2023 Grammys: Red Carpet Looks From Black Celebrities and Musicians

Black celebrities such as Doja Cat, Coco Jones, Babyface and many others came to show off their best looks at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman // Lester Cohen // Lester Cohen

The time to celebrate the world’s best and most popular artists and musicians is upon us: the 65th Annual Grammy Awards! Some of the most talented Black artists in the world will show up in their best (and in some cases worst) fits! Who has the best look? You be the judge.

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Lil Uzi Vert

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Mary J. Blige

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Pusha T

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Pharrell Williams

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Anderson .Paak

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DJ Khaled

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Lizzo

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Doja Cat

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Steve Lacy

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Laverne Cox

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Questlove

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Saint Jhn

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Kandi Burruss

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Coco Jones

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Babyface

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Miguel

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Blac Chyna

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Too Short

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Bella Harris

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner

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Dave East

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Shaggy

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PJ Morton

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Robert Glasper

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Tiara Thomas

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Cherdericka Nichols

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Cécile McLorin Salvant

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Harvey Mason Jr.

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Amir Sulaiman

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Carlos Simon

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Janine Rubenstein

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Cadenza

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Grace Mod

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Dave Giles II

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Sir the Baptist

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D’Mile

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Bo

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Allison Russell

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Maranda Curtis

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Kayla Nicole

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Bianca Atterberry

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Jonathan Jay

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Kizzo

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Larry Jenkins Jr.

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Grim

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Jonathan Azu

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Dean Stewart

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Boi-1da

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Koffee

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Marco Pavé

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Pamela Dawson

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Taylor Hale

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Om’Mas Keith

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Amanda Reifer

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Da’ T.R.U.T.H.

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Hitkidd

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Ricky Dillard

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Jesse Corparal

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Myles Frost

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Scott Evans

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J. Ivy

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DJ Dahi

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Jeleel

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Nija Charles

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Erick The Architect

Photo: Getty Images Matt Winkelmeyer

Sounwave

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Grandmaster Vic

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BLXST

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Danielle Pinnock

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Yola

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DJ Spinderella

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Jessy Wilson

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