Rap-Up.com || Met Costume Institute Gala 2011

Beyoncé and Jay-Z made a grand entrance at the Costume Institute’s “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday (May 2). All eyes were on hip-hop’s royal couple as they posed for photos together, Jay in a black-and-white tux and his wife in an ornate black-and-gold Emilio Pucci fishtail gown.

The fashion and entertainment worlds collided at the star-studded event, which was dedicated to the late designer Alexander McQueen and featured a performance from Florence + the Machine.

Rihanna turned heads in a revealing black Stella McCartney creation with long red braid, Alicia Keys was the belle of the ball in a Givenchy gown, Kanye West sported a tux from Tory Burch’s new menswear line, Ciara strutted in a Prabal Gurung show stopper, Jennifer Hudson was a fairy tale princess in Vera Wang, and Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige were gorgeous in Gucci.

Check below for more photos from the fashion parade including Keri Hilson, Cassie, Pharrell, Solange, Swizz Beatz, Janelle Monáe, Bruno Mars, John Legend, and more.

: Kanye West

: Tory Burch and Kanye West

: Kanye West

: Janelle Monáe

: Christine Teigen and John Legend

: Ciara

: Ciara

: Jennifer Lopez

: Josh Duhamel and Fergie

: Jennifer Hudson

: Janelle Monáe and Bruno Mars

: Alicia Keys

: Rihanna

: Rihanna

: Jay-Z and Beyoncé

: Jay-Z and Beyoncé

: Beyoncé

: Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

: Solange

: Pharrell

: Keri Hilson

: Keri Hilson

: Cassie

: Mary J. Blige

: Fergie

: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

: Madonna

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109 Comments

Yeah
May 2nd, 2011 at 4:43 pm
nice
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Rihannababy Reply:
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:01 pm
@Yeah, what do you think of Rihanna I am a huge Rihanna stan but I am dissapointed that hairstyle doesnt go with the dress
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jazzylovesciara Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 8:17 pm
@Rihannababy, yeah i think had it went like just around her head, maybe it would’ve worked but her dress was BOMB!! Her, Beyonce, and Ciara had the best dresses!!!!
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Yeah
May 2nd, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Janelle Monae <33 SLAYS
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Chris C. Reply:
May 2nd, 2011 at 4:46 pm
@Yeah, lol i was just about to say janelle is slaying with those pants
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RAH RAH
May 2nd, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Kanye cleans up well!!!! *swoons* Love the shoes. Janelle Monae looks good too!
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ANNA
May 2nd, 2011 at 4:45 pm
CANT WAIT FOR CASSIE!!!
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Isa
May 2nd, 2011 at 4:45 pm
Kanye looks cute <3
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Banana
May 2nd, 2011 at 4:59 pm
What is Kanye using to keep his jacket together?
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H•A•M Reply:
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:06 pm
@Banana, It’s a pin. It’s not that the jacket had one of its button’s torn off, it’s just that type of jacket is produced with two holes, and I guess Ye’ just wanted it closed so he pinned it together. Don’t really like the fit altogether (pants are too long, yet well fitted, peak collar shirts aren’t for black tie, no cummerbund, etc…) but who gives a fuck, when you’re rich you do whatever the fuck you want, lol.
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shay Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 1:53 am
@H•A•M,
no it was actually styled like that. the pin is actually designer gold. lol crazy i know!
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Jay
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:00 pm
OKAY CIARA I SEE YOU BABE !!!
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Zoe
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:03 pm
I WANT 2 SEE CASSIE!
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Deontae
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Yeees Ciara!!!
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HOUSTONISHERE
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Go cici GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #TEAMCIARA
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LOL
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:05 pm
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN Ciara looks great!!!!!
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TTB
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Ciara looks great!!
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GiftedSince92
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:08 pm
THE QUEEN struts her stuff on the red carpet. When the rest of the other gorls? *sips tea* She absolutely looks flawless!
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Bey Reply:
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:12 pm
@GiftedSince92, she looks ugly!
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branndye Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 8:38 am
@Bey,who is this queen if it’s beyonce ya she looks amazing!!!!!!!!!♥♥♥♥♥
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Jay
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:13 pm
CIARA IS HOT
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mike
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:15 pm
O-M-G Ciara!!!! she can teach Rih and Bey a couple lessons on how to work the hell out of a gown
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branndye Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 8:39 am
@mike, please clara is just ugly!!!!!!
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jazzylovesciara Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 8:19 pm
