2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards: The Best Jewelry Looks

Hip-hop’s biggest night delivers even bigger diamonds.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 01: BIA attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/WireImage)

There were a whole lotta diamonds on the red carpet for the 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards, BET’s annual awards show honoring both the latest and greatest talents in hip-hop music. This year’s event, held in Atlanta at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, did not disappoint when it came to iced-out diamond jewelry looks. From the night’s “I Am Hip Hop” honoree Nelly to rap’s hottest “It” girls Bia and Latto, these were the diamond jewelry looks that rocked the red carpet.

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Tyler, the Creator

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Tyler, the Creator attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. (Photo by Derek White/WireImage)

Tyler, the Creator left his signature diamond pendants at home and opted for a simple pair of diamond stud earrings for his red carpet look.

Latto

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Recording Artist Latto arrives to the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

“Big Energy” bad girl Latto kept her BET Hip-Hop Awards look low-key and sexy with two diamond chains and diamond stud earrings.

Nelly

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Recording Artist Nelly arrives to the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Nelly was honored with the “I Am Hip Hop Award”. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Nelly was one of the night’s top honorees and performers, but before he took the stage to perform hits like “Hot in Here” and “Country Grammar,” he repped his Derrty Entertainment record label with an iced-out diamond pendant that he paired with a diamond chain necklace and diamond stud earrings.

Paul Wall

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Paul Wall attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/2021 BET Hip Hop Awards/Getty Images for BET)

You can be certain that Houston rap legend Paul Wall is going to flash his diamond grill and diamond pendants and chain anytime he makes an appearance.

Bia

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BIA attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/WireImage)

Bia puts on her jewelry just to go to the bodega…and the 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards! The “Whole Lotta Money” rapper made sure everyone remembered her name with a massive diamond nameplate and diamond chain necklaces.

Young Thug

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Young Thug attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/WireImage)

Young Thug paired his colorful cardigan and embellished jeans with diamond stud earrings and a diamond cross pendant on a diamond tennis necklace.

Fat Joe

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Recording Artist Fat Joe arrives to the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Fat Joe proved you can’t go wrong with baby blue and bling. Even when covered by his windbreaker, it’s hard to miss those layers of diamond necklace and pendants. We also spotted his iced out watch and ring.

DJ Envy

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DJ Envy attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/WireImage)

The Breakfast Club host DJ Envy consistently mixes his tailored blazers with his bling and he pulls the look off well every single time. Here, he layered his Carchella pendant and diamond chains with a shimmery suit jacket.

Nick Cannon

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Nick Cannon attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/FilmMagic)

Bathrobe…and bling? Nick Cannon showed up as his alter ego Murda Count in a fluffy bathrobe, a red dreadlock wig, and an inverted diamond cross necklace.

Papoose

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Papoose attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. (Photo by Derek White/WireImage)

The orange bucket hat and simple white t-shirt made Papoose’s yellow gold diamond chains and hamsa pendant stand out in the best way.