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Tracee Ellis Ross - The actress and daughter of legendary singer Diana Ross is forever stylish during the 4th Annual BET Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on June 29, 2004.(Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Taraji P. Henson - Exuding the look of summertime, the Baby Boy actress is pretty in pink.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Young Buck, Lloyd Banks and Olivia  - The G-Unit gang and Best Group nominees arrive before their big performance night, where tracks like "P.I.M.P." and "21 Questions" will get the audience on their feet.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Rick James - The "Mary Jane" singer and songwriter readies for a big night for his peformance of "Fire & Desire" with Teena Marie.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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?uestlove - The man behind The Roots' music poses for the cameras before gearing up for his peformance of "99 Problems" with Jay-Z. (Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Pitbull - The Miami rapper and party starter wears a scene from one of his favorite flicks.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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N.E.R.D. and Pusha T  - Pharrell Williams, one-half of the rap duo Clipse and Chad Hugo share a moment on the red carpet.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth - The reality TV star popular from The Apprentice shows off rock-hard abs in a disco-inspired two-piece.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Meagan Good - The beautiful "You Got Served" actress rocks a bad-girl look with a feminine edge on the red carpet.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Mase - The "Welcome Back" rapper returns after a five-year hiatus. (Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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LL Cool J - Wearing his signature hats, the iconic rapper "Rocks the Bells" during a performance later in the show. (Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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John Legend - The piano playing R&B singer arrives suited up.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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India.Arie - The folksy soul singer performs "Georgia" later in the evening during a Ray Charles tribute.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Gabrielle Union - The two-time Best Actress nominee keeps it simple yet sexy on the red carpet.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Free - With fiery curls and a sexy yet breezy dress, the 106 & Park host is red hot on the red carpet.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Debra Lee - BET's President and COO knows how to beat the heat in a flirty and light-weight dress.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Chingy - The St. Louis rapper shows his hometown loyalties by wearing the colors of the Cardinals.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Carmelo Anthony - The baller uses his jersey to show his musical love for the singer who is honored during the awards later that evening.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Brandy - Gold makes the singer glow as she channels a Grecian goddess for the red carpet.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé - Fabulously fitted in a sexy silver sheath, the singer flaunts her curves in a classic old Hollywood way.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Vivica A. Fox - Dripping in ice, the actress strikes a strong stance in a safari inspired form-flattering dress. (Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Usher - The hot R&B singer stands cool behind a pair of smoking shades.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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The Game - West Coast's die hard rapper shows off his hip hop allegiance with an iced out medallion.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Kanye West - The Roc is in the building in the form of the Chicago rapper who is dapper in stand-out shades.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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The Nappy Roots - The Southern hip hop group from Kentucky showcases their individual styles and personalities.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson - Looking lovely in light tones, the couple is perfectly suited for the West Coast's warm weather.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Flavor Flav - Never seen without the time hanging around his neck, the Public Enemy frontman makes sure he has his clock close.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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David Banner - The Southern rapper-producer buttons up in a super cool suit.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Big Boi - The Outkast member gives some military style to balance his free spirit.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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3LW - The trio steps out in complementary white-hued outfits that showcase each of their individual styles.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Sugar Hill Gang - The pioneering rap group reunites for an old-school pose on the red carpet.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Slick Rick - The legendary rapper proves ice has many uses with a blinged out eye-patch.(Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Fantasia - She has big lungs and knows how to make an entrance in a showgirl's shimmery mini.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com/Getty Images)