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Host With the Most - Chris Rock took on the hosting duties for this year's BET Awards. The iconic comedian pulled no punches, calling out everything from Rick Ross's weight to Solange Knowles's temper in his opening monologue.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Pharrell Hearts Missy - Pharrell opened the show with "Come and Get It Bae," but the crowd went wild when surprise guest Missy Elliott joined him on stage. 

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Believe It - Lil' Wayne thrilled the crowd with two new hits: the head banger "Krazy" and the club banger "Believe Me.(Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Act Like a Lady - Gabrielle Union and Regina Hall presented the first award of the night for Best New Artist to August Alsina, who shed a few tears during his acceptance speech. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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The Best - Jhene Aiko took the stage for a performance of her song "The Worst."  (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Dynamic Duet - The lucky girl got a piano accompaniment by none other than John Legend. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Old School Style - Zendaya and Nick Cannon, both sporting fresh threads, presented the award for Best Gospel Artist to Tamela Mann. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Gospel Princess - Vocal powerhouse Tamela Mann was overcome with emotion when accepting her award, and made sure to give a special thank you to her husband, David Mann. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Passing the Torch? - T.I. congratulates Best New Artist award winner August Alsina on his win. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Moment for Life - New Orleans native August Alsina got emotional when accepting his first-ever BET Award. "I told myself if and when I would get up here I wouldn't cry," he said. "I always wondered what this moment right here would feel like. And now I know, so thank you." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Monsieur Marcel - R&B newcomer Adrian Marcel proved he is a star on the rise during his performance. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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High-wire Act - August Alsina's vocal acrobatics were accompanied by an actual acrobat during his performance. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Bodies of Work - NFL star DeSean Jackson, Boris Kodjoe and soccer great Daniel Sturridge distracted all the women in the audience when they presented the award for Best Male Pop Star. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Renaissance Man - Pharrell was a performer, a presenter and also a winner for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist at this year's awards. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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The Return of Breezy - Chris Brown delivers his first performance since his release from jail earlier this month, a rendition of his hit "Loyal." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Loyal Fans - Breezy's fans proved loyal, firing up Twitter with words of support during his performance. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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A Little Help From His Friends - Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker helped bring Breezy's performance to another level by backing him up on drums.

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Someone Call for Delivery? - Chris Rock handed out take out containers of Roscoe's famous chicken and waffles to the A-list crowd. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Uncommon Talent - Common introduces Music Matters artist Gabi Wilson, who gave the world a taste of her talent at the BET Awards. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Neo-Soul Brothers - Legend's second time on stage was to pay tribute to his predecessor Lionel Richie. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Mr. Pope Goes to Washington - Kevin Hart pokes fun at Kerry Washington's Scandal character before they presented the Video of the Year award to Pharrell's "Happy."  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Everything But Mediocre - Keyshia Cole danced along to T.I.'s performance of "No Mediocre." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Dressed Down Weezy - Lil Wayne got a lot of love from his YMCMB crew at the awards. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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No Match - Think Like a Man Too's Gary Owen and boxer Mike Tyson presented the award for Best Hip Hop Artist to Drake. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Misdemeanor in the House - Missy Elliott made a triumphant return to the stage at the BET Awards. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Nicki, Reloaded - Nicki Minaj performs her latest banger "Pills 'N Potions" on an Alice in Wonderland-inspired set. (Photo:  Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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He's Happy - Pharrell beat out Beyoncé, Drake and other contenders for Video of the Year for his infectious hit "Happy."  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Eye of the Tiger - Draft Day star Terry Crews presented the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards to NBA MVP Kevin Durant and tennis legend Serena Williams. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Fashion Statement - Usher took a page from Pharrell's book by sporting an interesting hat for his medley performance. The singer raised the roof with his classic hits "Confessions," "Caught Up" and more, but also gave us a taste of his new material by performing his latest track, "Good Kisser." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Fresh Face - Music Matters artist Gabi Wilson gives us a taste of her talent at the BET Awards. (Photo:  Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lady in Leather - Jennifer Hudson showed us her wild — and naughty — side with a performance of "Walk It Out."  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Tyga Style - Tyga took the stage with Chris Brown and Lil Wayne for a rendition of Breezy's "Loyal." (Photo: Kevin Mazur/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Higher Purpose - BET Shine A Light Award honorees Tim King and Denzel Thompson get a much-deserved moment of recognition for their philanthropic works. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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The Way She Moves - Trey Songz's performance of "Na Na" steamed up our TV sets with all that lingerie and limb-bending. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Yo-La - Yolanda Adams was bowled over after her performance in the tribute to Lionel Richie. "I have followed his career from the Commodores to where he is now. He is an icon," she gushed backstage. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Master of Soul - Lionel Richie accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award this year with a moving speech and some words of inspiration to all those inspired by his music. "Soul is a feeling, not a color," he shared.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Still Got It - Richie thrilled the crowd by performing some of his classic hits, like "Easy Like Sunday Morning." (Photo:  Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Pretty in Pink - Ledisi takes on the Commodore's "Brick House" for the tribute to Lionel Richie. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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No Dig-Iggy - Iggy Azalea gives the audience what they want by performing her chart-topping hit "Fancy."  (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Just Chadwick - Charming actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Jackie Robinson in the blockbuster biopic 42, gives us a sneak peek of his latest incarnation as James Brown in Get On Up. (Photo:  Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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He Luvs It - After an emotional start to the evening, breakout artist August Alsina brings back the swagger when he accepts the Viewers' Choice Award for "I Luv This." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Pride of Africa - Nigerian musician Davido takes home the prize for Best International Act: Africa. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Across the Pond - Krept and Konan beat out Dizzee Rascal and Rita Ora for Best International Act: UK. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Remembering Ruby - Phylicia Rashad paid a moving tribute to the late, great Ruby Dee during the show. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Hey, Hey Paula - Robin Thicke's performance of his new track "Forever Love" was the latest move in his campaign to win back estranged wife Paula Patton. Thicke ended his performance by flashing a picture of the two of them kissing. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Love Notes - Never one for subtlety, Robin Thicke's message was loud and clear during his performance at the BET Awards. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Tear It Down, Ty - Tyrese gets back to his R&B roots with a soul-churning performance at the BET Awards. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Soft As... - Speaking of the '90s, Silk brought us back to our Walkman days with "Freak Me."  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Iggy and Tip - Hitmaker T.I. and It Girl Iggy Azalea form a duet at the BET Awards. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Above Average - T.I. later gave us an anything-but solo performance of his track "No Mediocre."  (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Red Carpet Crew - Bow Wow, Keshia Chante and Rodney Howard take a break from their red carpet duties to grace the stage. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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YMCMB Love Fest - Nicki Minaj had a lot to say about her YMCMB mentor, Lil Wayne, while accepting the Best Group award. “This is a real family, this wasn’t put together by no record label. This was hand-picked by this man right here," she said, pointing to Weezy. "I thank you every day for what you put together.”     (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)