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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Image 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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Image via @Parisa / Splash NewsPresenter of the Best International Act award, model and actress Pigford showed off her impressive gams in this super-short number. If anybody can make this work, she can!
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Image 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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Image via AdMedia / Splash NewsWe love how completely comfy Alicia Keys looked in her black jumpsuit -- but what we love the most is how she wore #NoMakeup (something she vowed to do in a recent Lenny Letter).
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Image via @Parisa / Splash NewsActress and fashion designer LisaRaye rocked this plunging neck white onesie -- and we love the purple hair!
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Image 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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Image via @Parisa / Splash NewsActress and singer Naturi Naughton's ruffled black dress showed off her beautifully sculpted shoulders.
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Image via @Parisa / Splash NewsBirth of a Nation star Aja Naomi King was one of the most colorfully-dressed stars on the carpet. The low ponytail was perfect!
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Image 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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Image via @Parisa / Splash NewsMagic Johnson's son EJ Johnson of #RichKids of Beverly Hills turned heads with his silver fringe, which coordinated perfectly with what his mother and sister wore!
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Image via @Parisa / Splash NewsBoxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his girlfriend Melissia Brim made a sparkly and stylish couple!
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Image via AdMedia / Splash NewsMeagan Good's emerald Lorena Sarbu gown was an instant classic.
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Image via AdMedia / Splash NewsSixteen-year-old Yara Shahidi of Black-ish looked all grown up in her glittery striped dress!
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Image 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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Image via AdMedia / Splash NewsGabrielle Union proved she's got the gams for a side slit in this patterned Marc Jacobs!
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Image via AdMedia / Splash NewsAnother star who embraced the minidress this year, Tia Mowry went with designer Roberto Cavalli.
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Image via AdMedia / Splash NewsChris Brown's ex accessorized her black pencil dress with a sophisticated top knot.
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Image via AdMedia / Splash NewsWas Mya perhaps inspired by Beyonce's Lemonade when she chose her pants/skirt combo gown?
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Image via AdMedia / Splash NewsFantasia Barrino's sheer embroidered gown was from Tulah Jem; the jewelry was by La Soula.
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Image via Aaron J. Thornton / Splash NewsTisha Campbell-Martin of Dr. Ken went for a glam goth theme in this sheer-but-not-too-sheer black dress.
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Image via Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty ImagesThe Oscars' youngest Best Actress nominee ever, Quvenzhane Wallis was an absolute pro on the red carpet in a simple teal sheath.
