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Welcome to the BET Experience, Day 1 - Welcome to the first day of the BET Experience at L.A. Live!Excitement and anticipation filled the air as Los Angeles Unified School District’s All District High School Marching Band led us into Fan Fest! Take a look at all the festivities that went down on Day 1 after the jump!(Photo: Ben Horton/Getty Images for BET)

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Experience the Drumline - The drumline marched to the beat as excited attendees looked on. (Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for BET)

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The Grand Opening - Cheerleaders, trombones, fanfare and music everywhere! What a perfectly fitting parade for the BET Experience!  (Photo: Ben Horton/Getty Images for BET)

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The Ribbon Cutting - Los Angeles’ political dignitaries attended the ribbon cutting, including Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA), AEG Vice Chairmen Ted Fikre and of course, our CEO Debra Lee.  (Photo: Ben Horton/Getty Images for BET)

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Debra Lee Out and About - After the movie-like kickoff, CEO Debra Lee walked around Fan Fest to take in all of the hot festivities. (Photo: Ben Horton/Getty Images for BET)

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The Centric Pavilion - Centric brought out soulful singer Lyfe Jennings to perform in the Centric Pavilion! The grown and sexy version of BET Pavilion featured a health and wellness booth, fun giveaways and swag, and celebrity meet and greets with Boris Kodjoe,Nicole Ari Parker, Brian McKnight and more! (Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for BET)

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Brian McKnight at the Centric Pavilion - R&B crooner Brian McKnight talked to fans and signed autographs in the Centric Pavilion at Fan Fest.(Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for BET)

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Brian McKnight Signs Autographs - Brian McKnight took the time to sign autographs for excited fans inside the Centric Pavilion.(Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for BET)

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Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker in the Centric Pavilion - Actors and married couple Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker signed autographs and greeted fans inside the Centric Pavilion.(Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for BET)

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Sprite Court - Everyone from fitness enthusiasts to those who just love sports enjoyed the Sprite Sports Court! Fans got a chance to play ball, check out youth league games and performances by local artists on Day 1. (Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images for BET)

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BET Experience Dance 4 Hope Featuring Marques Houston - Singer and dancer Marques Houston emceed Dance 4 Hope on the Sprite Court. Dance 4 Hope is a is a fun-filled community event to raise support for the programs and services provided for victims of domestic violence and educate youth about healthy relationships and dating violence(Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images for BET)

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Dance 4 Hope: The Mini Rockers - The Mini Rockers performed during the BET Experience Dance 4 Hope. (Photo:Angela Weiss/Getty Images for BET)

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Dance 4 Hope: Miniotics Dance Crew - Miniotics Dance Crew performed on the Sprite Court during the BET Experience Dance 4 Hope. (Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images for BET)

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On the Sprite Court: Colton B. Performs - Colton B. showed off his acrobatic skills as he performed on the Sprite Court at BET Experience. (Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images for BET)

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On the Sprite Court: Razon Performs - Singer Razon gave a powerful performance on the Sprite Court during BET Experience.(Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images for BET)

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The Coke Wheel of Fortune - At one of our refreshment stations, Coca-Cola had a wheel so that attendees could win a Coke drink of their choice. Great game in the hot weather! (Photo: Ben Horton/Getty Images for BET)

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Taste of Soul - Restaurateurs, chefs, and caters turned up the taste quotient on the first day of the "Taste of a Taste of Soul at the BET Experience Fan Fest! Guests enjoyed food from every category as vendors left no tatsebuds unturned. (Photo: Ben Horton/Getty Images BET)   

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The 106 Stage - The 106 & Park Stage was hotter than the L.A. heat! With appearances from Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum and performances by Mindless Behavior, Janelle Monáe and Jason Derulo. (Photo: John Ricard/Getty Images for BET)

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BET Pavilion - Ambiance, plush furniture, a hot DJ, charging stations, BET Swag, flat screens and celebs galore. The BET Pavilion was one of the hottest places to be at Fan Fest. (Photo: James W. Lemke/Getty Images for BET)

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Music Matters Stage: Mali Music - He may be a church boy, but his gospel music is anything but old school! The singer-songwriter had people in the Music Matters Stage audience rocking with him! (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for BET)

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Nick Cannon in the BET Pavilion - Nick Cannon stopped through the BET Pavilion during Fan Fest. The star enjoyed the ambience and hot DJ. (Photo: James W. Lemke/Getty Images for BET)

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Get the Spark! Girls Clinic Featuring Lisa Leslie - Legendary former WNBA player Lisa Leslie coached young women on basketball at her youth clinic on the Sprite Court.(Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images for BET)

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Music Matters Stage: Kimberly Nichole - The critically acclaimed Kimberly Nichole's sweet, strong sounds wafted across the Music Matters Stage.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for BET)

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The Spike Bellator Stage - Fans got the chance to step up to the Bellator MMA cage and get lessons like a pro! (Photo: Araya Diaz/Getty Images for BET)

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BET Experience Beauty Lounge Presented by CoverGirl and Pantene Pro-V - Pampered and beautified, the ladies who attended the beauty lounge were treated to hair styles, manicures and beauty swag all against the backdrop of MC Lyte on the 1s and 2s.(Photo: Paul Hebert/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The BET Community Stage: The Spiritual Hi-Tones - The Spiritual Hi-Tones performed on the BET Community Stage in front of a crowd of spirited onlookers. (Photo: Ben Horton/Getty Images for BET)

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