Lizzo hit the 2026 BET Awards red carpet on Sunday night and made sure nobody was looking anywhere else.
The 38-year-old singer arrived at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, draped in a floor-length, chocolate-brown gown with sparkle throughout and a sheer finish that left little to the imagination.
With her blonde curls spilling over her shoulders and flawless makeup, she went completely braless beneath the barely-there fabric. Ahead, see the look that everyone is still talking about.
Lizzo Commands The Red Carpet In Sheer Chocolate Brown
The “Truth Hurts” singer commanded attention in a shimmering gown that hugged her curves through the bodice, before flowing into a softly pleated skirt. The semi-sheer fabric shimmered beneath the lights, while ruched detailing through the waist accentuated her silhouette.
Beneath the gown, Lizzo wore skin-toned pasties that kept the “b**bs nice and perky,” as one fan remarked in the comments. She also sported matching high-waisted briefs that blended with her rich skin, creating a naked illusion.
She kept accessories minimal, leaning on bold rings and glowing skin to round out the moment, while her waist-length, honey-toned beach waves carried the rest of the look.
Complete with pointed-toe black heels, the final result was a stunning ensemble that soon became one of the most talked-about red carpet arrivals of the night.
The Internet Reacts
Surprisingly, the online reaction skewed overwhelmingly positive. After months of criticism over everything from her appearance to her music, Lizzo was met with an outpouring of compliments after sharing photos of her BET Awards look on social media.
One supporter declared, “Lizzo, I’ll always be your biggest fan. No matter what happens to you, I’ll always stand right behind you. Keep going!”
Another person admitted they couldn’t get their “jaw off the floor.” A few users claimed she looked like Beyoncé, likely because of the blonde curls.
Lizzo Performs At Culture’s Biggest Night
The red-carpet moment was only a warm-up. Later in the evening, Lizzo joined an all-star lineup to pay tribute to Lauryn Hill, who took home the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at the ceremony.
Performing Hill’s classic “Doo Wop (That Thing),” Lizzo wore a black-and-white zebra-print mini dress with a coordinating coat, recreating one of the outfits Hill famously wore in the song’s original music video.
The tribute sparked mixed reactions online. While some users claimed she couldn’t sing, others thought she did a great job. Even one skeptical viewer admitted, “She sure can sing for someone who flopped.”
Looking Back At Her 2025 BET Awards Style
Lizzo also made headlines at last year’s BET Awards, despite reportedly skipping the red carpet. Inside the venue, she stunned in a black long-sleeved mini dress with a plunging neckline.
She layered a black underbust leather corset that cinched her waist, flaunting her slimmed-down figure at the time. Lizzo posed for photos with stars like SZA, and the outfit received plenty of buzz for how it highlighted her body journey.
Serving Confidence All The Way
Lizzo’s 2026 BET appearance comes as she continues promoting her latest album “B-tch,” released earlier this month. The album rollout has had its bumps, including extremely low first-week sales and streaming numbers, prompting online users to call it a flop.
The singer, however, is not letting that dim her shine. She’s taking the criticism in stride, and even poking fun at the online discourse in a series of humorous TikTok videos.