Before shots were fired in the parking lot, folks like Joseline Hernandez (who let it all hang out), Rick Ross, Ace Hood and Diggy walked the red carpet for the 2012 BET HIP HOP Awards tonight. See flicks inside....
Before his altercation with Young Jeezy backstage, Rick Ross did a few interviews on the red carpet for the 2012 BET HIP HOP Awards at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in the ATL.
Young Jeezy, who was rocking Versace, seemed to be in good spirits on the red carpet before the backstage altercation.
The "Hair Weave Killer" 2 Chainz rocked 2 chains.....and so did his friend.
Cutie pie Diggy gave the peace sign to fans.
Meanwhile, the "King of South" T.I. posed with B.O.B. while walking the carpet.
Buff rapper Ace Hood tweeted "Black Elegance..#Mr.Hood #HipHopAwards"
Meek Mill sent a tweet after the show (that "may" have been directed at Rick Ross/Young Jeezy) saying, "Forreal I wish all these niggas cut all this #wwf shit out..B4 somebody get murked or put n jail..rich niggas don't want life leave it alone" Or maybe he was really playing Words With Friends?
Rakim was honored with the "I Am Hip Hop Icon" award.
Rapper 50 Cent, who's footing the bill for the Chris Lighty investigation, represented for NYC.
He posed with MGK and French Montana.
Wiz Khalifa arrived without his pregnant fianceAmber Rose.
Ohio rapper Stalley showcased his thick Rick Ross-type beard.
And the king of booty music, Luther Campbell gave a few interviews.
RZA talked to a few folks.
"Ambassador of Rap for the Capital" Wale chatted it up.
And Miguel brought out his freshly styled mohawk.
The legendary Q-Tip kept himself covered under a hoodie.
He also posed witn Kendrick Lamar.
Meanwhile, the other A Tribe Called Quest members, Ali and Phife Diggy also came out.
French Montana posed with Machine Gun Kelly at the show.
"Drank In My Cup" raapper Kirko Bangz was there.
DJ Drama kept it cool tonight.
And "A Milli" producer Bangledeeh rocked a polka dot t-shirt for his red carpet walk.
Rapper/actor Childish Gambino made it down south for the show too.
Memphitz posed on the carpet.
The show was hosted by Mike Epps.
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