The most influential musicians gathered together in Los Angeles for the
2012 BET Awards showing off their individual swag. Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and Kanye West scored big in both fashion and music categories. Check out our picks
for the best dressed stars from the show.
1. Willow and Jaden Smith Stylish Look
Young and stylish siblings Willow and Jaden Smith were perhaps the best dressed of the evening. Jaden rocked a black and white hoodie with zebra striped harem pants and stingray skin shoes, while Willow paired an oversize black and gold dress with a pair of leggings and fierce combat boots.
2. Beyonce's fashion look
Too cool for the red carpet, Beyonce arrived to the show with
husband Jay-Z and friend Kanye West in a lush yellow silk gown. The sexy and sophisticated number took form in a
one-sleeve, high-slit yellow gown accessorized with a dazzling mirrored
belt.
3. Swizz Beatz fashion style
Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys' main squeeze, looked couture chic in eye-catching, bird-of-paradise, white-printed Givenchy pants and matching white top with zipper shoulder detailing.
4. Monica's cool style
Monica, who performed "I Love the Lord" in honor of Whitney
Houston, arrived to the red carpet in a glittering purple tailored suit
with sequined trousers.
5. Elle Varner's bold style
Jazzy vocal diva Elle Varner made a bold entrance on the red carpet in a dress plastered with gaudy paisley print. Although we do give her credit for blending "new-old school" R&B with a modern flare, the gown was color-drenched and a bit distracting from the singer's natural beauty.