Saweetie takes the plunge in Dolce & Gabbana and brings her father Johnny Harper as her date to the BET Awards
Hip-hop diva Saweetie brought her father Johnny Harper as her date to the 21st BET Awards, which aired Sunday from LA's Microsoft Theater.
The Fast (Motion) hitmaker - turning 28 this Friday - beamed as she posed beside her father, whom she calls her 'OG.'
To avoid any confusion, Saweetie (born Diamanté Quiava Valentin Harper) made sure to tweet out a behind-the-scenes daddy-daughter snap captioned: 'Pops.'
Family affair! Hip-hop diva Saweetie brought her father Johnny Harper as her date to the 21st BET Awards, which aired Sunday from LA's Microsoft Theater
The Matte Collection collaborator took the plunge in a reimagined 2004 Dolce & Gabbana dress selected by stylist Wilford Lenov.
The purple chiffon garment featured a leg slit, long train, and two sashes draped over the halter bra.
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Saweetie accessorized her red carpet attire with golden gladiator heels and Bulgari jewelry.
Hairstylist Jared 'JStayReady' Henderson fastened the twisty top bun atop the NoCal native's bleached locks.
Raised fist: The Fast (Motion) hitmaker - turning 28 this Friday - beamed as she posed beside her father, whom she calls her 'OG'
To avoid any confusion, Saweetie (born Diamanté Quiava Valentin Harper) made sure to tweet out a behind-the-scenes daddy-daughter snap captioned: 'Pops'
Scantily clad: The Matte Collection collaborator took the plunge in a reimagined 2004 Dolce & Gabbana dress selected by stylist Wilford Lenov
Elaborate: The purple chiffon garment featured a leg slit, long train, and two sashes draped over the halter bra
Make-up artist Stephanie Nimoh made sure the Slow Clap rapper's complexion was fully contoured.
And nail artist Temeka Jackson applied Saweetie's manicure.
At one point, the USC grad flashed a warm smile to rapper Jack Harlow while outside the venue on the red carpet.
Meanwhile, Saweetie's ex-boyfriend Quavo joined his Migos bandmates to perform their track Straightenin during the ceremony hosted by Taraji P. Henson.
Front and back view: Saweetie accessorized her red carpet attire with golden gladiator heels and Bulgari jewelry
Baby hairs: Hairstylist Jared 'JStayReady' Henderson fastened the twisty top bun atop the NoCal native's bleached locks
Beat! Make-up artist Stephanie Nimoh made sure the Slow Clap rapper's complexion was fully contoured
Talons: Nail artist Temeka Jackson applied Saweetie's manicure
The Best Friend rapper confirmed on March 19 via Twitter that she had ended their two-year relationship over his infidelity.
'I'm single. I've endured too much betrayal and hurt behind the scenes for a false narrative to be circulating that degrades my character,' Saweetie - who boasts 20.3M social media followers - wrote.
'Presents don't band aid scars and the love isn't real when the intimacy is given to other women. I emotionally checked out a long time ago and have walked away with a deep sense of peace and freedom. Excited for this new chapter of elevation.'
Furtive: At one point, the USC grad flashed a warm smile to rapper Jack Harlow while outside the venue on the red carpet
Spotlight: Meanwhile, Saweetie's ex-boyfriend Quavo (M) joined his Migos bandmates to perform their track Straightenin during the ceremony hosted by Taraji P. Henson
'Too much betrayal': The Best Friend rapper confirmed on March 19 via Twitter that she had ended their two-year relationship over his infidelity
The cousin of Gabrielle Union later changed into a ruby red embellished gown to present the trophy for album of the year.
Saweetie then posed with the winner Jazmine Sullivan, whose album Heaux Tales beat out The Weeknd, DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, Nas, and Chloe x Halle.
The Hot Ones champ was also nominated for the best female hip hop artist, but lost the trophy to Megan Thee Stallion.
And the winner is...: Saweetie later changed into a ruby red embellished gown to present the trophy for album of the year
Backstage: The cousin of Gabrielle Union then posed with the winner Jazmine Sullivan (R), whose album Heaux Tales beat out artists like The Weeknd, DaBaby, and Nas
Better luck next time: Saweetie was also nominated for the best female hip hop artist, but lost the trophy to Megan Thee Stallion (pictured)
