BET Music Matters SXSW Showcase 2012: Exclusive Portraits
Check out who we bumped into backstage in Austin.
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The Maestro - Super-producer Timbaland played host to the BET Music Matters showcase in South by Southwest last night and we were able to grab him and a host of other stars for some exclusive pictures behind the scenes. Enjoy! (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Say Something - Timbaland revealed very little when we asked what to expect before last night's show, which featured performances by Big Sean, MGK, Miguel and more. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Strike a Pose - Timbaland was looking forward to hitting the stage to MC the much-talked about BET Music Matters showcase. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Play It Cool - Timbaland was just having some fun before he hit the stage under the bright lights of Austin, TX. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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I'm So Hood - Who's that hooded man? Oh, its just Big Sean, one of the many rap stars in the building for the BET Music Matters showcase in SXSW. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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You Can't See Me - Big Sean might have tried to play it low key before the show, but once the party got rocking he was one the biggest names in the building. It was hard not to notice. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Cool Like That - No stranger to performing at SXSW, Big Sean was the personification of cool hours before he hit the stage. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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G.O.O.D. Guy - Who said good guys finish last? Not the case for G.O.O.D. Music star Big Sean, who is feeling on top of the world with all his current success. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Wassuuupp! - R&B star Miguel was in a great mood before showtime. The "Sure Thing" singer controlled the room with his upbeat persona. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Ain't Nothing to It - As a BET Music Matters alum, Miguel is already familiar with how we do things at our showcase. He was ready to go well before showtime. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Mean Muggin! - It wasn't all fun and games for the charismatic singer Miguel. He got serious when it was time to get down to business. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Got It Covered - Before hitting the stage to wow fans with his alluring love jams, Miguel had a little fun with us backstage. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Not So Wild Boy - We caught a rare glimpse of high energy rapper MGK in a rather subdued moment. Call it the quiet before the storm. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Postin' Up - Austin, Texas, ain't Cleveland, Ohio, but Bad Boy was feeling at home as he returned to SXSW to rock the stage at BET's Music Matters showcase. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Stylin' and Profilin' - While striking this billboard-ready pose for us, Bad Boy Records artist MGK gave notice to Diddy that he might be ready to talk about that Sean Jean modeling gig. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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What's My Name? - It ain't hard to figure out that a party ain't a party until Yo Gotti walk up in it. The Memphis rapper brought the bling out for his run-through before the show. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Salute! - Real recognize real as 5-Star Stunna Yo Gotti came to rep for the BET Music Matters showcase at SXSW. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Making a Point - As a veteran of SXSW and native southerner Yo Gotti knew how to point us in the right direction for some after-hours fun once the showcase was over. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Smarten Up - If you don't recognize the facial hair and signutre Cleveland Indians hat, then you're not paying attention to the buzz Maybach Music artist Stalley is creating in the streets. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Feels Good - Its hard for BET Music Matters allum Stalley not to smile, when he's hours away from doing what he loves on stage at SXSW. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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