@branndye, she is not ugly, ALL 3 looked the best at the whole function!!!
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Jay
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:17 pm
That’s wifey right there! Yessir!
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Jay
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:17 pm
ciara is sitting you hear me !!
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RAH RAH
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Ciara’s boooobs look great!!! Motor boat time!! lol
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futuresupernova Reply:
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:29 pm
@RAH RAH, LOL
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Carmello
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:28 pm
CIARA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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queenbeyonce10
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:29 pm
ciara >>>>>>>>>>>>
she looks amazing!
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Mya
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:53 pm
Beyonce looks AMAZING!>>>>>>>
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branndye Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 8:39 am
@Mya, ya she does!!!!!!
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The truth!
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:55 pm
Ciara shitted on Bey and Rih.
I hear she’s signing a new record deal in the coming weeks.
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CIARA #5 2011
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:56 pm
OMGGGGG CIARA SLAYED!!!!!!!! SHE LOOKS LIKE GLAMOUROUS INDIAN PRINCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RiPromoter
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:56 pm
Rihanna Slaying!
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Queen Beyonce
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Bey, Cici & jlo FIERCE!
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jazzylovesciara
May 2nd, 2011 at 5:59 pm
I loove Ciara, Bey, and RiRi’s dresses but…. I think Ciara should’ve worn her hair up, that lacy stuff on Bey’s boobs looks weird, and I don’t think Rih should’ve worn burgundy lipstick. Besides that, they all look gorgeous!!!
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BRevolution
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:00 pm
rihanna looks nice .Bey slayed her first public appearance for the start of the B revolution. Janelle looks nice. well shit everyone looks nice.
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Rihanna Rocks!!
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Rihanna looks very nice. I think she will be in the best dressed category for sure. Her boobs are real so that is a plus. Don’t need no push up bra. HAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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Sleazy Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 2:49 am
@Rihanna Rocks!!, Rihanna lookd like she was attendng a funeral lol
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RIHLUV
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:04 pm
RIHANNA KILLSSSS..WHICH OF THE BITCHES COULD PULL THAT ENTIRE LOOK OFF? MAYBE BEY BUT WE’LL NEVER KNOW SENSE SHE DOESNT DO SHITTT WITH HER IMAGE!…BYRANNNNNNNNNN LMAO
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Beystanbish
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:06 pm
The Queen shape shitting on dem
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Bey Reply:
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:14 pm
@Beystanbish, she looks ugly as shit
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BC Reply:
May 2nd, 2011 at 7:01 pm
@Bey, DONT BE HATIN JUS CUS EVERYONES TALKIN BOUT HER AND NOT YO FAV,WHO RUNS DIS MOTHA,i respect ur opinion but dont get rude.
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Bey Reply:
May 2nd, 2011 at 7:17 pm
@BC, my fav is my bf and he’s not in these pics
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branndye Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 8:42 am
@Bey, yu are a hater because loook amazing!!!!!!
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Phoenix_Wright
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:12 pm
some of the dressed look ugly, Alicia & Beyonces, they should have the 1s if anything but w.e
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Dever
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Okay CiCi with them titties sitting high Bitch Werk! I looovvee Beyonce but that gown looks like she ripped that thing right off the sale rack in House of Dereon :( and Rihanna…that table cloth and Pippi Longstocking braid giirrll…
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rockwitu
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:23 pm
Ciara looks pretty. I like Rihanna’s dress.
Bey Boring Beyaki always gotta give that pageantry pose mess. Jiggaboogieman needs a haircut and some rest. He is starting to look his age.
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fashion
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Ciara did it to them she looks great i love love love her look jay needs a hair cut lol but I think for the most part everyone looks good n there own way :)
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Kim
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Everyone looks nice I wish Rihanna had done the crly look or wear her hair up that dress is gorgeous on her . I love, love, love AK but I don’t like that dress a bit matronly. I would love to see it without the jacket her face and hair are flawless. JHUD is just lovely she looks wonderful.
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jusa krzy kyeen
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Riri, you look a serious MESS! You need to fire your entire makeup/hair/styling team! A beautiful girl to start with and “they” created that???? Shameful!
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OH Reply:
