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Music Matters at A3C

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Vic Mensa - Chicago rapper Vic Mensa certainly put on for his city. The rap newcomer performed songs from his critically acclaimed project INNANETAPE. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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9th Wonder - Producer extraordinaire 9th Wonder poses for a quick pic before heading in to man the 1's and 2's on the set for his artist Rapsody. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Rapsody  - North Carolina-bred femcee Rapsody held it down for the ladies and proved she can go bar for bar with the fellas.  (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Doe B - Hustle Gang rapper Doe B touched the stage and gave a admirable performance that would make his boss, T.I., proud. The Alabama spitter may still be new to the game but it's obvious he's learned a thing or two from Tip. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Problem and Bad Lucc - Diamond Lane rappers Problem and Bad Lucc let the good times roll down the BET Music Matters red carpet before hitting the stage and shutting things down...West Coast style. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)Ricard / BET).

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Young Dro - Young Dro took a few minutes to clown around on the red carpet before performing. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Rapsody - While Rapsody might still be new to the game, she's making big waves nonetheless. Don't let the pretty smile fool you, behind those pearly whites lies a vicious gut-punching flow. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Lecrae - Texas-based Christian spitter Lecrae poses for a quick photo before his set. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Buttah Man - BET Music Matters showcase host Buttah Man kept things running smooth and seamless throughout the night. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Doe B  - Doe B hits the red carpet and reps for his Hustle Gang family. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Meek Mill - Meek Mill made his rounds throughout the BET Music Matters showcase prior to hitting the stage. Here he poses for a flick with BET's Senior Director Music Programming Kelly G. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Kris Kasanova - Veteran BET Music Matters artist Kris Kasanova was in the building checking out some of the new talent. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Sean Falyon - Philly-raised, Atlanta-based rapper Sean Falyon was just one of many stars who came out to enjoy the BET Music Matters festivities. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Problem - California rapper Problem gave a memorable and energetic performance West Coast style. Chaci's "Like Whaaat" party smash certainly made a big splash and was one of the highlights of the evening. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Young Dro  - Atlanta native and Hustle Gang veteran Young Dro rocked the crowd with a surprise performance of his club banger "FDB." (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Lecrae - At the start of his set there were a few audience members who weren't sure what to expect, but the Grammy Award-winning Christian MC touched the stage and opened the eyes of few non-believers. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)

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Meek Mill - MMG star Meek Mill kept things ablaze, performing crowd faves like "Ima Boss" and new material from his latest mixtape, Dreamchasers III. (Photo: Tim Rogers/BET)