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Exclusive Access! - This is your backstage pass inside the 2011 Soul Train Awards before the show airs.

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Treach - Treach of Naughty By Nature was at the Fox Theater early and ready for the show to start. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Goodie Mob\r - Backstage getting ready to pay tribute to Heavy D. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Blast From the Past - Montell Jordan and his daughter, Sydney Jordan, ready for the main event. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Congratulations!\r - Cedric the Entertainer congratulating singer Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire after the band received their Legend Award. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Throwback\r - Bootsy Collins and Valerie Simpson, after she presented the Songwriter's Award and gave a heartfelt speech about her late husband, Nick Ashford. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Contemporary Soul Sandwich\r - Jill Scott, right dab in the middle of Mary Mary backstage. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Mary Mary and Mindless Behavior\r - The lovely ladies of Mary Mary looking just as young and vibrant as the teen stars. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Drop It Low - Robin Thicke hanging out with Bushwick Bill backstage at Centric's 3rd Annual Soul Train Awards at the Fox Theatre, November 17, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta - NeNe Leakes and Cynthia Bailey were presenters. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Smooth Operator\r - Morris Day backstage at Soul Train Awards 2011 right before he went and rocked the stage with The Time. (Photo:  Kat Goduco/PictureGroup)

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Lloyd - Backstage interviewing with BET.com (Photo:  Kat Goduco/PictureGroup)

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Robin Thicke and Natalie Cole - Returning to their seats after blessing the stage. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Good Times - Lloyd and Jill Scott congratulating members of Earth, Wind and Fire, and enjoying the show. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Hip Hop - No "doin' the Dougie" for Wolf Blizter this year. Now he's down with "OPP" with Naughty by Nature. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Spoiler Alert - We didn't say anything but this picture of Marsha Ambrosius says it all. (Photo:  Kat Goduco/PictureGroup)

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Miguel and Cee-lo - Backstage after performing. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Our Emcee - Big Tigger introduced all the presenters and kept the crowd hype. (Photo:  Kat Goduco/PictureGroup)

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Smooth and Dapper - Soul Train Awards 2011 performer Stokley Williams of Mint Condition enjoying the show. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Reed Between the Lines in the Building! - Malcom Jamal Warner presented the legend award to Earth, Wind and Fire. (Photo:  Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Braids Are Back - Keri Hilson backstage at Centric's 3rd Annual Soul Train Awards at the Fox Theatre, November 17, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo:  Kat Goduco/PictureGroup)

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White Suit Always a Winner - Keshia Knight Pulliam rocking the "grown woman" look backstage at Soul Train Awards 2011.  (Photo:  Kat Goduco/PictureGroup)

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New Hairdo - Chrisette Michele chucks the deuces to the natural and rocks a new short cut to the awards. (Photo: Kat Goduco/PictureGroup)

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Styling! - Bootsy Collins in his eclectic suit and Malcolm Jamal Warner in the more classic look at Centric's 3rd Annual Soul Train Awards at the Fox Theatre, November 17, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Black Star Power - Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire and his wife, Shelly, seated and enjoying Centric's 3rd Annual Soul Train Awards at the Fox Theatre, November 17, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Cobalt Blue - Robin Thicke chose a bold suit color to stand out in the audience at the show. (Photo:  Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Cee-Lo and Melanie Fiona - After performing, the two interviewed with BET.com backstage. (Photo: Kat Goduco/PictureGroup)

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Marsha Ambrosius - In the audience enjoying Centric's 3rd Annual Soul Train Awards at the Fox Theatre, November 17, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Lloyd and Keri Hilson - The R&B singers both graced the stage. You'll have to tune in to see in what capacity though. (Photo:  Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Distinguished Gentleman - Doug E. Fresh, Wolf Blitzer, Big Tigger and Keith Sweat backstage at Centric's 3rd Annual Soul Train Awards at the Fox Theatre, November 17, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: by Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Made It in America - Best New Artist nominee Miguel rocking his red, white and blue. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Bootsy Collins - Always one to stand out in a crowd. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Paying Homage to the Greats! - Young Lloyd showing love to our 2011 legend, Gladys Knight. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)