Beyonce Knowles Hits BET Awards 2009

Beyonce sparkles in Balmain on the red carpet at the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday (June 28) in Los Angeles.

The 27-year-old songstress and rapper T.I. were top contenders for trophies, with a leading five nominations each. She is up for best R&B female, best actress and video of the year.

Beyonce is also expected to perform (she reportedly changed her piece to honor Michael Jackson).

10+ pictures inside of Beyonce hitting up the 2009 BET Awards…