
With powerful speeches, Prince tributes, and a surprise performance by Beyonce, the 2016 BET Awards definitely didn't disappoint -- and neither did the fashions on the red carpet! The evening's most memorable looks ranged from elegant to extreme, but nearly all of them are sure to be a hot topic for weeks to come!
Click through our slideshow to find your favorite outfit of the night (and maybe your not-so-favorite, too).
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Janelle Monae
1Image via @Parisa / Splash NewsJanelle Monae's Prince-inspired jumpsuit from Sass & Bide definitely made a statement! Vertical stripes: Always flattering. (Hidden by her bell-bottoms? Platform shoes from Brian Atwood.)
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Eva Marcille Pigford
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LeToya Luckett
3Image via @Parisa / Splash NewsSinger and original member of Destiny's Child LeToya Luckett went for old-school Hollywood glamour in this striking gown!
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Alicia Keys & Swizz Beats
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LisaRaye McCoy-Misick
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Mayte Garcia
6Image via @Parisa / Splash NewsPrince's ex-wife Mayte Garcia stunned in this floral fishtail gown. Her former flame would have approved!
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Naturi Naughton
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Aja Naomi King
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Claudia Jordan
9Image via @Parisa / Splash NewsReal Housewives of Atlanta alum Claudia Jordan's sweeping sleeves were the star of this modern white dress!
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EJ Johnson with Cookie Johnson and Elisa Johnson
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Melissia Brim and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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Meagan Good
12Image via AdMedia / Splash NewsMeagan Good's emerald Lorena Sarbu gown was an instant classic.
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Yara Shahidi
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Tracee Ellis Ross
14Image via AdMedia / Splash NewsAnother Black-ish star, Tracee Ellis Ross wore a vintage Thierry Mugler snakeskin gown and Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Gabrielle Union
15Image via AdMedia / Splash NewsGabrielle Union proved she's got the gams for a side slit in this patterned Marc Jacobs!
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Tia Mowry-Hardrict
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Karrueche Tran
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Mya
18Image via AdMedia / Splash NewsWas Mya perhaps inspired by Beyonce's Lemonade when she chose her pants/skirt combo gown?
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Fantasia Barrino
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Tisha Campbell-Martin
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Quvenzhane Wallis
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