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All Aboard the Soul Train! - What better way to kick off the show than a grand performance with none other than Jennifer Hudson. Rocking out to "I Can't Describe," she once again illuminated the stage for a proper opening. Also joining her were Evelyn "Champagne" King and Chaka Khan, who kept the energy rolling high.(Photo : Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Champagne Queens - Singer Evelyn "Champagne" King made a huge splash by performing her hit "I'm in Love." (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Bonus Tip - T.I. came in and dropped a special guest verse, mixing in his hip hop swagger and charm.  (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Master Host - Comedian and actor Anthony Anderson entered the stage to commence with his hosting duties. What could he possibly have in store? (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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A Very Special Dance Routine - Turns out Anthony had a dance routine lined up that included him rocking out to songs like "Poison," "The Humpty Dance," "Red Nose," and "Bugatti." Of course, everything was cool until he tried to do the split above.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Getting Played 2? - Vivica A. Fox and actor/comedian Bill Bellamy came to announce the winner for Best New Artist. Cinema fans may recall they shared time together in the movie Getting Played. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Monáe Painting - Janelle Monáe introduced Wale and Stokely Williams for a splendid performance. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Makes Us Wanna Holler - Stokely Williams, of the group Mint Condition, came out with rapper Wale (not pictured) to perform a rendition of "Inner City Blues" that transitioned into the song "LoveHate Thing." (Photo: M aury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Nothing But Love Here - Wale rapping alongside Stokely for the "Inner City Blues" and "LoveHate Thing" mashup helped add a spin on both songs.  (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Destiny and DeVaughn - Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams and singer/songwriter Raheem DeVaughn get ready to announce the winner for Best Collaboration. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Alicia Quarles and Wolf Blitzer Deliver Good News - TV personality Alicia Quarles and news correspondent Wolf Blitzer get the audience prepared for the blue-eyed soul segment. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Word From the Good Doctor - Quarles and Blitzer also touched base with Dr. Oz, who explained why soul music is a universal language and is good for the body! (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Just "B." - The segment started with Jon B. stepping out singing "They Don't Know." We're sure they do judging by the response. There was no denying the impact that Jon has had on R&B.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Soul on Ice - The blue-eyed soul segment ended on another throwback moment with the return of none other than Vanilla Ice. And yes, he stepped out to "Ice Ice Baby." Big Tigger made sure to hold it down on the wheels of steel as Ice finished up with a massive shout out to Soul Train.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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What You Would Do - Saxophonist Dave Koz holds it down while singer Bobby Caldwell belts out "What You Won't Do." (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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TKT - Singers Tyrese Gibson, Kristal Lyndriette and Tank  came out to announce K. Michelle's performance. Talk about a soulful trio.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Very Special Performance - K. Michelle stepped out to the tune of "Can't Raise a Man" and later segued into "VSOP." Her attire was angelic, which makes sense because her voice is just heavenly. (Photo by Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Nothing to Lust About - Anthony Anderson kept his hilarity on a high note by introducing Lustacy, his fake R&B band from back in the day. After some provocative (read: disturbing) dancing, Boris Kodjoe cut them short and apologized for the display. (Photo by Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Kodjoe Knows Soul - Real Husbands star Boris Kodjoe presents the newly renamed Chaka Khan Best Female R&B Artist Award. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Writing's on the Wall - Kandi Burruss and George Benson announce The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter of the Year Award.  (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Not Sweatin' It - Keith Sweat accepted his Lifetime Acheivement Award in classy, smooth fashion. As a new jack R&B pioneer he helped push the culture in a new direction and engineered a sound that would be cherished for generations. Salute! (Photo by Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Keith Brings the Heat! - Next, he stepped out to perform after accepting his award. Of course he stayed true to his fans and performed all of his hits, which included the likes of "Don't Stop Your Love" and "Nobody." (Photo by Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Keith-n' the Faith - Faith Evans joined Keith Sweat for a special duet performance of "Make It Last Forever." Indeed, this moment certainly will. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Love From the UK - Actor Idris Elba hit the stage to show his love for Soul Train, introduce a preview to the movie Mandela (which he is starring in) and announce the winner for Video of the Year. