All-Access Pass

Go behind-the-scenes with your favorite celebrities!

All-Access Pass - Get a fabulous look behind-the-scenes of an extraordinary night!

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All-Access Pass - Get a fabulous look behind-the-scenes of an extraordinary night!

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Black Excellence - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BET Debra L. Lee is the epitome of black excellence as she takes the stage to open the pre-show.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Photo By Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET

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BET Honors  - BET Networks' CEO Debra L. Lee welcomes everyone to the prestigious awards ceremony, BET Honors.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Joke's on You - Comedian Vanessa Fraction has the audience in tears!(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Stand-Up Gal - Vanessa Fraction warms up the audience with some good ol' laughs.  (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Shades of Christon Gray - Singer-songwriter Christon Gray gets the crowd rocking before the show.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Keep It Christon - Christon Gray serenades the BET Honors audience with his vibrant vocals.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Front Row  - Filmmaker George Lucas and his wife and Corporate Citizen honoree Mellody Hobson sit alongside Sharon Malone and husband and Public Service honoree Eric Holder during the pre-show.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Diva - Musical Arts honoree Patti LaBelle looks stellar like the true diva she is!(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Natural Beauty - Monica dazzles from her seat with a Southern belle-styled ensemble. Gorgeous!(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Ladies Night - Patti LaBelle and Monica look absolutely breathtaking!(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Entertain Us  - L.A. Reid and Janelle Monae is geared up for excellence.  (Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Come in Peace - Usher attends BET Honors 2016 to present the Business of Entertainment Award to mentor and chairman and CEO of Epic Records L.A. Reid.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Movers and Shakers - Mellody Hobson and Janelle Monáe are an electrifying pair.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Full Circle  - Lee Daniels moves from behind-the-camera to front and center!(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Ebony Empress - Gabourey Sidibe is all smiles as the comedian warms up the crowd.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Gentleman Swag - Mack Wilds looks clean behind the scenes! He's definitely #MCM status tonight and every night.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Like It's 1999 - Host Arsenio Hall and Terrence Howard looked like they were chilling back in the day while at the BET Honors 2016 in Washington, D.C.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Men in Black - Host Arsenio Hall and Empire actor Terrence Howard gather up for a nice photo.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Power of Politics - You can look to Eric Holder to be a perfect representative of what greatness looks like!(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Corporate Savvy - Mellody Hobson is what we aspire to be!(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Rock the Beat - Remember when L.A. Reid gave us life on the drums during his Deele performance?!(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Too Smooth - Raheem DeVaughn slides through in the white on black. Smooth!(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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R&B's Finest - Monica and Usher are the epitome of great R&B music. And they're here together at BET Honors putting those vocals to work!(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Game Changer - L.A. Reid ushered in some of the best in R&B music when he signed Usher and many other famous artists. We salute his amazing contributions to music!(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Legend Amongst Us - Film director Lee Daniels greets friend and fellow honoree Patti LaBelle.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Snatched - Toni Braxton pushed through with this cut-out gown. We are in love!(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Something Proper  - Debra Lee and Mack Wilds strike a pose before the show begins.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Soulstress - Ledisi is giving us 100 percent class and sophistication!(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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You Don't Have to Call - Usher got the call and came through to present to his long-time friend and mentor, L.A. Reid, who paved the way for his success.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Behind the Scenes Mackin' - Aaron Reid and Mack Wilds link up for a nice photo op.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Fresh - Eric Holder and actor Terrence Howard are photoshoot fresh!(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Laughter Is Good for Your Soul  - The laughs keep on rolliing in with Jussie Smollett and Frank Gatson.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Put in Work - Toni Braxton shows L.A. Reid some love during her tribute performance.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Let It Flow - Beautiful is an understatement when we look at Ledisi's look of the night.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Empire's Best - Gabourey Sidibe, Lee Daniels and Terrence Howard bring that Empire realness.(Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Do It for the Children - Eric Holder's children are the major inspiration behind his success and he applauds them as they applaud him on his acceptance speech.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Make You Say 'Ooh' - Did Eddie Levert make you say 'ooh'?! Patti, let us know.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Coolest Trifecta - Songwriter Daryl Simmons, singer-songwriter Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and honoree L.A. Reid are the music dream team.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)"

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What a Wonderful World - Jazmine Sullivan and Fantasia look their best as they prepare to take the stage.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Photo By Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET