BET Awards 2009 Fashion: A Tribute To Michael Jackson
It’s not surprising that the producers of the 2009 BET Awards changed the rundown at the last minute to include a tribute to Michael Jackson, who died suddenly last Thursday. Although awards host Jamie Foxx pulled off a very entertaining Jacko performance and dance number, the tribute actually started earlier on the red carpet. The stars came out in droves in various homages to the King of Pop, wearing MJ tees and Jacko’s signature white glove.
BET’s Stephen Hill pays respect to the young Afro Jacko.
Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em and the sketched Jacko.
Raheem DeVaughn with a Jackson 5 album.
Norwood went all out with embellished tee and the diamond-studded sparkly one-hand glove.
Actor F. Gary Gray shows off his Michael Jackson t-shirt and an autograph from the King himself.
Estelle’s one-glove action, a woman’s tribute to Michael Jackson.
Sean John’s tribute for The Gloved One.
Carmelo Anthony wears a Jacko t-shirt to the Red Carpet.
And finally, the ultimate tribute of the night, Jamie Foxx with the Thriller jacket, embellished glove and the crotch-grab, the legendary Michael Jackson move.
A no-show at the BET Awards: liquid leggings
In other fashion news from the show, SoJones noted a conspicuous absence of ”liquid leggings”, which have been done to death over the previous months by too many starlets like singer Keri Hilson. Perhaps a sign that this microtrend is on the way out?
And seemingly as a nod to the times, fewer rappers and celebrities flaunted outrageous jewelry and precious baubles this year, with the exception of T-Pain who seemed very comfortable wearing his diamond and platinum ”Big A* Chain”.
Amongst the very well-dressed at the BET Awards was the ever so beautiful Alicia Keys, who donned a Moroccan-inspired embellished tunic dress in sea green, which she elegantly paired with Christian Louboutin sandals.
One celeb fashion disaster of the evening happened to the girlfriend of one of the most fashion-forward stars at the event. Amber Rose, current squeeze of Kanye West, got faced-off by two-time Grammy Awards nominee, Amerie. Both were wearing the same Alexander McQueen dress. In our opinion, both looked fabulous, so it’s entirely up to you on deciding who really rocked it.
Amber Rose in Steve McQueen and Kanye West
Amerie at the 2009 BET Awards in Steve McQueen
And hot mess of the night…
…Singer Cassie, with half a mohawk and a string macrame dress barely covering her goodies.
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AnonymousGirl19 says:
June 30th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
You ass for calling M.J Jacko, u don't have no respect. Wacko Jacko is a insult to M.J
bperiod says:
June 30th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Where can a brotha cop some of those tees? THAT'S what I NEED to know!?
SANDY says:
June 30th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
<H1>YOU NO WAT JACKOWAKO UR SO CRAKO JACKO ANONYMOUS GIRL19
SO ANYWAYS GO MICHAEL JACKSON UE THE KING OF POP WE WILL ALL MISS U…..BUT MICHAEL GOD WONT RECONIZE U WHEN U GO TO HEAVEN HE MADE YOU BLACK UR GOING UP BLACK YOU SHOULD BE HAPPY ABOUT BEING BLACK BECAUSE UR RIGHT HOW YOU WAS….
Andrew says:
June 30th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
melos fitted is fly!
AnonymousGirl19 says:
June 30th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
To: Sandy
No I wasn't calling Michael Jackson, "Jacko". I was saying whoever wrote this article. They called him "Jacko". "Jacko" and "Wacko Jacko" was a negative nickname was used against Michael Jackson. "Jacko" and "Wacko Jacko" are a negative connonation. I have a lot of respect for M.J. R.I.P Michael Jackson!
jennifer says:
July 1st, 2009 at 1:10 am
DRY! Y DID YOU SAY IT DEN!
Red Carpet Fan says:
July 1st, 2009 at 5:37 pm
I like Carmelo Anthony and Soulja boy T-Shirts honoring MJ.
getitright says:
July 1st, 2009 at 10:16 pm
ITS SAYS SEAN JOHN !!! LMAO THATS SEAN PAUL!!!!!
LEON says:
July 2nd, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Shut up!The weak will always be the first to speak.Your comment shows you have no self respect.Not only for a man that is now deceased but for yourself.I will take it that your an immature teenager and dont know any better.If thats the case your quote is understandable in some sense.I've been a fan of Micheal Jackson since I was a kid.And I always got upset by peoples dumb comments about his skin color and his sexuality.Micheal Jackson was a man and God knows he made a man.God will receive his soul not his skin color.
Dominique_ says:
July 4th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
wow i didnt even recogize Carmelo…and its nice that so many payed tribute i just wish my boy Chris Breezy was pictured up der…
The Kid says:
July 7th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
http://the-kid.spreadshirt.com/us/US/Shop/Article...
Get Carmelo's t-shirt here!!!!
Francesca says:
September 8th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Listen you idiots…STOP CALLING HIM JACKO!!!! That is a total disrespect to him. He hated that crap. Get your act together or don't write anything at all…damn!
edona says:
September 26th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
ok
i mean you look great but more great it looks sean paul from girls i think more great it looks kery hillson and amerie ok sean paul i love you because you are the best come in kosovo and please accpet my add donabeti@hotmail.com i gone bee rilly happy if i speak with you no you,r manager but you just you
mel says:
September 27th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
We miss you MJ… Rest in peace.. You’r music will live on forever..
pinksparkle says:
October 15th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
gone tell em girl
pinksparkle says:
October 15th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
he was a good singer.. rip