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Stars shine on BET Awards red carpet

Photos from the red carpet at the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta.

There were high-wattage stars on the red carpet at the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards, held Oct. 18 at the Atlanta Civic Center. Case in point: 50 Cent and Russell Simmons take a moment for the camera before being whisked away for an on-air interview.

LL Cool J had a smile for the camera, too.

The mascots for Haitian Fresh were flashing their oversize grins and ...

... strutting their stuff on the red carpet.

Members of the R&B group Brutha have their act together.

Big Boi of OutKast accessorized to match the carpet.

Members of the cast of the upcoming movie 'Notorious,' which chronicles the life of the late Notorious B.I.G., enjoy the atmosphere.

Russell Simmons pulls up to the red carpet in style.

LL Cool J shows he knows how to work the crowd.

Tiffany Evans takes our "I Dream of Jeannie" award.

Rapper Attitude makes sure everyone sees the bling, even though it would have been hard to miss.

Cory Gunz flashes some attitude.

Is Common going old-school with the glasses?

Meanwhile, rapper Haitian Fresh makes sure everyone gives Haiti some dap.

Now THIS is accessorizing: Rapper Young Dro shows off his matching briefcase and jacket.

T.I. makes a casual entrance.

Big Lez of BET's "Rap City" flexes for the cameras.

Karen Mills-Francis, aka Judge Karen, left the warm climes of Miami to come check out fall in the ATL.

Princess, formerly of Crime Mob, shows off her little black dress -- and those shoes!

Porsche Foxx of V103 proves she can coordinate colors -- but we're not sure it was such a great idea here.

Monica gets a warm welcome.

Ronique Marshall of BET's 'Keisha Cole: The Way It Is' gave the red carpet a little sparkle.

Skepta (left) and Chipmunk planned ahead for the autumn weather.

Gorilla Zoe tips his hat to the crowd.

Nelly signs autographs on the red carpet.

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There were high-wattage stars on the red carpet at the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards, held Oct. 18 at the Atlanta Civic Center. Case in point: 50 Cent and Russell Simmons take a moment for the camera before being whisked away for an on-air interview.

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