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Prince - The man who made music history with classics "1999," "Raspberry Beret" and so many others, and who put on an incredible performance himself, proudly holds up his 2010 BET Lifetime Achievement award.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Alicia Keys - The piano playing singer and songwriter slides off with the Best Female R&B Artist award, her second win of the night.(Photo: Earl Gibson/PictureGroup)

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John Legend - For his contributions to society, the "Ordinary People" singer is honored with a Humanitarian award.(Photo: Lamond Goodloe/PictureGroup)

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Beyoncé - The "Single Ladies" star and Lady Gaga take home BET’s 2010 Video of the Year award for “Video Phone.”

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Nicki Minaj - 2010 was a big year for the rapper at the BET Awards as she nabs a second award, this time in the category of Best New Artist.

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Idris Elba - The sexy Britsh actor and the star of the TV hit Luther was undoubtedly the ladies' number-one pick when he took home the award for Best Actor.

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Mo'Nique - The actress, who has also hosted the BET Awards, wins the Best Actress award for her unforgettable performance in the film Precious.

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Precious - The Lee Daniels directed film, an adaptation of Sapphire's Push, lives up to its name when it wins the Best Movie Award.

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KeKe Palmer - The singer and performance-noticing teenage Hollywood star of Akeelah and the Bee wins the 2010 BET YoungStars award.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Jay-Z and Alicia Keys - Brooklyn's finest shares the stage with another Big Apple native to accept the award for Best Collaboration for their No. 1 smash single and anthem “Empire State of Mind."

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Trey Songz - The Virginia-born crooner, who performs "Yo Side of the Bed" and "Purple Rain" for a Prince tribute, also walks away with the Best Male R&B Artist trophy.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Nicki Minaj - The rapper left no doubt about who the new queen of hip hop is after winning the 2010 Best Female Hip Hop artist honor.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Drake - The Best Male Hip Hop Artist winner lights the stage up during his "Fireworks" and "Over" performances. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Hype Williams - The beloved video and film director proved once again no one creates images quite the way he can when he snatched the Video Director of the Year award at the 2010 BET Awards.

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Serena Williams - The tennis icon who Grand Slams it and knocks it down at Wimbledon deservedly wins BET’s 2010 Subway Sportswoman of the Year award.

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LeBron James - The decision was clear at the 2010 BET Awards: Subway Sportsman of the Year award winner was taking his talents — and his trophy — to Miami.

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Marvin Sapp - The singer's praiseworthy work landed him Best Gospel Artist honors at the 2010 BET Awards.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Dizzee Rascal - The U.K. grime artist and Tongue N' Cheek rapper wins in the Best International Act category.