A Countdown of the Top 35 Moments on BET

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30. Janet Jackson Speaks on Michael Jackson's Passing - The King of Pop died on June 25, 2009, and just three days after his passing, his sister Janet Jackson took to the stage at the 2009 BET Awards to address the world. Visibly shaken, the music icon shared some kind words about her brother, even saying that the Jackson family was too affected by the tragedy to attend the show. She ended her speech saying, "To you, Michael is an icon, to us, Michael is family."(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
29: Jay Z Promotes Hip Hop Unity at 2001 BET Awards - After performing "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" at the 2001 BET Awards, Jay Z brought a new meaning to hip hop unity. He brought a slew of rappers and hip hop heavyweights on stage with him during his performance, including Ja Rule, Snoop Dogg, Nelly and Damon Dash. It was a moment that the hip hop community remembers to this day.(Photo: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)
28: Mo'Nique Gets "Crazy in Love" at the 2004 BET Awards - Who could forget this moment? Comedian and Oscar-winning actress Mo'Nique gave Queen Bey a run for her money when she performed her own rendition of 'Yoncé's breakout smash "Crazy in Love." Backed by a slew of full-figured back up dancers, Mo'Nique was basically flawless, and Bey definitely approved, giving her a standing ovation.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com)
27. MC Lyte Freestyles on Rap City - Proving that she is indeed one of the pioneers of hip hop, especially for female emcees, MC Lyte appeared on BET's Rap City in 2002 and laid down a jaw-dropping 16 bars like no other. The legendary artist's bars were backed by Big Tigger's impressive beat-boxing skills. Talent all around.(Photo: BET)26: BET Presents S.O.S. Saving Ourselves - Following the tragic earthquake in Haiti, celebrities from all different genres and worlds of media came together to raise money at BET's S.O.S. Saving Ourselves. From Diddy and Jay Z, to Mary J. Blige and Jazmine Sullivan, the 2010 benefit concert and telethon brought out some of the best talent the industry had to offer and managed to raise a record amount of money for the cause.(Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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29: Jay Z Promotes Hip Hop Unity at 2001 BET Awards - After performing "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" at the 2001 BET Awards, Jay Z brought a new meaning to hip hop unity. He brought a slew of rappers and hip hop heavyweights on stage with him during his performance, including Ja Rule, Snoop Dogg, Nelly and Damon Dash. It was a moment that the hip hop community remembers to this day.(Photo: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)

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