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:57 pm
@jusa krzy kyeen,
Blah blah blah your mom looks a mess you fool.
Stay mad.
#Next
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Dwaynefighter
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Bey and Rihanna looked awesome!
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BC
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:43 pm
beyonce looks like a queen,she should of wore her crown from her video.
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alen paul
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:48 pm
ciara is winning:) she can’t never go wrong i love her look. she looks so hot and she’s not even over doing it) bey and rih maybe should take some lessons”
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GiftedSince92
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:48 pm
@Bey
You mad? Anyways I love Bey but that dress I’m not feeling it. *sips tea*
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GiftedSince92
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:50 pm
@Bey
You mad sis? Well NOT my problem. Anyways I love Beyonce but I’m not feeling the dress. *sips tea* And Bey stans please don’t come attacking me.
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BC
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:51 pm
beyonce knowles looks like a boss lol,she needs her crown
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BC
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:52 pm
Beyonce shut it down
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Dee
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:56 pm
Rihanna look like she playing dress up 101…..vvery underwhelming…..Bee looks like a bosss! She is on a whole other level….royalty status……#thatisall#
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BC
May 2nd, 2011 at 6:57 pm
beyonce,cant get over it,WHO RUNS THIS MUTHA!
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DaBxDon
May 2nd, 2011 at 7:20 pm
Bey looks so typical and boring. She can never compete wit J-Lo when it comes to beauty and fashion
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LO Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 5:52 am
@DaBxDon, LMAO. There’s no competition, so stop YOU HATER!
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Chaz
May 2nd, 2011 at 7:21 pm
beyonce & jay would make ugly babies.
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trina
May 2nd, 2011 at 7:46 pm
Get it Keri
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Alexandra
May 2nd, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Beyonce looks like royalty, well fitted gown and the accents are simply gorgeous. Keri and Ciara look great. Love Janelle’s suit very original and perfectly executed. Jennifer looks like she’s headed to the prom…too much material. Alecia’s all brown getup ages her 10 years and JLo’s dress is prettier without the shawl made of flowers. And the WTF was ur team thinking award goes to Rihanna, starting with the hair and that braid it’s all just a fail. the dress is ok and it looks like it fits well but that cheap wig and makeup just ruin the whole look…Rhi is usually on point but this was disappointing.
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Rihanna Rocks!!
May 2nd, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Say what you want but at the end of the day Rihanna is the one known as the fashion icon.
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Rihanna Rocks!!
May 2nd, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Say what you want but at the end of the day Rihanna is the one known for being a fashion icon. I thought she looked really polished and classy. Simple yet made a statement. Love the look.
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Bla Reply:
May 7th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
@Rihanna Rocks!!, AGREE
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Diamond Girl
May 2nd, 2011 at 8:54 pm
I agree with Rihanna Rocks!! She is the only one taking a risk in this dress. She’s the only one who could pull it off. ponytail and all. These simple minded kids on here don’t get it. Beyonce’s Dress was nice but if there was no embellishment on the front. that dress would be boring and something we’ve already see here in. c’mon! boring. she needs a new stylist yesterday!!! next!
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Devin
May 2nd, 2011 at 8:57 pm
Jay is dressed well for a change. Bey is amazing as ever!
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Gumaro
May 2nd, 2011 at 9:01 pm
NONE of you people see the image of the beast (the DEVIL) on her dress! Dont be fooled! Look at this shit, 2nd or 3rd time in the last month she been sporting marks of the devil. READ BETWEEN THE LINES PEOPLE!
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ponyo Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 9:37 am
@Gumaro, I saw it..and I do see it…..
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Dave
May 2nd, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Ciara, Jennifer Hudson, & Janelle Monae looked Amazing. Beyonce looked good as usual, not the best though. Solange hunny… I usually love you, but you looked the fool tonight.
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Real Nicki fan since 06
May 2nd, 2011 at 9:37 pm
jay needs to cut that hair off. It makes him and Beyonce look like an old married couple.
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Mrstackhouse
May 2nd, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Beyonce looks amazing! Jlo and ciara looks great as well, everyone else is too safe or tried to hard.
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YUPPITSME
May 2nd, 2011 at 10:08 pm
Ciara looks gorgeous damn
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Lisa
May 2nd, 2011 at 10:41 pm
Everyone looks horrible. Usually Rihanna & CiCi sht, but I’m not feeling their looks and I think the hair should be up when wearing an evening gown to not take away from it. Bey’s dress is ugly and too tight, I’m surprised she could walk.
