The BET Awards saw a string of famous faces from different generations gather for a night to honor top stars in entertainment and culture.
The annual American award show, established by the Black Entertainment Television network in 2001, celebrates black entertainers and other minorities in music, film, sports and philanthropy.
Hosted by Empire star Taraji P. Henson for the third year running, the 2024 BET Awards took place on Sunday (June 30) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Guests were treated to dazzling performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Lauryn Hill and Will Smith, as well as an all-star tribute performance for Usher, who was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
Before taking to their seats, stars stepped onto the blue carpet to showcase a myriad of statement looks – though not all were positively received.
From Remy Ma’s bejewelled dress that left little to the imagination, to Usher’s underwhelming jeans-and-blazer ensemble, outfits worn by a host of actors, musicians and more has sparked backlash from critics on social media.
As Instagram users call for stylists ‘to be fired’ and a stricter dress code to be enforced at the award show, FEMAIL explores the worst dressed stars of the 2024 BET awards.
Despite receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award for his electrifying performances and catalogue of chart-topping RnB hits spanning over two decades, Usher’s outfit for the special occasion left fans feeling underwhelmed.
The Confessions singer, 45, stepped onto the blue carpet donning a rather simple ensemble of a white buttoned shirt tucked into light blue denim jeans and paired with a cream blazer.
Usher completed the look with finishing touches such as a pair of black sunglasses, a thin gold watch, a black belt and black Derby shoes.
Taking to celebrity news blog @TheShadeRoom on Instagram, fans shared their disappointment over the singer’s cool, yet casual, look.
One person joked, ‘Usher said it’s BET. Casual it is. He look like he meeting up with friends at a bar after work,’ while another wrote, ‘And you’re gonna wear this knowing you’re being honoured?’
However, one fan came to Usher’s defence, writing: ‘I believe this look is homage to his classic blazer and jeans looks of the past!!! Usher can do no wrong and is getting his well deserved flowers today!’
Jamaican music artist Spice wowed at the 24th award show with a striking embellished and mesh number.
The 41-year-old ‘Queen of Dancehall’ stepped onto the blue carpet wearing a teal-blue and silver floor-length gown – with one arm sleeveless – paired with silver open-toe heels.
Completing the look with a matching headpiece that draped down around her torso, Spice shined like a diamond throughout the night – but critics dismissed the outfit as ‘tacky.’
One person wrote, ‘Spice looks a mess,’ while another said, ‘Spice looks tacky. The stylist needs to be fired.’
A third quipped: ‘Spice look like she said just gimme fabriccccc.’
Remy Ma left little to the imagination as she took over the blue carpet at the 2024 BET Awards.
In her first public appearance since her son’s arrest for murder, the 44-year-old rapper dazzled in a barely-there, bejeweled mini dress at the star-studded event.
Showcasing her famous physique, the Lean Back hitmaker turned heads in the sparkling ensemble, complemented by a matching bangle bracelet and oversized hoop earrings.
Diamond-crusted high heels completed the scintillating look, while she maintained her signature raven tresses long and loose.
One person said of the outfit choice, ‘She might as well be naked….’ while another commented, ‘Why the BET awards don’t have a specific dress code?’
Another wrote: ‘I’m convinced that they purposely pick their cheapest, tackiest outfit to wear to the BET Awards. They don’t dress like this at any other award show or outing.’
The Locked Up singer opted for a white and red ensemble at this year’s award show – but it’s his ‘criminal’ outfit choice that has prompted fans to call for his immediate arrest.
Akon, 51, arrived at the blue carpet alongside his wife Tomeka “Amirror” Thiam at the 2024 BET Awards wearing matching red and white looks.
The singer sported an all-white suit of baggy trousers and a fitted blazer, complete with a knitted red shirt, diamond-encrusted jewellery and statement red drawstring ankle boots.
One critic wrote, ‘Akon needs to be locked up for that outfit,’ while another said, ‘What in the Hazmat is on Akon’s feet?’
Ice Spice turned heads in an eye-catching orange ensemble on the blue carpet, but it was no tangerine dream among fans.
The Princess Diana rapper, 24, made a bold statement in a vibrant, orange gown that had a cutout on the front to flash her toned midriff as well as a ruffled hem.
She donned a pair of open-toed, orange strappy heels to coincide with the colour scheme of her fashionable outfit, as well as bright orange hair to match.
Fans were quick to criticise the outfit choice, with one writing: ‘That’s not a wig, that’s a helmet of salvation,’ while another said, ‘That dress needs tailoring it’s slouchy.’
Another wrote: ‘This girl had a Dunkin sponsorship on world tours, best friends with Taylor Swift. I know her team can afford to get her a better look! This is ridiculous.’
American singer-songwriter Cynthia Karen Loving, known professionally as Lil Mo, arrived at the award show wearing a showstopping purple number – but fans have been left baffled at the musician’s busy ensemble.
The Superwoman singer, 45, stepped onto the blue carpet wearing glitzy purple hot pants and purple bodice corset decorated with diamond-shaped crystals, glitter and what appears to be bubble wrap.
Completing the outfit with knee-high purple iridescent boots and a bejewelled purple captain hat, the star sported long braded hair and diamond-encrusted grillz on her teeth.
Critics were left shellshocked over the singer’s outfit choice, with one person writing, ‘This is actually unbelievable,’ while another said, ‘Ain’t no way in hell she put that on and said “Yeah, this is it!”‘
Jermaine Dupri arrived at the award show wearing a stylish monochrome number – but fans poked fun at the rapper and producer over details in his look that they believe failed to compliment his 5ft 3in stature.
The iconic musician, 51, wore a classy yet casual black-and-white look comprising of a SoSo Def jacket, cargo-style shorts and studded black loafers – as well as white Louis Vuitton ankle socks.
One critic wrote, ‘Why is he always dressing like a lil leprechaun,’ while another said, ‘I don’t think he realises how tiny those socks make his feet look. He’s giving baby 1st pair of walking shoes.’
Muni Long’s squeezed into a sparkling mini dress for award show – but fans were left feeling underwhelmed, with some suggesting that her stylist ‘hates’ her for choosing a dress that does not ‘fit her body type.’
The Hours and Hours singer, 35, arrived at the the blue carpet wearing a strapless bodycon dress designed with silver sequins and no longer than a t-shirt.
The RnB songstress completed the look with a simple silver choker necklace, a silver bracelet and clear stiletto shoes fitted with white straps.
One fan wrote, ‘I can’t STAND Muni Long’s stylist. They have no idea how to dress her body type!’
Another joked, ‘MuniWrong,’ while a third commented, ‘Her stylist hates her for real.’
Lil Wayne’s daughter Reginae Carter wowed in a lacy red dress with a semi-sheer skirt – but fans believe the ensemble had added years to her age.
The 25-year-old socialite completed the look with a side-swept updo and red, strappy, open-toed heels.
One fan wrote, ‘Reginae is so beautiful but that dress is aging her,’ while another said, ‘Reginae looks like my momma’s throwback pics.’
James Parker is a UK-based entertainment aficionado who delves into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry. From Hollywood to the West End, he offers readers an insider’s perspective on the world of movies, music, and pop culture.
