Shaboozey made a bold statement at the 2025 BET Awards held on Monday, June 9 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

The Nigerian‑American country‑hip hop crossover artist, 30, rocked a custom suit from designer Ugo Mozie ’s Eleven Sixteen label—a dark charcoal ensemble rich in symbolic flair. Intricate black cowrie shell detailing lined the lapels and shirt sleeves, nodding to his Nigerian heritage, while a wide crocodile-leather belt showcased miniature gold Benin bronze figures at its centerpiece.

He topped off the standout look with a classic black cowboy Stetson—a powerful fusion of his country roots and African identity.

Fashion editorial outlets praised the "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" artist's daring aesthetic, with famed publication Vogue ranking his “signature western style” a

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