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Hip Hop's Got Soul - Bay Area legend E-40 and actor/musician Tristan Wilds connect to present the Hip Hop Song of the Year. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Braxton and Baby - Toni Braxton and Babyface help warm the stage up for none other than Toni's sister Tamar.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Ivy League - Tamar Braxton made a splash on the stage with her intricate ivy seesaw and gorgeous purple dress. Her songs of choice: "Love and War," "The One" and "All the Way Home." (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Deb and David Shout Out Dionne - Actress Debbie Allen and record producer David Foster do the introduction for Dionne Warwick's Legend Award. Both are legends themselves, which makes this a very fitting moment. (Photo: than Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Ron Isley on First! - Ron Isley started the tribute first  by singing "Alfie." As a Soul Train legend and iconic R&B star, it was a brilliant way to start things off. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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From One American Idol to Another - Ruben Studdard left everyone in awe with his rendition of "A House Is Not a Home." For those that aren't familiar, Dionne Warwick sung the original and it was covered in the '80s by Luther Vandross. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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No Walkin' By This - Chrisette Michele helped keep spirits high by singing the classic "Walk On By." (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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A Knight to Remember - If it wasn't enough, Gladys Knight came through to show love by covering "Anyone Who Had a Heart." Judging by how she sounded, she certainly has a big one with a special place for Ms. Warwick. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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That's What Soul Train Is For! - The final song performed for the Dionne Warwick tribute was "That's What Friends Are For," which included all singers who took part in the tribute — Bobby V, Kenny Lattimore, Chrisette Michele, Eric Benét, Gladys Knight, Ronald Isley, Candice Glover, Eddie Levert and Ruben Studdard. It was a beautiful moment that truly illustrated why she is a legend. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Big Speech - As Dionne Warwick stepped to the stage to accept the Legend Award from singer Gladys Knight, Debbie Allen and David Foster referred to her as "the remarkable Dionne Warwick," which is a spot on description given her history. Always humble, Warwick admitted that "legend is something I was shying away from" while thanking everyone for their support. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Positive Peebles - Larenz Tate, host Anthony Anderson and Mario Van Peebles spoke about keeping things positive before the Warren G performance. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Regulator Returns - Keen viewers might recall that Warren once regulated at BET Awards. Well, for those looking to relive that good ol' funk experience, then you can expect nothing less than the best when he comes to kick-off the old school melody with "Regulate." RIP Nate Dogg.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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No Warmin' Up Needed - Because, as we all know, Big Daddy Kane always brings the heat. After Warren G performed, Big Daddy Kane helped close the show as part of the throwback hip hop segment. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Long Live the Kane - Kane wasn't shy about his stage antics. While performing, he got extra hype and did a full split.  (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Rick the Ruler! - The old school performance only gets more interesting! Slick Rick joined the fray, opening his set with classsics like "Hey Young World" and "Children's Story." (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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A Good Way to Close "The Show" - Yes indeed! Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh connected to perform their hip hop classic cut "The Show."(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Fresh Beats - Doug E. Fresh reminded everyone that he is the human beatbox and proceeded to do his classic routine.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Soul Train Blitz? - The show wouldn't be complete without a Soul Train line. Even Wolf Blitzer knows this! (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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From Soul Food to Soul Train - Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe both danced their way to the end of the Soul Train line. They are certainly a hip couple on the hippest trip! (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Ice Keeps Sliding - Vanilla Ice also participated, gliding down the line with the same ease as a fresh piece of ice. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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And That's a Wrap! - Soul Train Awards 2013 concluded and once again it was a wonderful night of feel good vibes for everyone to cherish. Find out who won when Soul Train Awards 2013 premieres on December 1 at 8P/7C! Until next year, make sure to enjoy life with a healthy side of peace, love and SOUUUL!(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)