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Queen Latifah - It was the first time hosting for the rapper, actress and singer at the 2010 BET Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Diddy Dirty Money - Diddy began his set with a verse from Waka Flocka Flame’s “O Let’s Do It” before bringing out Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and T.I. for Dirty Money’s “Hello, Good Morning” remix at the 2010 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Earl Gibson/PictureGroup)

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Alicia Keys - Fresh off her win for Best Female R&B Artist, the singer hits the stage to perform “If I Ain’t Got You” and “Unthinkable” at the 2010 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Earl Gibson/PictureGroup)

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Chris Brown - Chris Brown channeled the gloved one for a breathtaking Michael Jackson tribute at the 2010 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Queen Latifah - The "U.N.I.T.Y" rapper brings humor to the stage during the pre-show at the 2010 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Drake - The spit fire raps “Fireworks” and “Over” before bringing out Young Jeezy to perform “Lose My Mind,” which is just what the audience did at the 2010 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Eminem - In a surprise move, Detroit's finest hit the stage midway through B.o.B's "Airplanes” before performing his hit “Not Afraid” at the 2010 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Usher - Usher slows things down at the 2010 BET Awards with his performance of “There Goes My Baby” at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Trey Songz - The R&B singer segues from “Yo Side of the Bed” into “Purple Rain” moments before Prince’s 2010 BET Awards tribute at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Queen Latifah and T.I. - The actress parodies her iconic character "Cleo" from 1996's Set It Off alongside Atlanta's Rubberband Man during the 2010 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Tyrese - The singer-actor who does a rendition of the Teddy Pendergrass classics “Come Go With Me” and “Close the Door” had the ladies breathless at the 2010 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Janelle Monae - The Atlanta entertainer delivers a lively performance of Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” during his 2010 BET Awards tribute at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Gabi Wilson and Queen Latifah - The musical protege who plays multiple instruments and the Mistress of Ceremony share a moment on stage during the 2010 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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T.I. - The star of Grand Hustle Records rocks the 2010 BET Awards audience, performing “Yeah Ya Know” accompanied by Travis Barker on drums at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)