LOOK: Highlights from the 2025 BET Awards red carpet
The 2025 BET Awards, Black Entertainment Television's premier annual celebration of Black excellence in music, film, sports and television, took place on Monday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
Now marking its 25th anniversary, the ceremony, hosted by Kevin Hart, honoured outstanding achievements across various categories, including Album of the Year, Best Actor, and Best New Artist.
As always, the red carpet kicked things off in style, showing off the night's boldest fashion moments and setting the vibe for the night.
These are our favourite red carpet looks.
Doechii, who won the award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist, served a 90's-inspired look in a scarlet red Miu Miu two‑piece. She completed the ensemble with double belts, stacks of bangles, and 3D floral‑accented sandals.
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