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Natalia
May 3rd, 2011 at 1:26 am
Beyonce,Ciara and Rihanna The Best! ;)
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jazzylovesciara Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 8:23 pm
@Natalia, for real totally agree!
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kiki.
May 3rd, 2011 at 1:28 am
Jay-z & Beyonce = Black is power and is beautiful.
Ciara love her , and that dress.
Janelle, John Legend and Christine on point.
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er
May 3rd, 2011 at 2:29 am
Beyonce looks perfect!!
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Sleazy
May 3rd, 2011 at 2:54 am
CIARA!! OH MY SHE LOOKS AWESOME GO CICI LAWD BEY LOOKING HOT ! KERI AW TO CUTE! RIRI O.M.W WHAT HAPPEND? LOOKING LIKE WEDNESDAY FROM THE ADAMS FAMILY
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Kills
May 3rd, 2011 at 2:59 am
RIHANNA LOOKING VERY LOOK WHAT THE CAT DRAGGD IN! BEY AND CIARA LOOKS FLAWLESS!
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Ciara stan
May 3rd, 2011 at 3:02 am
Ciara looks like beautifull a warrior princess ! bey lookng like she run the world. keri looks like a flower girl. and rihanna does look wednesday on the adams family
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Dre make a westcoast hiphop album
May 3rd, 2011 at 3:08 am
dat womans kanyes date??? shes ugly n old. john legend was best dressed n had tha hottest girl
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COMEGETIT
May 3rd, 2011 at 3:47 am
CIARA LOOK SO HOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT……I LOVER HER SHE DEF IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL!!!
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CagedBird
May 3rd, 2011 at 3:57 am
1. Ciara
2. Janelle Monae
3. Alicia Keys
They were my favs of the night
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Pepe
May 3rd, 2011 at 4:06 am
Cassie was the BEST looking and yall know it! Simple and hot. SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
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Harvey
May 3rd, 2011 at 4:09 am
Cassie is so gorgous, but she has gotten really thick these days:)
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xIndonimious
May 3rd, 2011 at 4:58 am
Beyoncé, Ciara, Kanye West <3
I don't know Janelle Monae that much,
but she is so stylish,
& Riri I'm not feelin' ya hair..
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Diego
May 3rd, 2011 at 5:20 am
Mary J best of the night hands down
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philly11
May 3rd, 2011 at 5:25 am
J.LO!!
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YaYa
May 3rd, 2011 at 6:32 am
CLEARLY Ciara is #WINNING hands down.. Ci look’s the best from head to toe. Flawless!!!!! Bey looks ok. Rhi looks… Well She Just All Wrong. Hate her hair. Keri dress is ugly. But her face is cute.. Cassie idk whut the hell she got on. Me dont like. Fergie looks cute. Jlo dress is just Ugh! But anyways thoughs are mii thoughts. But Where Is Lala I Know She Went ?!? Oh Yeah Ci #WINNING :)
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sabrina
May 3rd, 2011 at 6:33 am
Beyonce looks a mess
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dj
May 3rd, 2011 at 7:29 am
I’ll take Alicia Keys who has the whole package over talentless Rihanna and Ciara (who does look FINE) and overexposed Beyonce.. Looking sexy as hell Alicia
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the cool
May 3rd, 2011 at 2:40 pm
Ciara killed yet again
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me
May 3rd, 2011 at 4:20 pm
i dont like beyonces dress somehow.
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STFU
May 3rd, 2011 at 4:32 pm
jay get a fugging haircut. you’re out in public
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Hana
May 4th, 2011 at 3:45 am
Kanye looks classy !!!!!
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NikkiIsChillin
May 4th, 2011 at 7:11 am
Ciara looked great. But there is no excuse for Bey wearing that crazy dress. She and King Hov are falling from all kinds of grace.
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Lisa
May 4th, 2011 at 7:30 am
Did you all peep Bey having to be helped up the stairs? Her dress was so tight she could barely move. She looked like a stuffed turkey.
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kandygrl Reply:
May 5th, 2011 at 6:56 am
@Lisa, lmao @ the stuff turkey comment
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mofan95
May 4th, 2011 at 9:13 am
Dear Beyonce,
I think you have forgtten that you have a single out now! Please get up and promote it pretty please. I have done my part and have requested to my radio stations one of which have not added the song yet. But yeah get to work! Please and thankyou!
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QueenofHipHopSoul
May 4th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Lovin Mary J
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Husky
May 4th, 2011 at 2:25 pm
….TEAM BEYONCE ………,
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kandygrl
May 5th, 2011 at 6:52 am
solange is a hot mess.cassie is lukin like a misplaced rockstar.jlo’s gown is all messed up and rihanna is jus her old messy self.B’s gown is hot if only it wasnt sown too tight so she had to be helped up the stairs.And wait aminute…..is that B’s titties i see or a frilly lace?Tuck the dam tin in.Maryj is lookin like a frumpy granma.Jen Hudson is lukin slimmer.Mis keys is lovely so are swiss beatz and kanye.sum1 pls giv Jay sum money for a descent hair cut!!!!!!!!!!
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Bla
May 7th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
I dont usually coment this silly posts but this time i just cant shut up! You guys are blind! Riri and B looked amazing or beter say they are simple amazing always and nobody else is even worth of comenting! The end!
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