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We're Being Honored - Wayne Brady starts the show off and introduces each of the BET Honors Honorees. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Your Master of Ceremony -  Actor Wayne Brady speaks onstage at BET Honors 2014. (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Wayne Brady Has a Few Words - The comedian gets a chance to express a few words toward his fellow BET hosts and leading stars. (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Showing His Sides - Wayne Brady breaks out into a risqué performance to show that he's not just your average comedian.(Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Wayne Brady Shows His Sexy - The comedian turns things up when he performs Genuwine's classic "Pony" with some remixed lyrics.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Mariah's Grand Entrance - Mimi kicks off the BET Honors show with a performance from her upcoming album, The Art of Letting Go. (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Like a Dream - Singer-songwriter Mariah Carey gives a dream-like performance on the BET Honors stage.Don't miss Mimi's grace-like singing at the BET Honors on February 25th at 9P/8C.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Fixing to Say Something - ScandalBET's Joe Morton presents Kenneth Chenault with the BET Honors Corporate Citizen Award.(Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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A Citizen Amongst Us - Chairman and CEO of American Express Kenneth I. Chenault gives a humbling speech as he accepts his BET Honors Corporate Citizen Award. See us salute this humaniatarian and leader at BET Honors on February 24th at 9P/8C.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Diana for the Day - Tamar Braxton gets an opportunity to channel Diana Ross with a rendition of the theme song from the film Mahogany, "Do You Know Where You're Going To"(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Upside Down - Tamar Braxton gives us life as she performs another Diana Ross hit, "Upside Down." (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tamar Wins - Singer Tamar Braxton finishes off her tribute to Berry Gordy off strong.(Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Started from the Bottom - Ludacris presents Ice Cube's Entertainment Award. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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One Brother to the Other - Ice Cube (L) accepts his BET Honors Entertainment Award from rapper/actor Ludacris. (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Ice Cube's Outside of the Box - The entertainer gives a heartfelt speech as he accepts his BET Honors Entertainment Award. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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A Night of Legends - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BET Networks Debra L. Lee opens the show by thanking all of the guests and honorees for attending.Don't miss the BET Honors on February 24th at 9P/8C.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Feeling Royal - Musician Jessica Betts performs an acoustic version of Lorde's "Royals" and kills.  (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Brotherly Singing Love - Singers Vincent Visser (L) and Vicus Visser of Vfour Music perform onstage at BET Honors 2014.Don't miss the extraordinary BET Honors show on February 24th at 9P/8C.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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She Makes It Look Easy - Janelle Monae gives an ultra energetic performance of The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back." Want to see her bless the stage? Tune into BET Honors on February 24th at 9P/8C.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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On a Cloud - Janelle Monae's perfomance leaves us in awe as she takes us soaring with a performance of The Jackson 5's "ABC." (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Selfie Time - Actor Wayne Brady (L) steals a selfie moment with musician Smokey Robinson. (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tracks of His Tears - Smokey Robinson pours his heart out with his performance to honor Berry Gordy, singing "Tracks of My Tears."  (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Open Arms - Smokey Robinson expressed uncontrollable love for his friend, Berry Gordy.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Vision - Berry Gordy gives his Thank You speech after recieving his BET Honors Visionary Award.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Frienship Personified - Smokey Robinson recalls he and Berry Gordy's life-long frienship. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Buying the Visuals - Actor Anthony Anderson presents Carrie Mae Weems with the BET Honors Visual Arts Award.(Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Her Work Speaks - Visual artist Carrie Mae Weems gives an eloquent speech to accept her BET Honors Visual Arts Award. (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Let's Do This! - Actor Wayne Brady (L) gets challenegd by fellow actor Anthony Anderson.See what came of their little spat and watch the BET Honors on February 24th at 9P/8C.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Soul of a Saint - Karen Clark-Sheard tears down the house with her rendition of "Amazing Grace." (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Light Shined Through - Karen Clark-Sheard performs a gospel number and lights up the stage. (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Giving the Glory - Aretha Franklin's granddaughter, Victorie Franklin performs Tamela Mann's "Take Me to the King" to honor her grandmother. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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All Hail the Queen - Jennifer Hudson eases into her great performance for Aretha Franklin at the BET Honors. (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Hudson's Heavy Performance - Jennifer Hudson sings her heart out for "The Queen of Soul." (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Channeling the Soul - Jennifer Hudson sings some soaring notes with her tribute to Aretha Franklin. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Queen Approves - Aretha Franklin thanks everyone for her dynamic tribute. (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Madiba - We saw a riveting short film on the life on Nelson Mandela.Watch the BET Honors on February 24th at 9P/8C to see Mandela's tribute. (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Queen Keeps Singing - Aretha Franklin gives a hair raising performance to honor Nelson Mandela.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Remembering Mandela - The late Nelson Mandela's children, Mbuso Mandela, Zindzi Mandela, and Bambatha Mandela say a few words on behalf of their father. (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Ending a Great Night - Host Wayne Brady stands with the BET Honorees to close the show.Don't miss the BET Honors on February 24th at 9P/8C. (Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)