The former “Living Single” star and host of the game show “Pay It Off” gives the press a hand at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, taped Oct. 10 in Atlanta and scheduled to air Oct. 27. (Taylor Hill / Getty Images)
The rapper, aka Rick Ro$$, gives the cameras the opposite of “cheese.” (Taylor Hill / Getty Images)
The performer shows off his oversize neckwear. (Taylor Hill / Getty Images)
The rapper sports some shoulder pads straight out of Buck Rogers. (Taylor Hill / Getty Images)
Longtime performing partners Christopher “Play” Martin, left, and Christopher “Kid” Reid yuk it up on the red carpet. (Taylor Hill / Getty Images)
The rapper -- and star of family comedies -- shows his approval of the West Coast. (Taylor Hill / Getty Images)
The rapper comes prepared with plenty of props for his red carpet press gauntlet. (Taylor Hill / Getty Images)
The rapper and singer gives the cameras a look at a different side. (Taylor Hill / Getty Images)