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Wading Free in the Water - Beyoncé and her dancers electrified the crowd showing us what freedom looks like with this water-bound African dance performance. By Kellee Terrell(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Together Again - The Grammy-winning rapper got in Formation with Queen Bey as they gave us one of the most unapologetically Black performances of the year. Utter FIYAH!(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Black and White - Desiigner showed out and get the crowd hyped with their megahit "Panda." (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Hamilton Hosts - Can’t score a ticket to Tony-winning smash Hamilton? No worries. Hosts Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson got you with their hilarious take on the Broadway hit musical. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lemonade Rules 101 - Empire’s Taraji P. Henson looked stunning in this sheer skirt as she gave the fellas the rules of Lemonade. Hope they were taking notes. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Getting Political - Looking dapper dressed in all white, Terrence J got political and serious reminding folks to vote this fall. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Power to the Purple One - Bilal gave us chills with his emotional and sexy rendition of Prince’s “Beautiful Ones.” He even got on the floor with it! (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Soul Sister - Erykah Badu channeled her inner "Sign O' the Times" with her cover of "The Ballad of Dorothy Parker." Sang!(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Host Duties - Anthony Anderson is holding it down as the co-host of tonight's ceremony.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Generation Gap - Karrueche Tran joked about Deon Cole's lack of emoji literacy before announcing the nominees. It's OK, grandpa.(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Props to Our Future - Black-ish actress Yara Shahidi looks like a million bucks as she announces the winner. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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See Right Through You - Tinashe looks stellar in this sheer lace number as she introduces singer Bibi Bourelly.(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Drumline - Questlove pounded it out during the first Prince tribute of the night. There is nothing he can't do!(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Hawtness - French Montana was joined by Fat Joe and Remy Ma for the summer banger "All the Way Up.” We see you, boo.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Dos and Don'ts - Bryson Tiller graciously accepts the award for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist award for his latest album and single "Don't." (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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The Bronx Bomber - New York legend Fat Joe gave it his all on the stage with French Montana and  Remy Ma. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Dates Really Do Matter - Potentially the best looking on-screen couple of the night, Regina Hall and Morris Chestnut joked about the art of dating and their new thriller When the Bough Breaks. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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It’s All About the Sistas - Our favorite Cookie monster Taraji P. Henson, takes home the award for Best Actress thanking her sistas for inspiring her and reminding us that Trump is a real threat. Word. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Jumpman - Future (sans Drake) thanked God and his label as he took the award for Best Group. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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The Newest Edition - The cast of the upcoming New Edition biopic, Bobby Brown and Empire’s Bryshere Y. Gray were all smiles announcing the winner for Best Actress.(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Baby Boy - Black-ish’s little one Miles Brown looks adorable announcing the Athletes of the Year.(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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At Ease - First Lieutenant Kenyatta H. Ruffin accepts the Shine a Light Award. Keep shining bright. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Call Her Ms. Keys - Songstress Alicia Keys was her own DJ tonight, giving us numerous versions of her hit single “In Common.”(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Starting a Riot - Hailing all the way from Germany, Bibi Bourelly was full of soulful swag as she belted out her beautiful hit “Riot.”(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Take Us Home - Not a dry eye was in the house after Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson belted out her cover of "Purple Rain." Tissue please. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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The Purple Ones - Tori Kelly joined the legendary Stevie Wonder as they paid homage to Prince with their take on “Take Me With U.”  (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Isn't He Lovely? - Legend Stevie Wonder was everything during his and Tori Kelly's tribute to Prince. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Mama’s Here - Beyoncé had to jet to London, but no worries, Mama Tina Knowles-Lawson stepped in and accepted the award for Best Video on her eldest daughter’s behalf. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Trapping Our Hearts - Best New Artist Bryson Tiller is the truth on stage. Plus, he thanked his granny and his mama when he won his award. Swoon. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Best at Everything - Bryson Tiller is out there giving us his "Trap Soul" and we are here for all of it. Trust.