2023 BET Awards: The Worst Red Carpet Fits

Some celebrities came to the BET awards looking their best, and others just got dressed.

Photo: Getty Images Johnny Nunez

As much as award shows are about, winning hardware and putting on great live performances, it’s also about what the celebrities are wearing on the red carpet.

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No, it’s not the Met Gala, but celebrities still love to come to the BET Awards looking their best. Some do, but many others also don’t. We don’t mean to hurt any feelings, but here are some of the worst red carpet fits at the 2023 BET Awards.

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Ray J

Photo: Getty Images Bennett Raglin

Ray J is one of the most entertaining figures out here, but he did not entertain with this fit. The all-over print just doesn’t do it.

Fat Joe

Photo: Getty Images Frazer Harrison

I’m all for big-boy fashion, but this fit would’ve been alright if the orange crocodile skin wasn’t involved.

Eva Marcille

Photo: Getty Images Paras Griffin

Eva Marcille plays one of the best gangsters on TV, but I think even her character on All the Queen’s Men would disapprove of this getup.

Michael Blackson

Photo: Getty Images Bennett Raglin

Yes, Michael Blackson is a comedian, and can’t always be taken seriously. But c’mon bro, it looks like his fit was drawn by a 5-year-old.

NLE Choppa

Photo: Getty Images Michael Buckner/Variety

Maybe I’m just out of touch, but this is a weird ass vest NLE Choppa is wearing.

Rich the Kid

Photo: Getty Images Michael Buckner/Variety

Can we get rid of the sheisty masks during the summer? I know he’s hot as all hell under it.

Boosie Badazz

Photo: Getty Images Michael Buckner/Variety

Boosie’s pose is a perfect example of how everyone is looking at his outfit.

Amin Joseph

Photo: Getty Images Leon Bennett/WireImage

Amin Joseph was excellent as Jerome Saint on Snowfall. But his blazer hanging by literal threads is confusing everyone.

Soulja Boy

Photo: Getty Images Paras Griffin

2012 wants its red-on-red fit back.

SiR

Photo: Getty Images Bennett Raglin

I have zero criticism of SiR’s music. But it looks like he’s a principal at a local middle school instead of attending the BET Awards.

Brooke Bailey

Photo: Getty Images Bennett Raglin

I’m all for showing off your body, but the green “dress” looks like it was ripped off of a bag of oranges at Trader Joe’s.

Jess Hilarious

Photo: Getty Images Bennett Raglin

Not gonna lie, thought her dress was made up of white Christmas lights at first glance.

PinkPantheress

Photo: Getty Images Leon Bennett/WireImage

The cheetah print dress with denim boots is certainly a choice.

Lil Scrappy

Photo: Getty Images Michael Buckner/Variety

Is Lil Scrappy going to a yacht party or a nightclub?

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