2013 BET Hip Hop Awards Show Highlights
The best moments from another high-powered show.
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Uncle Snoop - Uncle Snoop arrives at the 2013 BET Awards in style. The rap great hit them switches to set the show off right. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Gangsta Party - We couldn't have had a better start to the show than Uncle Snoop getting loose with some lovely ladies in the house. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Protect Ya Neck - Though he was only presenting the Reese Perfect Combo Award, Kevin Hart came with some official backup. The Real Husbands star needed the police presence to keep him safe after clowning half the rappers in the building. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Mean Dream - The first performance of the night came from Philly's own Meek Mill, who kicks off his set with a passionate rendition of his hard-charging "Dreams and Nightmare Intro." (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Next Level - From the "Intro" to a crowd-pleasing outro. Meek closed out his set with the new MMG club banger "Levels."(Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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No Problem - With no Drake and A$AP Rocky in the building, Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz accepted the Reese Perfect Combo Award for their role in the ubiquitous banger, "F--- Problem." (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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2 Chainz - 2 Chainz was back on the BET Hip Hop Awards stage for the second year in a row. This time he went solo to perform the latest cut, "Fork," from his sophomore album, B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Cashing In - There was a mini Cash Money Records reunion when Mannie Fresh and Juvenile joined 2 Chainz on stage. Fresh backed Chainz up on the B.O.A.T.S. banger "Used 2," while Juvenile rocked his classic "Back That Thang Up." (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Good Look - If the feds are watching, then they must like what they see behind 2 Chainz as he delivers a performance of his new single, "Used 2." (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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New Power Couple - Bow Wow was in the building to present the Rookie of the Year award with his new 106 & Park co-host, Keisha Chante. Mr. 106 gave the Canadian beauty a warm BET welcome to the Hip Hop Awards. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Three the Hard Way - Three of hip hop's hot tested hit makers joined forces for a powerhouse medley. Future set things off with "Honest," followed by DJ Khaled's "I Wanna Be With You" and Rozay's "No Games."
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Hometown Hero - Future treated his hometown crowd to a special performance of "S---" that viewers can watch on BET.com exclusively. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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So Serious - Kevin Hart may not like it, but Rick Ross put on quite the show in his velvet suit. All eyes were on the Miami boss as he performed the Mastermind single "No Games." (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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House of Cards - It's a West Coast G-thang when Uncle Snoop kicked it with Daz, YG and DJ Mustard over a game of cards. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Put Ya Drinks Up - Uncle Snoop was calling the shots from everywhere tonight. Before introducing 2 Chainz to the stage, he poured a fresh glass for the ladies.(Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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The Crown - French Montana got a royal assist from Diddy. The hip hop cash king came out to drop a verse on French's "Ain't Worried About Nothin" remix.Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Power Circle - When's the last time you saw Diddy and Uncle Snoop on the same stage? You're welcome. Rick Ross and the two music icons joined French Montana to rock out the "Ain't Worried About Nothin" remix.(Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Heavy Hitters - This star-studded moment was brought to you by the BET Hip Hop Awards. Rick Ross and Diddy take center stage.(Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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In Full Control - Black Hippy hit the stage in a major way at the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards. Kendrick Lamar delivered fan-favorite "Money Tree" with an assist from Jay Rock. (Photo: Moses Robinson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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ScHooling 'Em - ScHoolboy Q had a solo moment performing his hot "Collard Greens" to set up another TDE moment in the show. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Rich Forever - We know some of you rappers were feeling some type of way, but getting Uncle Snoop together with Atlanta's next big star, Rich Homie Quan, is just the way we do it at the BET Hip Hop Awards. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Lyte Up - Eve had the honor of being the presenter of the I Am Hip Hop award to MC Lyte. The Philly rapper reminded fans how Lyte paved the way for her and many other femcees who followed in her foot steps. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Shine a Lyte - MC Lyte gave an impactful speech as this year's recipient of the I Am Hip Hop award.(Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Real Talk - Kevin Hart and Uncle Snoop introduce the hilarious Real Husbands Cypher. Epic! (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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