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Worst Black Fashion Trainwrecks of 2024

Doja Cat, The Rock and E-40 are among the stars who served up head-scratching looks at major events this year.

When it comes to awards shows, the only thing better than the ceremony is the red carpet. Okay, if we’re truly being honest, you can keep the awards — we really just want to see what people are wearing.

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Although our favorite stars usually show up and show out at these events, there’s always an occasional misstep – and 2024 was no exception. Before we close the books on 2024, we had to look back at some of the biggest fashion moments to see who just didn’t get it right.

These are some of the worst fashion moments we’ve seen this year.

Doja Cat – Met Gala

Photo: Getty Images Kristina Bumphrey/WWD

Doja Cat always makes a statement with her fashion. But what was she trying to say when she was spotted wearing a towel outside of a New York City hotel before the 2024 Met Gala?

Doja Cat – Met Gala

Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy

The look didn’t get much better when she got to the event.

Akon – BET Awards

Photo: Getty Images Unique Nicole/WireImage

We don’t know where Akon’s suit stops and his shoes begin at the 2024 BET Awards.

Lil’ Mo – BET Awards

Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

From the corset to the boots, Lil’ Mo’s look on the blue carpet at the 2024 BET Awards has us confused.

Babyface – Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Photo: Getty Images Leon Bennett/GA/The Hollywood Reporter

Babyface blends in a little too well with the red carpet at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar party.

Dawn Richard – GRAMMY Awards

Photo: Getty Images Gilbert Flores/Billboard

What’s the deal with the shoulders of Dawn Richard’s 2024 Grammy dress?

Lenny Kravitz – VMAs

Photo: Getty Images Noam Galai

Rocker Lenny Kravitz could have knocked this 2024 VMA look out of the park if he had just left the tie at home.

Sexyy Red

Photo: Getty Images Aaron J. Thornton

Sorry, Sexyy Red, showing up on the carpet of the 2024 BET Awards with a stack of dollar bills is not very demure.

The Rock – Oscars

Photo: Getty Images Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

We can’t roll with The Rock’s 2024 Oscar look.

Lil Nas X – VMAs

Photo: Getty Images Doug Peters/PA Images

Lil Nas X is taking the whole moon man thing a little too literally at the 2024 VMAs.

Durrell Dupard – BET Awards

Photo: Getty Images Unique Nicole/WireImage

We’re all for creativity, but Durrell Dupard’s 2024 BET Awards look is just plain weird.

E-40 – BET Hip Hop Awards

Photo: Getty Images Prince Williams/FilmMagic

We love Louis Vuitton as much as the next person, but E-40’s jacket for the 2024 BET Hip Awards isn’t our favorite.

FKA Twigs – Met Gala

Photo: Getty Images Gilbert Flores/Variety

FKA Twigs wears a head-scratching knit coat at the 2024 Met Gala.

J. Harrison Ghee – Met Gala

Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy

J. Harrison Ghee’s headpiece at the 2024 Met Gala looks a little too much like a glam fly.

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