Grammys 2022: Red Carpet Looks

Black celebrities and musicians like Megan Thee Stallion, Silk Sonic, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, Tiffany and Haddish, Questlove are slaying it up at the Grammys.

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The 64th Annual Grammys are upon us! The most popular Black celebrities in the entertainment industry are showing up to this year’s award show in their best looks, but they can’t all be hits. Everyone from up-and-coming pop artist Doja Cat to established musician and director Questlove has strolled down the Red carpet. Some are slaying, but others are struggling. Here are some of the looks!

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SZA

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Saweetie

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Trevor Noah

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Chloe Bailey

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Megan Thee Stallion

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Lil Nas X

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Doja Cat

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Questlove

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Laverne Cox

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Mickey Guyton

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Jon Batiste

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Sean Paul

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Tiffany Haddish

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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen

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H.E.R.

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Shaggy

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Billy Porter

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Lenny Kravitz

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Cynthia Erivo

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Tinashe

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Ty Dolla $ign

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Giveon

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Leon Bridges

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Lucky Daye

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Fivio Foreign

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Jimmie Allen

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Grandmaster Flash

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YOLA

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Arlo Parks

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Bella Harris

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Tiara Thomas

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Lamiya Good and Eric Bellinger

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Spice

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Jakelyn Carr

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D Nice

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Tayla Parx

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