Remy Ma left little to the imagination as she took over the red carpet at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday.
In her first public appearance since her son’s arrest for murder, the 44-year-old rapper dazzled in a jewel-embellished minidress at the star-studded event held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Showing off her famous physique, the Lean Back hitmaker turned heads in the sparkling ensemble, accessorized with a matching bracelet and oversized hoop earrings.
Diamond-encrusted high heels completed the dazzling look, as she kept her signature black locks long and loose.
Remy Ma led a cavalcade of stars at the event that celebrated Black artists, including Taraji P. Henson, Blac Chyna, Tia Mowry, Chloe Bailey and more.
Remy Ma left little to the imagination when she took to the 2024 BET Awards red carpet on Sunday.
In her first public appearance since her son’s arrest for murder, the 44-year-old rapper dazzled in a jewel-embellished minidress at the star-studded event held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Taraji returns as host of the BET Awards, where Grammy-winning singer Usher will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Leading the nominations is Drake, who has received seven nominations, including Album of the Year and Best Male Hip Hop Artist.
Nicki Minaj earned six nominations, including Album of the Year for her release of Pink Friday 2, while Beyonce earned five nominations, including best female R&B/pop artist, as well as two Cowboy Carter songs, Texas Hold ‘Em and 16 Carriages.
J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA and Victoria Monét also have five nominations each.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s eldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, 11, is also nominated for the Youngstars award.
The event will also feature performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Ice Spice, Sexyy Red, Latto, Lauryn Hill & YG Marley, Tyla, GloRilla, Muni Long, Shaboozey and Victoria Monét.
Additionally, appearances are expected from Cardi B, Davido, Gunna, The Roots, Common, Queen Latifah and Jungle Brothers.
Will Smith, 55, will also debut a new original song at the awards.
Showing off her famous physique, the Lean Back singer turned heads in her sparkling ensemble, accessorized with a matching bracelet and oversized earrings.
Diamond-encrusted high heels completed the dazzling look, while she kept her signature black hair long and loose.
“From his beginnings as a rapper on The Fresh Prince to box office kingship as one of the Bad Boys, Will Smith is truly a global icon, and we are honored to welcome him back to grace the BET Awards stage.” , Connie Orlando, BET’s executive vice president of specials, music programming and music strategy, said in a statement.
“We look forward to Will adding to another culturally defining night not to be missed.”
In June, Remy Ma expressed support for her son Jayson Scott by breaking her silence following his arrest for the 2021 murder of a man in Queens.
Talking with TMZRemy, 44, said she was defending her son’s “innocence” as she described the “difficult” circumstances her family is currently facing.
‘We support JaySon’s innocence and pray that the NYPD conducts a full and thorough investigation to reveal the truth. This is certainly a difficult time for my family and me.
“While we sincerely appreciate the love and support we have received from all of you, we kindly ask for privacy as our legal team works to prove JaySon’s innocence,” he told the outlet.
Attorney Dawn Florio represents Jayson and through her law office, Remy said, “As his mother, I want to address this situation personally, but I have been strongly advised by his legal counsel not to say anything as most people in similar situations are informed by their attorneys due to this being an active case.”
Scott was arrested Tuesday for the June 2021 murder of a Queens man.
Remy Ma (right) with her son Jayson Scott, 23, who was arrested for the murder of Darius Guillebeaux in 2021
Scott, 23, was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and recklessly endangering others for allegedly shooting Darius Guillebeaux, 47, following an argument on June 7.
Scott was charged along with Richard Swygert, 22, who also faces a murder charge.
Guillebeaux was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest on June 7, 2021, shortly before 1 p.m.
The NYPD says he was then taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim had previously been charged by the New York Attorney General as part of a major anti-drug operation. The investigation, which was dubbed ‘Operation Heat Wave,’ led to 54 arrests for alleged trafficking of heroin, fentanyl and oxycodone in upstate New York.
An arraignment is expected to take place in Queens County court on Wednesday.
Scott’s mother, Remy Ma, is a rapper from the Bronx who has been signed to Fat Joe for years.
He used to perform with his group Terror Squad, before releasing the solo album ‘There’s Something About Remy’ in 2006.
Darius Guillebeaux, 47, was found with fatal gunshot wounds to the head and chest on June 7, 2021; He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Ma, 44, has spent time in prison on assault and weapons charges. She is currently married to rapper Papoose (pictured left) with whom she also has a son.
She has been nominated for four Grammy Awards and has appeared on high-profile hip-hop platforms, including appearances on BET and VH1.
Ma, 44, whose real name is Reminisce Kioni Mackie, has been convicted of crimes including assault and illegal weapons possession. The convictions were preceded by a 2007 shooting at a Manhattan grocery store.
He subsequently spent more than half a decade in prison.
Ma is currently married to fellow rapper Papoose, with whom she had a son in 2018.