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2023 Grammys Best Red Carpet Looks: Black Stars Showed Up and Showed Out

From Cardi B. to Anderson .Paak, check out some of our favorite looks from music's biggest night

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Cardi B attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

Forget the Oscars, Emmys and Golden Globes. When it comes to fashion, the GRAMMY red carpet is where it’s at. The biggest night in music always brings out the biggest stars. And this is one party where the guests are not afraid to push the fashion envelope. These are the stars who did the damn thang on the 2023 GRAMMY red carpet, showing up in looks that were fiyah with a capital F.

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Busta Rhymes and Queen Latifah

Photo: Getty Images Lester Cohen

Hip hop royalty in the building, Queen Latifiah and Busta Rhymes

Beyoncé

Photo: Getty Images Frazer Harrison / Staff

Beyoncé may have missed the red carpet arrivals, but this look was worth the wait.

Doja Cat

Photo: Getty Images Jeff Kravitz

You can always count on Doja Cat to serve a serious red carpet lewk.

Cardi B

Photo: Getty Images Jon Kopaloff

When it comes to the red carpet, Cardi B. always understands the assignment.

Trevor Noah

Photo: Getty Images Jon Kopaloff

We’re here for Host Trevor Noah, who’s giving old Hollywood vibes.

Lizzo

Photo: Getty Images Jon Kopaloff

Five-time 2023 nominee, Lizzo did not shy away from color.

MC Lyte

Photo: Getty Images Jon Kopaloff

The voice of the GRAMMYs, rapper MC Lyte

Smokey Robinson

Photo: Getty Images Lester Cohen

Fresh off the announcement of his new album, 82-year-old Smokey Robinson is showing us all that he’s still got it.

Angela Simmons

Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

It doesn’t get more glamorous than Angela Simmons and Yo Gotti.

Steve Lacy

Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

Steve Lacy looks anything but basic in all-black everything.

Mary J. Blige

Photo: Getty Images Kevin Mazur

Mary J. Blige looks Just Fine in this look with sexy cutouts.

Anderson Paak

Photo: Getty Images Matt Winkelmeyer

We can always count on Anderson .Paak to bring his creativity to the carpet.

Qmillion

Photo: Getty Images Jon Kopaloff

Producer/composer Qmillion

Laverne Cox

Photo: Getty Images Jon Kopaloff/WireImage

Orange is the New Black alum Laverne Cox is covering the red carpet looks, and her Cleopatra-inspired look is definitely something to talk about.

Jesse Corporal Wilson

Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

Producer Jesse Corporal Wilson

J. Ivy

Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

GRAMMY-nominated spoken word artist J. Ivy

Myles Frost

Photo: Getty Images Alberto E. Rodriguez

Tony award-winning actor Myles Frost is channeling Michael Jackson, and we’re here for it.

Jazmine Sullivan

Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

R&B star Jazmine Sullivan

Amanda Gorman

Photo: Getty Images Jon Kopaloff

Poet and activist Amanda Gorman

Ricky Dillard

Photo: Getty Images Lester Cohen

Gospel artist Ricky Dillard

Coco Jones

Photo: Getty Images Johnny Nunez

Bel Air Star Coco Jones

Sir The Baptist

Photo: Getty Images Jon Kopaloff

Sir The Baptist

Dai Time

Photo: Getty Images Matt Winkelmeyer

Teen influencer Dai Time is one of the brightest stars on the red carpet.

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