Throwback Winning Moments

All the BET Awards moments that you may have forgotten.

BET.com journeys back into the winner circle archives to look at some of the big winners of the past. Flip through! 

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BET.com journeys back into the winner circle archives to look at some of the big winners of the past. Flip through! 

Legends Since Day One! - At the inaugural BET Awards, Big Boi and Andre 3000 of OutKast accept the award for Best Male Group.(Photo: REUTERS/Ethan Miller /Landov)

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Legends Since Day One! - At the inaugural BET Awards, Big Boi and Andre 3000 of OutKast accept the award for Best Male Group.(Photo: REUTERS/Ethan Miller /Landov)

The Breakthrough - At the second BET Awards, Alicia Keys was on fire as she won the award for Best New Artist. (Photo: REUTERS/Adrees Latif /Landov)

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The Breakthrough - At the second BET Awards, Alicia Keys was on fire as she won the award for Best New Artist. (Photo: REUTERS/Adrees Latif /Landov)

Such a Good Artist - Usher recently reminded us why he's the king with new single, "Good Kisser," but we've got the receipts. Here, he takes a photo with his award for Best Male R&B Artist at the second BET Awards. Do him a favor and don't call it a comeback!(Photo: REUTERS/Fred Prouser /Landov)

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Such a Good Artist - Usher recently reminded us why he's the king with new single, "Good Kisser," but we've got the receipts. Here, he takes a photo with his award for Best Male R&B Artist at the second BET Awards. Do him a favor and don't call it a comeback!(Photo: REUTERS/Fred Prouser /Landov)

A Gang of Hits - Pharrell Williams has been making us "Happy" for years! Here, he and Uncle Snoop pose with their award for Best Collaboration for "Beautiful" back in 2003 at the third BET Awards. (Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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A Gang of Hits - Pharrell Williams has been making us "Happy" for years! Here, he and Uncle Snoop pose with their award for Best Collaboration for "Beautiful" back in 2003 at the third BET Awards. (Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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Queen in Control - She's always been a queen to us! Before she broke ground and had her own talk show, Queen Latifah won the award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Mama in the fim adaptation of the musical Chicago.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown)

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Queen in Control - She's always been a queen to us! Before she broke ground and had her own talk show, Queen Latifah won the award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Mama in the fim adaptation of the musical Chicago.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown)

In Love With Bey - Since her debut album, we've been crazy about Queen Bey, which is why it's no surprise that she won for Best Collaboration for her single "Crazy in Love" with Jay Z in 2004... and she's still winning!(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com)

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In Love With Bey - Since her debut album, we've been crazy about Queen Bey, which is why it's no surprise that she won for Best Collaboration for her single "Crazy in Love" with Jay Z in 2004... and she's still winning!(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com)

A Star Is Born - Before Kanye was telling people who didn't have the answers, he was giving acceptance speeches like this one when he won the award for Best New Artist at the fourth annual BET Awards back in 2004.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com)

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A Star Is Born - Before Kanye was telling people who didn't have the answers, he was giving acceptance speeches like this one when he won the award for Best New Artist at the fourth annual BET Awards back in 2004.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com)

Say Their Name - Destiny's Child definitely solidfied their girl power movement when they won for Best Group in 2005.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com)

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Say Their Name - Destiny's Child definitely solidfied their girl power movement when they won for Best Group in 2005.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com)

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Run It! - Before he realized that some girls aren't "Loyal," he was trying to see if they could "Run It." Here's a young Chris Brown holding the award for Best New Artist in 2006. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com)

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Run It! - Before he realized that some girls aren't "Loyal," he was trying to see if they could "Run It." Here's a young Chris Brown holding the award for Best New Artist in 2006. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com)

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Continued Accolades - No stranger to BET, Jennifer Hudson won the Best New Artist award during the 2007 BET Awards. (Photo: Michael Caulfield/WireImage for BET Network)

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J Hud Stunts - "Can't nobody love [J Hud] like we [love J Hud]." This was evident when she won the award for Best New Artist and Best Actress for her portrayal of Effie White in Dreamgirls back in 2007. (Photo: Michael Caulfield/WireImage for BET Network)

They Got It! - "Go Get It" artists Mary Mary proved that they were not only gospel royalty, but that they were just royal and annointed when they won the award for Best Gospel Artist for "God in Me" in 2009.(Photo: Arnold Turner/BET/PictureGroup)

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They Got It! - "Go Get It" artists Mary Mary proved that they were not only gospel royalty, but that they were just royal and annointed when they won the award for Best Gospel Artist for "God in Me" in 2009.(Photo: Arnold Turner/BET/PictureGroup)

Best New Artist - Nicki Minaj - 2010 was a big year for Nicki Minaj at the BET Awards. She nabbed a second award, this time in the category of Best New Artist.

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It's Barbie! - Nicki Minaj painted BET Awards '10 pink when she racked up awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Hip Hop Artist.(Photo: Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)

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Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient - Prince - 2010’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Prince was treated to some incredible tributes, and put on an incredible performance himself.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Legend in the Flesh - Of course this flipbook wouldn't be complete without an appearance from one the greatest musicians on the planet. Prince showed off his Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 BET Awards.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

YoungStars Award - KeKe Palmer - Teenage actress and singer KeKe Palmer won the 2010 BET YoungStars Award.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Just Keke - We knew starlet, Keke Palmer had potential back in 2010 when we honored her with the Young Stars Award. (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Best Female R&B Artist - Rihanna - Five chart-topping singles ("S&M," "What's My Name?," "Only Girl [In the World]," "California King Bed," and "Man Down,") helped Rihanna seal the deal on winning this award.

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Rihanna Runs the Town - At BET Awards '11, Rihanna made her reign known when she won the award for Best Female R&B Artist. (Photo: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)

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Power Moves - The Throne artists Kanye West (left) and Jay-Z accept the award for Video of the Year for Otis.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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The Throne Keeps Winning - Jay and Kanye aren't laughing because they won a few extra dollars, they're laughing because they won the award for Video of the Year for "Otis."(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Scandalous Actress - The beautiful and talented Kerry Washington showed her range when she won for Best Actress at BET Awards '13.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Poetic Justice - Kendrick Lamar is the farthest thing from a commercial-bred artist, so you have to respect the fact that he made the mainstream conform to him and accept him on his terms. By sticking to his guns, K. Dot was able to bring home a few accolades after good kid, m.A.A.d city was absorbed by the people. A few of those trophies included the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards Album of the Year and Best International Artist at the MOBO Awards.   (Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for BET)

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The King of BET Awards - K Dot won over all of our hearts when he won for both Best New Artist and Best Hip Hop Artist at BET Awards '13.(Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for BET)

Think Like a Man (2012) - Despite conventional wisdom to the contrary, Black films have a long history of coming in No. 1 at the box office. Think Like a Man is just the latest, scoring a $33 million opening weekend and knocking Hunger Games out of the top spot. Even though insiders had a hunch this rom-com would do well at the box office, nobody could have anticipated just how well.  Check out our list of memorable films that topped the box office.(Photo: Courtesy Screen Gems)

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Thinking Out Loud - Kevin Hart led an all-star cast, winning the award for Best Movie for Think Like a Man at BET Awards '13. (Photo: Screen Gems)

Fandemonium Award – Chris Brown - The streak continues! Chris Brown takes home his fourth straight Fandemonium Award.(Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for BET)

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His Fans Are "Loyal" - Chris Brown and his "Loyal" fans helped him win the Fandemonium Award at BET Awards '13.(Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for BET)