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The 97th Academy Awards<\/a> brought out some of the biggest stars across entertainment, film and music on Sunday (March 2) for Hollywood\u2019s most celebrated night.<\/p>\n Ahead of the ceremony, several stars arrived in their best, whether that be wearing archival gowns or suits. On the carpet, USA Today<\/a> even asked Coco Jones what separates the Academy Awards from music events, such as the Grammys or BET Awards. \u201cI think the main difference is music versus film \u2014 I got to be honest with you \u2014 [there are] a lot of similarities: carpets, looks, familiar faces, glitz [and] glamour, but [for people you\u2019d typically see] on your TV screen,\u201d the singer-songwriter told the broadcasting company.<\/p>\n Rap-Up compiled a list of some of our favorite R&B singers and rappers to walk the red carpet in style this year. Without further ado, see how Doja Cat, LISA and more showed up below.<\/p>\n Image<\/p>\n Image Credit<\/p>\n Chelsea Guglielmino \/ Staff via Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Image Size<\/p>\n landscape-large<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Jones hit the red carpet in a custom little black dress by Coach, complete with a peekaboo bralette, sequin embellishments, a thigh-high slit and a floor-length train. The \u201cICU<\/a>\u201d singer consistently delivers when it comes to fashion \u2014 thanks in part to celebrity stylist Maeve Reilly \u2014 and Sunday night was no exception. The award show appearance also arrived ahead of Jones\u2019 debut album, Why Not More?<\/em>, slated to come out on April 25.<\/p>\n Image<\/p>\n Image Credit<\/p>\n Frazer Harrison \/ Staff via Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Image Size<\/p>\n landscape-large<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n H.E.R. previously won Best Original Song for “Fight For You” from the Judas and the Black Messiah<\/em> soundtrack at the Academy Awards in 2021. Speaking with Variety<\/a><\/em> this year, the singer admitted she was \u201ca little bummed\u201d about not being able to perform her Oscars-nominated \u201cThe Journey\u201d from The Six Triple Eight<\/em> soundtrack. To top it off, Emilia P\u00e9rez<\/em>\u2019s \u201cEl Mal\u201d took home the award in that category at Sunday\u2019s event. Regardless, H.E.R. stunned in a corseted gown that shimmered from the bodice down.<\/p>\n Image<\/p>\n Image Credit<\/p>\n ANGELA WEISS \/ Contributor via Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Image Size<\/p>\n landscape-large<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Before taking the stage for a rendition of Shirley Bassey\u2019s “Diamonds Are Forever,” Doja Cat walked the red carpet in a glittering leopard-print Balmain gown. She paired the look, which perfectly fits her stage name<\/a>, with a matching scarf and statement necklace from Messika.<\/p>\n Image<\/p>\n Image Credit<\/p>\n ROBYN BECK \/ Contributor via Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Image Size<\/p>\n landscape-large<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The Academy Awards capped off a busy week for RAYE, who won R&B Act at the BRIT Awards just a day earlier, on Saturday (March 1). She wore a gorgeous red Vivienne Westwood dress before joining Doja Cat and LISA \u2014 her \u201cBorn Again\u201d collaborators \u2014 onstage for a James Bond<\/em> tribute.<\/p>\n Image<\/p>\n Image Credit<\/p>\n Allen J. Schaben \/ Contributor via Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Image Size<\/p>\n landscape-large<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Coming off the heels of Thursday\u2019s (Feb. 27) Alter Ego<\/a><\/em>, LISA made borrowed-from-the-boys her aesthetic at the 2025 Oscars. As the first K-pop artist to perform at the Academy Awards, she stepped out in a Mark Gong floor-length blazer and collared button-up shirt. Underneath, the \u201cRockstar\u201d artist wore wide-leg trousers that practically swallowed her shoes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![](\"http:\/\/www.rap-up.com\/.\/media_17fff602cb52a4e6194b6fcc5206301c020b3ef87.jpeg?width=750&format=jpeg&optimize=medium\")
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