There’s something about the BET Awards that always feels like a homecoming for Black fashion, and this year was no exception. While the ladies brought the drama in every possible hemline, the men? They stepped out like they had something to prove, and baby, they did not miss. Tailoring was tailored, jewelry was intentional, vibes were premium. From bold tuxedos to breezy statements, these were the men who didn’t just walk the carpet—they owned it.
BET Awards 2024 Men
At the BET Awards 2024, the blue carpet swelled with swagger, statement tailoring, and style risks rewarded in real time. These were the seven men whose looks were equal parts fearless and iconic—men who didn’t just attend the BET Awards, they owned them.
You know when an outfit isn’t just styled, it’s sculpted? That was Colman Domingo in his midnight navy leather two-piece from Ferrari’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection. He gave us shirtless sophistication with an edge, pairing the structured ensemble with dark sunnies and a chest layered in De Beers diamonds. The look said, “I’m booked, I’m busy, and I’m that man.” It was modern masculinity dipped in elegance, sprayed with just the right dose of rebellion. Nobody came close.
Usher walked into the BET Awards like a man whose entire aura is Grammy-certified and Lifetime Achievement-validated. He wore a cream-white blazer over a light-wash pair of jeans, finished with black boots and a golden Piaget watch that whispered legacy and old money. He looked like wealth, like R&B royalty, like someone who’s had a thousand standing ovations and still walked out like it’s his first time collecting flowers. He’s seen it all and still chose this minimal, crisp silhouette because that’s what legends do.
Gunna came dressed like a man who just left a very exclusive deal signing in Cannes and dropped by BET Awards to accept compliments. He wore a tailored sleeveless white vest, matching wide-leg pants, and Gucci shades that practically asked, “Do you even know who I am?” It was rich, breezy, fashion-forward, and draped in confidence. The silhouette, the palette, the accessories—every detail felt like it was handpicked by a man who isn’t afraid of his own softness.
Jay Ellis was the man who quietly reminded us that style doesn’t need to scream. He pulled up to the BET Awards in a deep navy Todd Snyder blazer over a classic white shirt, pairing it with fitted Levi’s jeans and grounding it all with black leather boots. The David Yurman jewelry? Intentional. The overall vibe? Effortless. He looked like a man who could switch from producer meetings to front row at Fashion Week without changing outfits. That’s range.
Donald Glover said unbothered, unpressed, and uniquely himself. He wore a cream short-sleeved crochet knit shirt—unbuttoned just enough to show off a gold chain—paired with relaxed matching trousers and brown sandals. He looked like a poet who just wrapped a sold-out tour and decided to bless us with a red carpet appearance for the culture. Every part of his look whispered, not shouted, and somehow still managed to command the room.
Akon went for timeless, with a twist. He wore a crisp white tuxedo with just a hint of red—clean, classic, and perfectly fitted. The red accent? Strategic. The tailoring? Flawless. He looked like the kind of man who’s been wearing suits since before the BET Awards had a carpet, and he still finds a way to modernize the moment. No fuss, no extra, just presence.
Miguel A. Núñez Jr. was the man who said, “If I’m wearing red, I’m wearing red,” and made it work in all the right ways. His red tuxedo jacket, worn over a black shirt and tailored black trousers, was powerful, polished, and bold without being flashy. He didn’t let the color wear him; he wore it like it was custom-made for that exact carpet. It was giving old-Hollywood drama with new-school energy, and it worked.
Cory Hardrict came through looking like a man dipped in divine light. An all-white tuxedo with sharp lapels and zero distractions. It was so crisp you could hear it. There’s something about a man who can wear white head to toe and still look effortlessly masculine and grounded. He looked like the groom at a wedding where the bride is Beyoncé and the guest list is nothing but icons. His presence felt deliberate and quietly confident.
Tank and Terrence J showed up like best-dressed brothers in arms. Their looks weren’t identical but felt complementary—Tank leaned into black-on-black textures with a structured silhouette while Terrence J balanced it out in slate grey with a silk shirt that subtly shimmered under the lights. It was the kind of coordination that feels grown, sexy, and well-executed without trying too hard. You could tell they knew they looked good before even stepping out of the car.
And then there was Shaboozey, the genre-bending artist who brought cowboy couture to the BET Awards like he invented it. He wore a tan tuxedo with subtle Western flourishes, styled with turquoise and silver accessories that gave a nod to his Southern roots. His look was intentional storytelling—Southern heritage meets high fashion. With his wide-brimmed hat and calm composure, he looked like he’d just galloped in from the frontier of cool and made a quick stop to collect fashion nods.
This year’s BET Awards reminded us that men’s fashion is no longer playing second fiddle. These ten men weren’t just well-dressed—they were self-aware, culturally connected, and fashion-forward in ways that celebrated who they are and where they come from. The silhouettes were sharp, the details were divine, and the energy was unmistakable. From structured tailoring to breezy elegance, the men walked the carpet like they had stories to tell—and every look was a chapter. The girls were gagged, the stylists were proud, and the group chats? Absolutely shaking.
