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Chris Brown Performance - Chris Brown’s electrifying throwback performance of “Yo (Excuse Me Miss)” and “Take You Down” had the crowd jamming! (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Alyson Cambridge and Kandace Springs Performance - Opera singer Alyson Cambridge lights up the stage while Kandace Springs heats up the piano keys with a beautiful live performance to introduce the 2014 Soul Train Awards host, Wendy Williams. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Wendy Williams and the Phantom of the Opera - Boris Kodjoe dresses up as the Phantom of the Opera and romances host Wendy Williams with a smooth waltz. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Mo'ne Davis and Laila Ali - These two star athletes know the definition of putting in work, so you can guess that they can relate to the nominees in the Song of the Year category. There’s no doubt these artists put in lots of time and effort to make it to this spot! (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Elle Varner and Leela James - Elle Varner and Leela James take the stage to present Nico & Vinz, who hit the stage for a live performance of “Am I Wrong” and “In Your Arms.” (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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DJ Spinderella - DJ Spinderella on the ones and twos during the 2014 Soul Train Awards. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Nico & Vinz - The Afro-Norwegian duo fire up the stage with their hype performance of “Am I Wrong.” (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Stephen Bishop and Ledisi - Being Mary Jane's Stephen Bishop and singer Ledisi announce the winner for Best Male Artist. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Kem and Ledisi - R&B’s finest, Kem and Ledisi, come through to illuminate the stage. Kem offers heartfelt melodies with his performance of “Love Calls” and “It’s You,” leading up to Ledisi stepping in for a beautiful duet on “If It’s Love.” (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Kem - R&B hitmaker Kem hits the stage singing those love songs that we love so much! (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Althea and Benzino - Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta stars Althea Heart and Benzino came through to the 2014 Soul Train Awards. And you know it's just not a show without these two! (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Kim Coles and Machel Montano - Kim Coles tries to imitate Trinidadian SOCA artist Machel Montano while presenting R&B artist Kem. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Luenell - Comedian Luenell gets her groove on as she introduces Nae Nae dance creators We Are Toonz. Cue the turn up!(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Trey Songz and Sevyn Streeter - Mr. Steal Your Girl aka Trigga Trey joins Sevyn Streeter and gets selfie ready. But he wouldn't be Trey if he didn't get a little nasty, so he planted his lips on Sevyn to make sure everything was picture perfect.  (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Boris Kodjoe and Michelle Williams - Boris Kodjoe gets dapper and former Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams gets fancy to announce the winner for Best Female R&B Artist. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tyrese and Faith Evans - Faith looks great and Tyrese thinks so too! As, the two present the award for Best New Artist, Tyrese shouts out the chocolate movement for all chocolate lovers.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Jodeci Reunion Performance - The reunion of R&B group Jodeci was epic! Joel "JoJo" Hailey, Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey, DeVante Swing and Dalvin DeGrate hit the stage fo the first time in 18 years, singing all our favorite jams. Rapper B.o.B. came on to perform a verse from their new song. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Flavor Flav - Everyone knows Public Enemy's Flavor Flav is a character. Although Flava Flav had the sole mission of introducing Tinashe, he had to show off his vocals by singing a bit of her hit song. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tinashe Performance - Tinashe performs "2 On" and "Pretend" for the 2014 Soul Train Music Awards. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Heavyweight Jokes - Mike Tyson delight us with a must-see skit. Watch on November 30 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Bill Bellamy, Toccara and Ivy Levan - Bill Bellamy, Toccara and Ivy Levan present the award for Best Collaboration. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Introduction - Wolf Blitzer and Tessanne Chin introduce the wowing 3WB performance. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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3WB Performance - Singers Carvin Winans, BeBe Winans and Marvin Winans of 3 Winans Brothers perform bring some upliftment to the 2014 Soul Train Awards. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Million Dollar Voice - Stephanie Mills is met with thunderous applause after performing her hit “Home.” (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Celebration - Judge Mathis and Nile Rodgers help run down the legacy of Kool & the Gang.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tank Performance - Tank takes the stage and gives us a sensual show as usual. He always has a way with the ladies. (Photo by Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Doug E. Fresh Rocks the Mic - Doug E. Fresh got the crowd on their feet with his smash hit "Let Me Clear My Throat." (Photo by Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Joe and Tamar Braxton - R&B's Joe gets busy with Tamar Braxton on stage with a very sweet ballad. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Live or Let Liv! - Liv Warfield tears up the stage for the Kool & the Gang tribute.

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NY's Finest Got You Feelin' So Good - Singer Justine Skye and Mase hit the stage to honor legends Kool & the Gang with Ma$e's "Feel So Good." (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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And the Legend Award Goes To... - Kool & the Gang are honored for being musical legends. Dennis Thomas, Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell of Kool & the Gang take the stage to accept their award. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Eric Benet Performs for Ladies Night - Tune in to see singer Eric Benet get down with Missy Elliott, Lil' Kim, and Da Brat for "Ladies Night" on November 30. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Bang This in Your Whip! - Pint sized MC Lil’ Kim hits the stage with killer choreography to open the “Ladies Night” reunion. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Oh What a Night! - Missy Elliot rounds out the “Ladies Night” reunion. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Da Brat - Da Brat hit the stage with her megawatt energy, joining Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliot to perform “Ladies Night.”

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After the Show, It’s the After-Party - The show appropriately ended with a Soul Train line. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)