Photos: Red Carpet Fashion Statements From The 2016 BET Awards

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Girl on fire: The 35-year-old songstress appeared to be makeup free and wore a silk jumpsuit and silver heels and turban hat 

Some of showbiz’s most notable singers, actors and models gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday to celebrate another year in entertainment. The sun was out for the 2016 BET Awards and perfect for parading stylish and barely-there ensembles alike on the red carpet at Microsoft Theater.

Turning heads: Karrueche Tran was one of the first stars to walk the red carpet at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday

Stunner: Before she came out there was a voiceover from classic Martin Luther King, Jr speech I Have A Dream

Paying tribute: Stevie Wonder was just one of the artists who honourd the late, great Prince

Fashion forward: Reality star EJ Johnson was statuesque in a sheer jumpsuit with tasseled snakeskin skirt

Leggy look! Tia Mowry wore a bandage style mini dress with glittering stilettos

Inspired: After the performance, host Anthony Anderson seemed upset that his thunder was stolen regarding the outfit

Nailed it! Community star Yvette Nicole Brown looked fantastic in a colourful skirt with simple black blouse and statement earrings

Stylish gents: Singer Akon rocked a tight blazer with jeans while French Montana channeled his native Morocco

Super glam: Singer Nandi Mngoma stole the spotlight in a black and white gown with dramatic fishtail skirt

Stylish gents: Singer Akon rocked a tight blazer with jeans while French Montana channeled his native MoroccoCouldn't quite decide? Singer Mya stood out in a yellow two-piece which looked like a gown from the back

Honoured: Samuel L. Jackson will receive the lifetime achievement award during the ceremony

Causing a stir: Songstress LeToya Luckett and rapper Remy Ma showed off their ample assets in revealing gowns with leg slits

Coordinated couple: Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz were perfectly in tune

Stealing the show: Jennifer Hudson walked on stage in a hooded white number and continued the tributes

One on the way! DJ Khaled doted over fiancee Nicole Tuck as he rested his hand on her baby bump

Stand-out star: There was no missing Janelle Monae in a sequined suit with stripes going in all directions

Booty-ful: He turned around to reveal the cutouts on the trousers around his bum

Family affair: EJ was accompanied by his mother Cookie and sister Elisa who looked super stylish

Vintage beauty: Nominee Andra Day opted for colourful fifties glamour

Moving and grooving: Then she showed off her dancing talent as she did Kiss to Pop Life

Too cool: Young Thug was dapper in pastel blue and sparkly shoes while his fiancee Jerrika Karlae cut a sexy figure in a black mesh gown

Stars in stripes: Yara Shahidi shimmered in a colourful midi dress with gold heels

sexy senorita: Prince's ex-wife Mayte Garcia stunned in a floral embellished gown with fishtail silhouette 

Keeping it simple: BET star EJ King rocked some tuxedo pants with a white shirt unbuttoned

Suns out, buns out: Taking after her mentor her trousers had the buttocks area cut out

Smooth: Maxwell stood under an umbrella as he did his hit Lake By The Ocean

Paying tribute: The legendary boxer's daughter Laila Ali spoke about her father

Like a glove: Rocsi Diaz stunned in a sheer jumpsuit with glittery embellishments

Sheer daring: Singer Fantasia Barrino flaunted her curves in a flesh tone see-through gown

Batter up: The 45-year-old actress wore a black bodysuit along with a see-through skirt with a shimmering silver detailing on it

Back in black: The 43-year-old actress looked stunning as she sported this racy jumpsuit

Stunning; Yara ShahidI looked pretty in patterns as she presented the Shine A Light Award

Like a glove: Rocsi Diaz stunned in a sheer jumpsuit with glittery embellishments