2006 BET Awards Performances and Highlights

Check out the some of the best moments of the night!

P. Diddy and Yung Joc - Bad Boy's head honcho and last year's breakout hip hop artist give a high-energy performance of "It's Goin' Down." (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com)
Prince - The reigning royal of Paisley Park performs "3121" with Tamar Davis and takes home the Best Male R&B Artist award. (Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com)
Freedom - In 2000, Prince's contract with Warner expired after years of beefing with the label — punctuated by him frequently appearing with the word "Slave" written on his face. To mark the occasion, Prince reverted to his old stage name and began releasing albums independently through his website.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Damon Wayans - The MC of the night gets goofy onstage with a look that says, "Homie don't play that." (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)Ne-Yo - The "Sexy Love" and "So Sick" singer and three-time award nominee gives the ladies what they came for. (Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com)

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Prince - The reigning royal of Paisley Park performs "3121" with Tamar Davis and takes home the Best Male R&B Artist award. (Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com)

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