The 2025 BET Awards are almost here, and now it’s the perfect time to look back on the most memorable sneakers to hit the red carpet. While other award shows require suits and ties, the stars take a bolder and more casual approach at the BET awards by popping on a pair of their favorite sneakers.
That often means pairing their colorful ensembles with a pair of the latest sneaker drops, some retro collectible pairs and even some custom, never-before-seen designs.
Take a look at some of the most memorable and best sneaker moments at the BET Awards over the years.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: John Salangsang/Variety Fat Joe wore the Nike Air Yeezy 2 Pure Platinum to the 2017 BET Awards.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: John Salangsang/Variety DJ Khaled attended the 2017 BET Awards wearing Air Jordan 3 Retro GS ‘True Blue.’
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: John Salangsang/Variety Rae Sremmurd arrived at the 2017 BET Awards with both wearing in casual looks. Swae Lee wore white Bally Hernando sneakers and Slim Jxmmy wore a pair of Saint Laurent’s signature court classic high top sneaker in ‘Clay Suede.’
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: John Salangsang/Variety Bobby Brown attended the 2017 BET Awards with his family. The singer wore a pair of Nike Air Jordan 5 Retro GS ‘Fire Red.’
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Jadakiss at the BET Awards 2023 held at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles. The rapper wore the LV Trainer sneaker in blue featuring Monogram denim and Monogram-embossed grained calf leather. The shoes were designed by Virgil Abloh.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Moneybagg Yo wore Rick Owens’ Hollywood sneakers to the BET Awards 2023 held at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Ray J wore a Versace ensemble, including a pair of Versace All-Over Logo Odissea sneakers in brown to the BET Awards 2023 held at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Fat Joe wore a pair of Air Jordan 3 Retro ‘Solefly’ the BET Awards 2023 held at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Stewart Cook/Variety Fat Joe was the envy of all sneakerheads when he arrived at the 2016 BET Awards wearing the “Trophy” Air Jordan 8 Retros, which hadn’t been released yet. He wore a custom Terror Squad PE version of the sneaker, which featured a “TS” patch on the tongue and custom lace deubrés modeled after his face.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Master P rolled up to the BET Awards 2023 held at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles wearing a pair of black Moneyatti Victory I004 sneakers from his shoe line.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Chief Keef wore the Nike Dunk Low Industrial Blue Sashiko sneakers to the BET Awards 2023 held at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Christopher Reid went for a pair of classic Adidas Superstars in white and black for the BET Awards 2023 held at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Chance the Rapper wore Prada’s Cloudbust Thunder chunky sneakers in a powder blue to the 2022 BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Lil Uzi Vert at the 2022 BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles. He wore the Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 Low by Virgil Abloh in white and red.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner French Montana wore the Christian Dior B23 3D Raised Oblique Transparent Trainer high top sneaker to the 2022 BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Daniel Kaluuya kept it simple with a pair of fail-proof Air Force 1’s in all white at the 2022 BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Tank wore a pair of Prada’s Downtown nappa leather sneakers in cream and white to the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Terrence J wore a pair of all white sneakers with a slight platform to the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Akon went for a unique choice when he wore the Magnlens Moon Brandos to the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Too Short at the the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles. He wore a pair of Gucci’s Ace sneakers in black.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Marini the Don and Polow da Don at the the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles. He wore a pair of Christian Louboutin’s Astroloubi spiked leather and mesh sneakers in blue.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Mustard at the the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles. The music producer wore shoes from the Satoshi Nakamoto × Vans collaboration.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner T.I. at the the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles. He wore a pair of the Tom Ford
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Lil Baby attends the 21st BET Awards at L.A. Live on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles. He wore a pair of Nike Air Force 1 Low Off-White University sneakers in the gold and metallic silver colorway.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Fat Joe and DJ Khaled attend the 21st BET Awards at L.A. Live on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles. Khaled wore the Union LA x Air Jordan 4 Retro SP “Desert Moss,” while the rapper wore a pair of white Nike Air Force 1.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Maury Phillips Soulja Boy arrived at the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles wearing a pair of leopard print Christian Louboutin high top sneakers.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Getty Images for BET Kendrick Lamar paid tribute to Los Angeles with a pair of all white Nike Cortez sneakers at the 2013 BET Awards, which took place on June 30, 2013 in L.A.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Getty Images for BET Fabolous posed for photos with Kelly Rowland at the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles. The rapper wore a pair of Balenciaga Monochrome Nubuck High in a bright red ‘Rouge’ colorway.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: WireImage Lil Uzi Vert attended the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California wearing a pair of Off-White Air Jordan 1’s.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Getty Images for BET Meek Mill attends the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019 in Los Angeles. He wore a pair of Balenciaga Track sneakers in black and gray.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Getty Images for BET Tyga attends the 2019 BET Awards on June 23, 2019 in Los Angeles. He wore a pair of all white Nike Dunks.
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Sneakers at the BET Awards
Image Credit: Getty Images Lena Waithe at the 2017 BET Awards at Microsoft Square on June 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. She went for the Yeezy 350 boost in all black.