BET Networks struts their stuff on the catwalk with the fourth annual fashion and music special RIP THE RUNWAY. Executive produced by Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and hosted by rapper and featured clothing designer, Nelly and Hollywood's newest "IT" girl, actress Lauren London, RIP THE RUNWAY premieres Tuesday, March 4, at 10:00 PM*. Expertly blending today's hottest performances with the latest in high-end urban fashion, this year's fashion show over delivers on its theme "Black Fashion. So Fly".
Donned as one of the best dressed hours on television, this year's RIP THE RUNWAY features the latest collections of Zac Posen, Sean John, Respect M.E. (Missy Elliott Collection for Adidas), Apple Bottom, Qristyl Designs, Monif C, Sixx Foota, and Amaya Swimwear. It was a family affair for Snoop Dogg and his wife Shante Broadus who launched their clothing lines Rich & Infamous and Co Co Ri. "My wife got her line Co Co Ri and I got my line Rich & Infamous and we're just trying to come out here as husband and wife and push something out there for the people, something for the males, something for the females, something for the little boys. It's a group thing right here," Snoop Dogg told BET.com exclusively.
Celebrity models included Tocarra Jones (BET Talent, America's Next Top Model-Cycle 3), Charlie Baltimore (female rapper), Teyana Taylor (singer/rapper Star Track Entertainment), Bianca Golden (America's Next Top Model-Cycle 9), Camille McDonald (America's Next Top Model-Cycle 2), Corey Webster (NY Giants), Sam Madison (NY Giants), Brandon London (NY Giants), BET's own, Rocsi and Terrence, Brandon T. Jackson (Roll Bounce), Lil Snoop (The Wire), Cassie (Bad Boy R&B singer/model), Ezra Masters (international model), Terrell Carter (Diary of a Mad Black Woman), Camille Howard (America's Next Top Model-Cycle 8), America's Next Top model winner Jazlene Gonzalez, and show host Lauren London. RIP THE RUNWAY featured live performances by Missy Elliot, N.E.R.D, Snoop Dogg, Day 26 (Diddy's latest MAKING THE BAND group), Cheri Dennis, Webbie, Trey Songz and Flo Rida featuring T-Pain.