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title: "The 2022 BET Awards in images: Daring looks on the red carpet"
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# The 2022 BET Awards in images: Daring looks on the red carpet

> A night celebrating black excellence in the arts and sport in Los Angeles.

By Maverick Life Editors · Published 1 July 2022, 12:30 SAST · Updated 1 July 2022, 00:51 SAST

## Content

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Muni Long performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/hJV31lL_CtsiVC4Y4SvJ34VBuoY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2GettyImages-1405322105.jpeg)

*Muni Long performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Muni Long performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/OT-rIaLbzdmzDnDXOnri-oNyUnc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/3GettyImages-1405323860.jpeg)

*Muni Long performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Lizzo attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/hMObKXDcxBVUzEpKmqAHLEP4W4Q=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/4GettyImages-1405290036.jpeg)

*Lizzo attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Janelle Monáe attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ay2QpGojE8hiu5_4hjbHPgHbZg4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/5GettyImages-1405311963.jpeg)

*Janelle Monáe attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Summer Walker attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/O_aQ8aljIt1Gfyb-3VRJ1sknBL4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/6GettyImages-1405329333.jpeg)

*Summer Walker attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: (L-R) Tracey Edmonds and Big Freedia attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/dqYdYN0MvfNTl_3RKnyAdzHIBDc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/7GettyImages-1405341095.jpeg)

*(L-R) Tracey Edmonds and Big Freedia attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Big Freedia attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ZOT4y_Rrc0E5v56oeto61QDS8Lo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/8GettyImages-1405328762.jpeg)

*Big Freedia attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Lizzo attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/YnBAPTeK_rFOZc4E3o7UfP5kEL8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/9GettyImages-1405292163.jpeg)

*Lizzo attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Doechii attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/KTMN5qyYEJVU4lvB0Fm2q-wZEtY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/10GettyImages-1405323902.jpeg)

*Doechii attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: (L-R) Dess Dior, Jayda Cheaves, Ari Fletcher and Lakeyah attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/gBBkfdeN2_EIDNeNPtwpLmzgm3k=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/11GettyImages-1405341211.jpeg)

*(L-R) Dess Dior, Jayda Cheaves, Ari Fletcher and Lakeyah attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Billy Porter attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/35xdVshp2MoaWjsPhc25mO72CAc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/12GettyImages-1405294395.jpeg)

*Billy Porter attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Billy Porter attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/yk-4BSLYx7xyl3wLED22y6pwjR8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/13GettyImages-1405295190.jpeg)

*Billy Porter attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Saucy Santana attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/OksLendKJAn6R9dMmpWQVq_Y870=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/14GettyImages-1405339968.jpeg)

*Saucy Santana attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: DreamDoll attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/RSiCz7y1lyO9FtYCOKZ96SHzLSo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/15GettyImages-1405324470.jpeg)

*DreamDoll attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Thomas Mackie attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/XJj1pHmRv9dwWaV0zgkOBCti728=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/16GettyImages-1405338065.jpeg)

*Thomas Mackie attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: William Packer attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/rfkMCdmkfDRKfSUA7_4VBdUCjak=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/17GettyImages-1405330455.jpeg)

*William Packer attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Ari Fletcher attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/mdYqlUoMt94Nv52GQ1Qee0HRVqk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/18GettyImages-1405340019.jpeg)

*Ari Fletcher attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Lizzo performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/kWazLX-QkjCPhxQ1Zg0RobEECqo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/19GettyImages-1405313882.jpeg)

*Lizzo performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Lizzo performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/FT2Marnz57-tqsBKE1ptTyYeCxA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20GettyImages-1405320400.jpeg)

*Lizzo performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Bruno Mars attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/v4hcJ5THOdEwh4i51tbh3eGTCAw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/21GettyImages-1405337005.jpeg)

*Bruno Mars attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Kanye West speaks onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ch-zBMJl79ouwNiH8Vp_k-Hu63w=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/22GettyImages-1405333038.jpeg)

*Kanye West speaks onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Kanye West onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/9FjvUDFJh-pHkULX9PzAGujaN90=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/23GettyImages-1405332126.jpeg)

*Kanye West onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Lil' Kim performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Hpa9Ot1F6JwVsPTaOGoEVKiWssU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/24GettyImages-1405333323.jpeg)

*Lil' Kim performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Chlöe performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/kXW4QK_4SVgHFipwuhxRI9ZCZyo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/25GettyImages-1405342807.jpeg)

*Chlöe performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)*

![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Doechii (C) performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/fBrIP5bf-1-x4YE3RgU1eij7adE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/26GettyImages-1405319342.jpeg)

*Doechii (C) performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET) DM/ ML*