The 2025 BET Awards red carpet brought a slew of standout fashion moments via pop culture icons from every decade on Monday evening. Entertainment’s brightest stars flocked to the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles for the 25th annual ceremony, and with recognition for best Female Hip-Hop Artist of the year, all eyes were on fashion it girl, Doechii.

For her career milestone, the breakthrough performer opted for a suitably memorable statement in the form of Miu Miu’s beloved bandana top — a move that would make any of her Y2K-era counterparts proud. Going all in with a monochromatic red look, she broke out the viral piece from the brand’s recent archive and teamed it with a skirt and belts — yes, plural — from the Spring/Summer 2024 show. It was yet another example of the hitmaker’s penchant for method dressing. The category? Award-winning and trend-setting star.

Working with her go-to stylist Sam Woolf, Doechii teamed the look with flower-adorned Jimmy Choo strappy sandals, stacks of Dinosaur Designs resin and wood bangles on her arms, and 1970s-style bamboo hoop earrings.

When accepting her accolade on stage, the 26-year-old chart-topper also used the platform to address the riots in Los Angeles and advocate for the rights of immigrants and those in marginalized communities. Her passionate speech prompted many rounds of applause and praise from her fellow entertainers and has been doing the rounds on social media since the ceremony. “I feel it’s my responsibility as an artist to use this moment to speak up for all oppressed people,” Doechii told the room. “For Black people, for Latino people, for trans people, for the people in Gaza, we all deserve to live in hope and not fear. We protest against hate.”

Scroll on to see more of the evening’s stellar looks.

Kerry Washington

The actor, producer, and activist walked the red carpet in a quintessentially ladylike Oscar de la Renta faille gown, emblazoned with a pretty abstract butterfly print.

Ashanti

Helping BET celebrate its quarter-century anniversary, Ashanti performed a medley of her beloved 2000s hits. Gracing the red carpet ahead of taking the spotlight, the singer wore a plunge neck Alexandre Vauthier gown, Tom Ford heels, and Lorraine Schwartz bling.

Mariah Carey

Audiences were also in for a treat thanks to a performance from Mariah Carey, who was being honored with the Ultimate Icon award. Before she slipped into a gold embellished number to perform her new song Type Dangerous for the first time, the record-breaking singer dazzled in a sparkling — and snatched! — silver gown.

Keke Palmer

The multi-hyphenate continued her red carpet winning streak as of late — and debuted her chic new bob too. This time around, Palmer exuded confidence in an asymmetric beaded and embellished Chanel Haute Couture mini dress.

Jennifer Hudson

As the night was all about celebrating the impact of pop culture’s key performers, it wouldn’t have been complete without a hair-raising appearance from Jennifer Hudson. The Oscar-winner brought the house down when she took to the stage with Jamie Foxx in a black blazer dress and bling, but earlier, she made an entrance in a figure-hugging Gaurav Gupta gown and eye-catching Jared Jewelers diamonds.

Ciara

Defying red carpet expectations, Ciara turned heads in a unique look that incorporated a leather button-up and a fringed skirt with a train by Vietnamese designer Cong Tri. Adding her own twist, the singer styled it with a baseball cap and oodles of diamonds. With her hotly-anticipated eight studio album CiCi dropping any day now, all eyes were on the aughts-era pop princess turned mogul.

“Culture’s Biggest Night” did not disappoint and the 25th annual BET Awards far exceeded our expectations. From the extraordinary fashion on the red carpet, to the vibrancy that came through on stage, and the inspiring speeches that followed, there were several moments that pushed the culture forward.

Kevin Hart hosted the extravaganza with his theatrics in full swing, while Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklin were each recognized with the Ultimate Icon award.“The Icon Award is the most important award because it comes from us,” shared Foxx.

In a society that doesn’t always amplify black voices, the BET awards championed people of color last night on a broader scale. Our Fashion Bomb daily CEO Claire Sulmers, who know’s a thing or two about creating events “for US, by US,” was on the scene interviewing celebs on the carpet.

For the special evening, she sought out Celebrity stylist, Swanky Jerry who she collaborated with during the MET Gala, to make a sartorial entrance. Showcasing architectural realness, Sulmers embodied regality in a nude Emagine gown by BuKola that was progressive with dramatic swirls.

