I worked as wardrobe assistant for the BET Hip Hop Awards, supporting performance wardrobe for Nelly, BIA, and Tobe Nwigwe, as well as presenters. The role covered pre-show prep, on-site organization, and live wardrobe support across each performer's set.
My Role
Assisted wardrobe for three separate performances on the same live show
Kept the wardrobe budget on track and managed spend across last-minute additions
Sourced and problem-solved wardrobe needs in real time on show day
Ensured all wardrobe items were properly logged and returned after the show
How I Handled It
I started calling beauty supply stores near the venue, checking stock and matching the exact teal against the set design. Two stores had the right shade, and I got each of them to hold a set of 10 so the color wouldn't run out from under me while I collected them. I picked up all 30 before the team had to be on set — with the wardrobe budget and item tracking still kept intact through the scramble.
The Challenge
On show day, Tobe Nwigwe's set needed 30 teal durags added to the look — a specific color that had to match the rest of the set design exactly, with no advance lead time to order or source them through normal channels.
The Result
All 30 durags were sourced, color-matched, and delivered in time for Tobe Nwigwe's set, with wardrobe fully accounted for and returned after the show. Was also successful with BIA, and Nelly’s dancers looks on show day
