BET’s "Rip the Runway 2007" was held at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom with musical hosts Ciara and Chris Brown. Musiq Soulchild, Nelly, JD, Rich Boy, Lloyd, Rakim, Paul Wall, and Brooke Hogan performed at the event. Fashion designs that 'rip the runway' were by "Project Runway" runner-up Mychael Knight, Brand Jordans, Apple Bottoms, Ande Sew Knitwear, Monif C. and LRG. Former "America's Next Top Models" finalists Tocarra and Jade Cole were some of the event's celeb models. Rosci, co-host of "106 & Park" rip the runway as well for Amaya Swimwear. BET's "Rip the Runway 2007" will air next week. [photo credit: Theo Wargo]

Mychael Knight, Nelly, Ciara and Chris Brown

Nelly and Ciara with models wearing Apple Bottoms

Brooke Hogan with Paul Wall and JD [Is she about to fall?!? I'm just saying...(jokes!) Will this be on "Hogan Knows Best?"]

Chris Brown and Rosci of "106 & Park." [Check out the way Chris is eyeing Rosci...uh oh!]

Performances...
Mims performing the #1 song in the country, "This is Why I'm Hot" during Amaya Swimwear.

Musiq Soulchild performing "Buddy" during Monif C. and LRG alongside "America's Next Top Model" finalist Tocarra.



LLoyd performing "You" with models wearing Mychael Knight.

Rich Boy performing "Throw Some D's On It" during Brand Jordan. Rakim performing during G-Unit Clothing.

Red Carpet

Deelishis and Melyssa Ford [The battle of the backsides...which lady rock it the best?]

Bre Scullark and Ciara. [I'm loving Bre's outfit until I caught a glimpse of her shoes....WTF!]

Angela Simmons and Vanessa Simmons. Lumidee.

Nik Pace of "America's Next Top Model" and Rich Boy

Diedre from "College Hill" and Brooke Hogan. [Someone let Brooke know her funky nails are NOT CUTE!]

Couple Julissa and Larry Johnson walked the red carpet seperately.

Irv Gotti and Lloyd.

Chris Brown, Brooke Hogan and Paul Wall.

BET’s Rip the Runway 2007 - Rehearsals - Day 2 bought out Ciara, Nelly, Angela Simmons, Jade Cole, and Paul Wall.