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Silk Sonic is officially an award-winning group!

The guys, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, picked up the group’s first ever award at the 2021 BET Awards on Sunday night (June 27) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

black-ish star Marsai Martin took to the stage to present Silk Sonic with the award for Best Group.

Silk Sonic is also nominated for Video of the Year and the Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award, for their debut track “Leave the Door Open.”

Later on during the show, the guys returned to the stage for a performance of their single.

After hearing the crowd cheer for their performance, Bruno and Anderson decided to play an unreleased song off of their upcoming album.

“Do you all want to hear a new song off the album?” Anderson asked, before he and Bruno started playing the new song. “We are going to bring it back! We are going to do this again and again and again.”

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Lil Nas X is pulling a costume change on the 2021 BET Awards red carpet!

The 22-year-old “Old Town Road” rapper first walked the red carpet in a pink and blue dress, before changing into a floral-print suit for his second trip down the carpet on Sunday (June 27) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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While not nominated at the show tonight, Lil Nas X will be performing his hit song, “Call Me By Your Name (Montero)” during the show.

Other stars in attendance included DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Jack Harlow, Roddy Ricch, DaBaby, Migos, and Lil Uzi Vert with girlfriend JT.

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FYI: Lil Nas X‘s suit is by Richard Quinn. Migos is wearing outfits by Bottega Veneta. Roddy is wearing Bottega Veneta.

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Bow down to Queen Latifah!

The 51-year-old entertainer struck some fierce poses on the red carpet while arriving at the 2021 BET Awards on Sunday (June 27) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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For her arrival, Queen Latifah rocked a black cape over a white blouse paired with a black and white skirt.

During tonight’s awards ceremony, Queen Latifah is being honored with the Lifetime Achievement award.

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If you don’t already know, find out what Queen Latifah‘s real name is!

FYI: Queen Latifah is wearing an outfit by Thom Browne.

Cardi B just made a HUGE announcement at the 2021 BET Awards – she’s pregnant!

The 28-year-old rapper showed off her pregnant belly while taking the stage with husband Offset and his group Migos for a performance at the awards show held on Sunday evening (June 27) at the Microsoft Theater.

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H.E.R. is celebrating her 24th birthday!

The “Come Through” singer rocked a chic black look for her special day as she arrived for the 2021 BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday (June 27).

She was joined on the red carpet by singer Chloe Bailey and actress Marsai Martin.

H.E.R. is up for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award for “Hold Us Together”.

Marsai is also up for the YoungStars award at the show.

FYI: H.E.R. wore a Giorgio Armani ensemble with Stuart Weitzman shoes to the show. Chloe chose a Valentino look for her red carpet arrival.

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Ciara is rocking the red carpet!

The 35-year-old entertainer struck some fierce poses on the red carpet as she arrived at the 2021 BET Awards on Sunday (June 27) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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For her arrival, Ciara flaunted her hot bod in a silver, crystal-covered bodysuit and matching boots while sporting new, blonde hair.

Other entertainers also in attendedance included Lil Kim and Ashanti.

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FYI: Ciara is wearing an Alexandre Vauthier bodysuit. Ashanti is wearing a Julien Macdonald dress.

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Andra Day and Taraji P. Henson looked amazing on the red carpet tonight!

The two stars arrived in major style for the 2021 BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday (June 27).

Taraji, who will host the show, and Andra walked the red carpet next to presenter Ryan Michelle Bathe and Issa Rae.

On top of being nominated for Best Actress, Andra will also be performing during the show. Issa is also nominated in the same category.

See the full nomination list here on JustJared.com!

FYI: Taraji is wearing a Versace dress. Ryan wore a black Rick Owens dress. Issa wore Stuart Weitzman heels and Bulgari jewels.

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