Coi Leray's BET Awards Performance Outfit Features the Names of Iconic Women Rappers

Coi Leray’s outfit honoring fellow female rappers at BET Awards 2023.Photo:Bennett Raglin/Getty

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Coi Leraypaid homage to the women in rap who paved the way for her success — and to those she shares the stage with today.

At the2023 BET Awards, the 26-year-old rapper hit the stage during Busta Rhymes’ — who was beinghonored with the Lifetime Achievement Award— performance to rap her song “Players,” which she remixed with the “Break Ya Neck” rapper, 51, in March.

Leray’s outfit was covered with the names of female rappers old and new. The black-and-white ensemble consisted of three pieces — pants and a matching cropped jacket covered in names, as well as a bedazzled bandeau layered underneath.

Coi Leray in her performance outfit at the 2023 BET Awards.Bennett Raglin/Getty

The star paired the outfit wish bedazzled sneakers, a glitzy butterfly pendant and a natural makeup look complete with a glossy lip.

The “TWINNEM” rapper’s name was front and center — and bedazzled — and the rest of her outfit was covered with the names of female rappers includingMissy Elliott,Doja Catand Young M.A., and hip-hop groups like Salt-N-Pepa and City Girls.

Leray also sported the names of her fellow nominees for best female hip-hop artist:Nicki Minaj,Megan Thee Stallion,Cardi B,GloRilla,Ice SpiceandLatto, who won the category.

The star took to Instagram to congratulate Busta Rhymes and share some more details about her BET Awards ‘fit.

The back of Coi Leray’s performance outfit at the 2023 BET Awards.Bennett Raglin/Getty

“ICONIC,” Leray wrotein a post. “Congratulations to @bustarhymes Lifetime achievement award 🥇 you are an icon In so many ways! Thank you for allowing me to share the stage with you.”

“GIRLS IS PLAYERS TOO !!!” Leray finished.

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Busta Rhymes commented on the rapper’s post, writing “I LOVE YOU BABY!!! YOU ATE MY LITTLE SIS AND WE WILL PROTECT YOU FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I YOU PROMISE QUEEN!!!!!!!!!!”

Flo Milli, whom Leray also honored with her three-piece look, wrote “ateeee🔥🔥🔥🔥.”

source: people.com