Pusha T: Road to the BET Awards 2012

The G.O.O.D Music MC joins the star-studded line-up.

Signs with Def Jam, August 31, 2011 - Pusha T's career has been moving in the right direction since he made the decision to go solo. His partnerships with Def Jam and G.O.O.D. Music have afforded him some very high-profile placements — and that's only the beginning. (Photo: Courtesy Def Jam Records)

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Pusha T: Road to the BET Awards 2012 - Pusha T's career has been moving in the right direction since he made the decision to go solo. His partnerships with Def Jam and G.O.O.D. Music have afforded him some very high profile placements and that's only the beginning. BET.com takes a look at what Pusha's been up to in the past 12 months that have led him to the BET Awards 2012 stage. (Photo: Courtesy Def Jam Records)

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"Trouble on My Mind," July 8, 2011 - Following the release of his first solo mixtape project Fear of God in March 2011, Pusha dropped Fear of God II, his debut solo album, a few months later [Nov. 8]. The first single was "Trouble on My Mind" featuring Odd Future frontman Tyler, The Creator. (Photo: Courtesy Twitter)

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"Trouble on My Mind," July 8, 2011 - Following the release of his first solo mixtape project Fear of God in March 2011, Pusha dropped Fear of God II, his debut solo album, a few months later [Nov. 8]. The first single was "Trouble on My Mind" featuring Odd Future frontman Tyler, The Creator. (Photo: Courtesy Twitter)

"Amen," August 15, 2011  - With the assist from Kanye West and Young Jeezy, Pusha released "Amen," the second single off his debut solo album. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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"Amen," August 15, 2011  - With the assist from Kanye West and Young Jeezy, Pusha released "Amen" the second single off his debut solo album. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Signs With Def Jam, August 31, 2011 - A couple weeks later, Pusha announced that he signed a solo record deal with Def Jam on top of his deal with Kanye West's label G.O.O.D. Music.(Photo: Alexander Tamargo/WireImage)

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Signs With Def Jam, August 31, 2011 - A couple weeks later, Pusha announced that he signed a solo record deal with Def Jam on top of his deal with Kanye West's label G.O.O.D. Music.(Photo: Alexander Tamargo/WireImage)

How to Make It in America, November 6, 2011  - The G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam signee took his talents to Hollywood with a couple of guest appearances on the second season of the HBO series How To Make It in America. (Photo: Courtesy HBO)

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How to Make It in America, November 6, 2011  - The G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam signee took his talents to Hollywood with a couple of guest appearances on the second season of the HBO series How To Make It in America. (Photo: Courtesy HBO)

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"Exodus 23:1," May 23, 2012 - Pusha T shook up the rap world when he released the scathing banger “Exodus 23:1,” a track many observers took as a diss to Lil Wayne and Drake. Of course Weezy responded, which made for some good ole hip hop jousting.(Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for VEVO)

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"What Do You Take Me For?," September 26, 2011 - Pusha made an unexpected guest appearance on English pop singer Pixie Lott's hit single "What Do You Take Me For?"(Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images)

"Mercy," April 5, 2012  - The G.O.O.D. music family dropped "Mercy" featuring Kanye, Big Sean, 2 Chainz and Pusha, the first official single from their compilation album Cruel Summer. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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"Mercy," April 5, 2012  - The G.O.O.D. music family dropped "Mercy" featuring Kanye, Big Sean, 2 Chainz and Pusha, the first official single from their compilation album Cruel Summer. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

"I Dont Like" Remix, May 1, 2012  - Pusha also recently added a verse onto Chicago newbie Chief Keef's infectious "I Don't Like" remix. The G.O.O.D. Music version of the rowdy track featured verses from Kanye West, Big Sean and Jadakiss.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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"I Dont Like" Remix, May 1, 2012  - Pusha also recently added a verse onto Chicago newbie Chief Keef's infectious "I Don't Like" remix. The G.O.O.D. Music version of the rowdy track featured verses from Kanye West, Big Sean and Jadakiss.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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Pluto Tour, May 8, 2012 - Building up momentum for future releases, including the G.O.O.D. album, Cruel Summer, Pusha announced that he would join Atlanta rapper Future on his 45-city Pluto Tour.  A G.O.O.D. way to up his profile.(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Pluto Tour, May 8, 2012 - Building up momentum for future releases, including the G.O.O.D. album, Cruel Summer, Pusha announced that he would join Atlanta rapper Future on his 45-city Pluto Tour.  A G.O.O.D. way to up his profile.(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

The-Dream's "Dope B---h," June 5, 2012 - The former Clipse member recently teamed up with The-Dream for the R&B singer's hood love song "Dope B---h."(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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The-Dream's "Dope B---h," June 5, 2012 - The former Clipse member recently teamed up with The-Dream for the R&B singer's hood love song "Dope B---h."(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

"Mercy" Video Released, June 6, 2012  - Pusha was featured in the "Mercy" music video, the first visual off the G.O.O.D. Music Cruel Summer LP. (Photo: Courtesy Island Def Jam)

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"Mercy" Video Released, June 6, 2012  - Pusha was featured in the "Mercy" music video, the first visual off the G.O.O.D. Music Cruel Summer LP. (Photo: Courtesy Island Def Jam)