with sparkles, and the dress flared out with a surprise tulle train for that perfect drama-meets-dazzle moment.
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Paired with a fresh bob in her now signature red color, glossy heels, and that radiant Keke energy—we are obsessed. Keke is giving grown woman sophistication and we are here for it.
BET Awards Red Carpet Fashion: Doechii In Miu Miu
Doechii came through with a ’90s-it-girl remix that felt so fresh. The Grammy-winner rocked a bold red two-piece Miu Miu set featuring a bandeau-style top and asymmetrical skirt with gold trim.
Her midriff was on full display, and she brought the drama with chunky hoop earrings, stacks on stacks of wooden and amber-toned bangles, and a statement grommet belt that oozed vintage.
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Her braids were long and sleek, styled with laid baby hairs and a side part for extra attitude. Bronze-glow makeup, glossy lips, and tinted sunnies sealed the look.
BET Awards Red Carpet Fashion: Ciara Reps For The ‘A’
Ciara gave us high-low perfection in a Black Cong Tri fit that blended streetwear with full-on glam. She wore a black leather button-up with rolled sleeves tucked into a feathered mini skirt with a dramatic, trailing fringe.
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She topped her mini skirt and top with an Atlanta “A“ fitted, repping her roots with style. Her jet-black bob was bone-straight with layered flips, and the layered diamond necklaces added just the right amount of sparkle. With strappy stilettos, soft glam, and that signature confidence—this look was Black tie, but all CiCi.
Red Carpet Rundown: Top Celebrity Looks From The 2025 BET Awards
And that’s just the beginning. Scroll to see our 2025 BET Awards Red Carpet Gallery—and get into every fashion detail.