The Unforgettable Faces of Interscope Records' Unmatched BET Awards Pre-Party
Interscope’s BET Awards kickoff left everyone starstruck.
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The overload of events, parties and pop-ups in the days leading up to the 2017 BET Awards are ubiquitous all over L.A.For those daring enough to take on the challenge of hosting one of these pre-awards events, they’d be lucky to nab even a few celebrities and industry tastemakers on the guest list. But when Interscope Records rolls around with their annual BET Awards pre-party, it’s the attendees who are fortunate to be graced by the star-studded VIP list as they were on Saturday (June 24). Guests were visibly taken by pleasant surprise after dozens of stars landed on Interscope’s red carpet at Roku/Blind Dragon in West Hollywood for the turn up, which was also sponsored by Martell Cognac. From fresh faces like J.I.D of Dreamville and “Magnolia” emcee Playboi Carti all the way to Hollywood’s seasoned names like Terrence J and Bobby Valentino, Interscope Records gave every attendee...
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Tina Knowles-Lawson - Ms. Tina and her hubby were among the first to draw everyone’s eyes once they arrived for a few red carpet flicks right before making their way into the venue. The couple shared VIP seats and smiles all evening.(Photo: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)
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Playboi Carti - Atlanta’s “Magnolia” rap sensation Playboi Carti showed up a number of times on the DJ’s playlist and on the scene. (Photo: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)
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D.R.A.M. - Atlantic Records signee Big Baby D.R.A.M. stopped by to show love. Unfortunately, his puppy sidekick Idnit wasn’t able to make it.(Photo: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)
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A$AP Rocky - A$AP Rocky had one hell of a time during the festivities, beginning at the red carpet with some Pretty Flacko vibes.(Photo: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)
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Bobby Valentino - R&B’s Bobby Valentino posed for a quick photo before making an entrance. As one of the few R&B voices we haven’t heard for a while, attendees were delighted at his arrival as well.(Photo: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)
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Terrence J - Television personality and host Terrence J rolled in solo for the party. As a former 106 & Park host, Terrence is one of BET’s most honorary mainstays and always a special invitee.(Photo: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)
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Cozz - It was only right for Dreamville’s Cozz to pop up for the celebration, too. Not only is the 23-year-old emcee an Interscope affiliate by way of his label home, but he's also an L.A. native.(Photo: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)
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J.I.D. and Dreezy - Another Dreamville flagbearer, and the J. Cole-founded label’s newest fresh face, J.I.D. made sure to slide through as well. Pausing for a photo with another fresh hip-hop star, Dreezy, the Atlanta-bred emcee fit right in with the crowd.(Photo: Rich Polk/Getty Images)
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Kamaiyah, Executive Vice President of Interscope Geffen A&M Records Joie Manda and Tim Glover - A few of Interscope's key players like West Coast gangsta rap femcee Kamaiyah, Executive VP Joie Manda and Tim Glover even came out to play.(Photo: Rich Polk/Getty Images)