(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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The Queen's Protégés - Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle proved once again why the duo caught Queen Bey's eye. Flawless. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Telling Our History - Birth of a Nation stars Gabrielle Union, Nate Parker and Aja Naomi King didn't just hand out an award tonight — they reminded us why it's important to tell our stories our own way. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Home for the Holidays - J. B. Smoove, Omar Epps, Gabrielle Union and Kimberly Elise were serving up jokes and a preview of their new film Almost Christmas. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Our Hero - Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx shared the stage with his youngest daughter Annalise Bishop as he spoke about the impact that Muhammad Ali had on him and the rest of the world. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Daddy's Little Girl - Laila Ali gave an emotional speech about her love for her father and the incredible legacy he left behind. RIP.(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Hail to Our Queen - Chairman and CEO of BET Networks Debra L. Lee literally glowed as she praised Humanitarian Award winner Jesse Williams.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Black Lives Really Do Matter - Grey’s Anatomy actor and Humanitarian Award winner Jesse Williams brought down the house with his speech on Black liberation, police brutality and why our lives do matter. Power to the people! (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Teamwork Makes The Dream Work - Co-hosts Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson were in sync and on-point tonight. Great job!(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Rain Down on Me - Soul singer Maxwell gave us life with his new single “Lake by the Ocean.” Calgon, take us away. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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This Is How You Do It, Madge - Maxwell showed Madonna that this is how you cover Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U.” Hope she was paying attention. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Hot and Bothered - Usher and Yung Thug had all the ladies’ loins on fire tonight with his new single “No Limits.” Dayum boo!(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Do the Right Thing - Rocking his head-to-toe purple, Oscar-winner Spike Lee talked up all of Samuel L. Jackson’s stellar accomplishments as he handed his friend the Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo: evin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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'L' Stands for Legend - Samuel L. Jackson thanked his wife, daughter and all the little people who helped him get to where the Oscar-nominee is today. Humble, on-point and powerful. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Golden Goddess - Singer Fantasia looked like a bronzed goddess on stage tonight. You go girl! (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Caring for the Community - Honoree Marcus Duke accepts the Shine a Light Award for his tenacity and drive to give back to the community. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Costume Change! - With every costume change, co-host Tracee Ellis Ross looked better and better. Love this look! (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Age Ain't Nothing but a Number     - Usher was on stage popping and locking like he's still 18, not missing a beat. We see you, Usher, we see you. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Black Magic - Rapper Future cast a spell over the audience with his "Wicked" performance.(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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FIYAH! - Future brought the heat on stage tonight. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Funk It Up! - Anderson .Paak was giving you funk, soul and everything in between. Plus, did you see him jump to those drums like it was nothing? Remember his name folks.    (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Drizzy, Where You At? - Because rapper Drake wasn't at the awards, the cast of Almost Christmas accepted his Best Hip Hop Artist award on his behalf. You were missed Drizzy!(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Every Vote Counts - DJ Khaled and BET InstaStar winner Verlla Pace were a great team as they announced the Viewer's Choice Award.(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Praise Him! - Iconic singer Kirk Franklin gets emotional as he accepts the Best Gospel/Inspirational Award. Amen.    (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Twinsies - Co-host Anthony Anderson stole Janelle Monáe's Prince-inspired look. Who do you think wore it best? (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Boy, Bye - Anderson doubled down his Prince look, even rocking the a**less chaps. Oh Anthony! (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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About That Pop Life - No doubt, Prince was smiling down at Janelle Monáe for her electrifying tribute to him. She even rocked the Purple One’s infamous a**less chaps. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Reigning Down - As usual, the Q.U.E.E.N. brought her A-game and KILLED it with her fabulous rendition of “Delirious,” “Kiss,” “Pop Life” and “I Would Die 4 U." Chills. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Revolution - Sheila E. did not come to play, she came to slay, pay homage to her dear friend Prince and remind folks that Linda Perry is the one who's not relevant. (Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)