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Style June 24, 2019

BET Awards 2019: Ciara, Mary J. Blige, Lil Nas and more shine on the blue carpet

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For the 2019 BET Awards, stars showed up in some of the most standout and stylish looks of the year.

Lifetime Achievement Award winner Mary J. Blige marveled in big blonde curly hair while Lil Nas gave us cool cowboy vibes.

Instead of traditional red, the BET Awards featured a blue carpet this year honoring the legacy of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle.

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It was a remarkable occasion celebrating people of color in entertainment.

Editor's Picks

We have compiled some of the most fascinating looks to light up the blue carpet this year.

Mary J. Blige

PHOTO: Mary J. Blige attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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Mary J. Blige attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.

Blige looked like a glowing goddess in her white gown and platinum blonde ringlets.

Ella Mai

PHOTO: Ella Mai attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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Ella Mai attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.

Mai was a neon green dream in this monochromatic suited look.

Lil Nas

PHOTO: Lil Nas X attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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Lil Nas X attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.

The "Old Town Road" singer brought his cool guy cowboy aesthetic to the blue carpet.

Lizzo

PHOTO: Lizzo attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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Lizzo attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.

Stylist Marko Monroe described this custom look designed by House of Holland as "forever going against the grain."

La La Anthony

PHOTO: La La Anthony attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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La La Anthony attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.

Anthony's sizzling mini dress is sending off smoke signals. Hot!

Ciara

PHOTO: Ciara attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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Ciara attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.

Ciara was one of the biggest style winners of the night in this vibrant ruched couture look by Jean Paul Gaultier.

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Regina Hall

PHOTO: Host Regina Hall attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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Host Regina Hall attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.

Hall gave new meaning to a little black dress with her elaborate sleeves and tweed textured frock.

Marsai Martin

PHOTO: Marsai Martin attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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Marsai Martin attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.

Martin wore a gorgeous gilded sleeveless midi dress with gold eyeshadow to match.

Yara Shahidi

PHOTO: Yara Shahidi attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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Yara Shahidi attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.

Shahidi showed us how to wear a white sweater, sequin skirt and braided pigtails in high style.

Karrueche Tran

PHOTO: Karrueche Tran attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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Karrueche Tran attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles.

Tran wore a bright banana-colored power suit that's perfect for summer.