In addition to Claire, Swanky Jerry and the queen of the dancehall @spiceofficial also opted for Emagine looks. The duo mirrored African royalty in cobalt blue ensembles by BuKola that could have easily fit the bill for the costumes in the latest Coming to America. They say repetition is reputation, and Swanky Jerry is undoubtedly leaving his mark in the States.

When Ciara touched on the carpet, all eyes were on the “Ecstasy” singer who arrived in an all black Cong Tri look that was vastly different than a traditional couture gown. From her A fitted cap, to her leather button up top, and high low fringe skirt, her outfit definitely has Stylist Marni Senofonte finger prints all over it.

Tisha Campbell is a prime example of “it get’s better later,” and she delivered wow-factor at the BET awards in a rich maroon leather dress by Anthony Lattimore. Stylist J.Bolin is to thanks for this cutting edge ensemble, and her hair matching with her dress was exquisite.

Representing for the Fashion Bomb men was Mario, who was the perfect eye candy in a green double breasted satin wrap top by House of Gray that he paired with black printed trousers. He accessorized with a diamond necklace, and embellished pendents, and his black patent leather loafers added sophistication to such a dapper look.

Ahead, see more celebrities who attended the 2025 BET Awards below!

Doechii in Miu Miu

Ryan Destiny in Loewe

Latoya Luckett in Kandrell White

KeKe Palmer in Chanel

Kandi Burruss in Michael Costello

Mya in Michael Costello

Amerie in Bad Binch TongTong

Tyler Perry in Louis Vuitton

Glorilla in Baba Jagne

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Photo Credit: Getty Images/BET

Today is the 25th Anniversary of the “BET Awards“ , held at the Peacock theater in Los Angeles, and “Culture’s Biggest Night” is bound to be star-studded, with the who’s WHO of Hollywood.

The annual event which honors people of color in music, film and television, will be hosted by Kevin Hart, and will include performances by Teyana Taylor, Glorilla, and Lil Wayne.

Over the weekend, The BET Experience 2025 presented by Shea Moisture kicked off, with a variety of activations including industry talks, an open casting call and our very own Fashion Bomb daily red carpet. (FYI-Yes, we’re partaking in the TikTok treadmill runway trend)

From Real Housewives of Atlanta OG and newbie, NeNe and Kelli Ferrell, to R&B legends Mya and Amerie, check out who ripped the runway best below.

They often say to be careful of a lady in a red dress. NeNe Leakes looked dangerously haute in red Balenciaga pants set, with Christian Louboutin sandals, and we were so here for it. From her platinum blonde hair to her incredible glam, she exuded confidence and reminded us that she’s still THAT GIRL! Bravo…you know what time it is.

We should just call her the woman version of Benjamin Button, because if we didn’t know any better we would say the Mya is aging backwards. The “It’s All About Me” singer looked stylishly retro in a white and green House of Gray belted trench coat that had matching pants. She kept things mod with white stilettos from Shoe Dazzle, and Mya’s ensemble definitely gave us 1960’s vibes.

Amerie can do no wrong, and her latest Tiny Desk performance on YouTube, made us fall in love with her music all over again. For the BET Experience 2025, she kept things simple and refined, in a grey tank top that she paired with cutout Rag & Bone blue jeans, and a black Dolce & Gabbana belt. She sashayed on the carpet in her black Dior boots while serving fierce poses for the camera.

She may be tiny, but her style extends far beyond her stature. Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Kelli Ferrell slayed on the Fashion Bomb daily red carpet in a snakeskin Lapointe dress that gave ultra sex appeal. She accessorized with her signature oversized bangles, and we loved her gold Esor Marie open-toe heels. We’re sure her stylist Paris Chea is the mastermind behind this look.

She’s not new to this, but true to this and Da Brat looked sporty chic in a black Pure Atlanta hoodie, with grey sweatpants. Instead of strutting, she kept things gangsta, with her swagger on full display. All we can say is from her hair, to her outfit, and persona, everything was on brand when it came to Da Brat.

Check out more celebrities who stopped by to walk to Fashion Bomb daily carpet at the BET Experience 2025.

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Video Credit: @Clairesulmers X @destinyfulfild