Rihanna stuns in skintight all-black leather ensemble as she honors Mary J. Blige at 2019 BET Awards
Rihanna may not have been nominated at the 2019 BET Awards, but the pop superstar sure made her case for best dressed in all-black leather ensemble that would have made any rock and roll queen proud.
With her skin tight duds and matching double-breasted jacket, the Good Girl Gone Bad singer was on hand to present Mary J. Blige with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday.
'Mary J. Blige introduced herself to the world with a brand new vibe forever aligning the worlds of hip-hop and R&B,' Rihanna began while flashing that seductive smile.
![Wow factor: Rihanna stunned in an all-black leather ensemble when she presented Mary J. Blige with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/04/15167234-7173671-image-m-117_1561348174363.jpg)
Wow factor: Rihanna stunned in an all-black leather ensemble when she presented Mary J. Blige with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday
![Making her mark: Rihanna has been nominated for 24 BET Awards over her career between 2006 and 2018, which resulted in six wins](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/04/15167626-7173671-image-m-100_1561345911728.jpg)
Making her mark: Rihanna has been nominated for 24 BET Awards over her career between 2006 and 2018, which resulted in six wins
All eyes were on Rihanna when she made her way to the stage.
Her form-fitting pants put an emphasis on her womanly curves, while the jacket contrasted with a baggier look.
Adding to the contrast, she donned a couple of sparkling diamond necklaces.
Her long nails, meanwhile, were manicured to perfection by Kimmie Kyees using OPI's Engage-Meant To Be.
'We did 2 very thin coats and she absolutely loved it,' celebrity manicurist Kimmie explained. 'She had fresh acrylics so we wanted a clean look with a pop of something special.'
'She changed the game with her unique sound and that Mary J. Blige style,' Rihanna said as the cameras cut to a visibly emotional Blige sitting in the audience.
![Edgy: The outfit included skin tight duds and a matching double-breasted jacket](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/04/15167984-7173671-image-m-109_1561347454396.jpg)
Edgy: The outfit included skin tight duds and a matching double-breasted jacket
![High praise: The pop star rolled off some of the influential accolades Blige has accumulated](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/04/15167230-7173671-image-m-103_1561347270417.jpg)
High praise: The pop star rolled off some of the influential accolades Blige has accumulated
![Taking it in: At first, The Queen Of Hip Hop Soul flashed a bashful but proud look when Rihanna was giving her props for her 30-plus year career](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/04/15167264-7173671-image-m-105_1561347298961.jpg)
Taking it in: At first, The Queen Of Hip Hop Soul flashed a bashful but proud look when Rihanna was giving her props for her 30-plus year career
Rihanna proceeded to roll off some of fashion-setting trends and career accolades that have mounted up over Blige's stellar career that has spanned over 30-years.
'[She made] history as the first person to ever to be nominated for an Oscar in an acting and music category in the same year,' which provoked a bashful but proud smile from the so-called Queen Of Hip Hop Soul.
That smile quickly turned to an emotional look of humility and introspection.
![Proud: The 48-year-old star eventually got visibly emotional during the introduction speech](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/04/15167266-7173671-image-a-101_1561347257188.jpg)
Proud: The 48-year-old star eventually got visibly emotional during the introduction speech
![Giving the Queen her due: 'She changed the game with her unique sound and that Mary J. Blige style,' Rihanna said](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/04/15167996-7173671-image-m-114_1561347754651.jpg)
Giving the Queen her due: 'She changed the game with her unique sound and that Mary J. Blige style,' Rihanna said
![Major bling: Rihanna also donned a couple diamond necklaces](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/04/15167232-7173671-image-m-116_1561347860747.jpg)
Major bling: Rihanna also donned a couple diamond necklaces
'You opened multiple doors for female artists in this industry. And on behalf of all the women that came after you, like myself, thank you for being you so we can feel comfortable being ourselves.'
She concluded, 'Thank you for pouring yourself into every track and giving us a song for every feeling. Thank you for showing us that love is all that we need. But we didn't know how much we needed you.'
Dressed in black mini dress with silver sequins along parts of the front, The What's the 4-1-1? legend gracefully walked to the stage, all while trying to keep her emotions steady.
![Flaunt it: Blige looked age-defying in black mini dress with silver sequins](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/04/15167268-7173671-image-a-110_1561347474416.jpg)
Flaunt it: Blige looked age-defying in black mini dress with silver sequins
![Humble: With her long and wavy blonde tresses flowing to the middle of her back, Blige took the stage and told those in attendance, 'Wow, thank you so much.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/04/15167244-7173671-image-m-118_1561348213109.jpg)
Humble: With her long and wavy blonde tresses flowing to the middle of her back, Blige took the stage and told those in attendance, 'Wow, thank you so much.'
With her long and wavy blonde tresses flowing to the middle of her back, Blige took the stage and told those in attendance, 'Wow, thank you so much.'
She then turned her attendance toward Rihanna and added, 'You inspire me right back. ...I want to thank my BET family for all the love along the way.'
Rihanna has been nominated for 24 BET Awards over her career between 2006 and 2018, which resulted in six wins.
For her turn on the stage on Sunday night, the popstar looked every inch the chart-topper, wowing in her leather look, which she topped off with a sleek hairstyle created by celebrity stylist Yusef using Suave Professionals.
'For tonight’s look, Rihanna wanted to look very pretty,' Yusef explained. 'We were working with her beautiful burgundy hair, so I wanted to really feature the bold color and let it speak for itself!'
To ensure that the color of RiRi's hair truly popped and gleamed, Yusef used the Suave Professionals for Natural Hair Sulfate-Free Cleansing Shampoo and Moisturizing Curl Conditioner, before applying the Define & Shine Serum to give the hair a smooth finish.
Yusef then blow dried Rihanna's locks with the much-loved Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Professional Edition, before locking the look into place with the Suave Professionals Firm Control Finishing Hairspray.
![Behind the scenes: Rihanna also got to ham it up backstage with Billy Ray Cyrus](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/04/15168176-7173671-image-a-119_1561348300311.jpg)
Behind the scenes: Rihanna also got to ham it up backstage with Billy Ray Cyrus
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