Exclusive Access: John Legend performs with Ludacris on 106 & Park

John Legend performs on 106 & Park

John Legend - Obama contributor Legend got the opportunity of a lifetime when he was asked to perform at a White House state dinner earlier this year, but was politely declined when he invited the President to join him for a duet. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Talent - John Legend in the green room at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Soul - John Legend in the green room at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Soul - John Legend in the green room at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Mic Check - John Legend and Ludacris in sound check at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Mic Check - John Legend and Ludacris in sound check at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

John Legend - In October, John Legend announced he was canceling his fall tour to finish working on his album. "My team and I have made the agonizing decision to put off the tour until 2013 when we know we will have the new music done and will be ready to fully unveil the creative vision through the album and the live experience," he wrote on his website.  (photo: John Ricard / BET)

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I Sing For You -  John Legend and Ludacris in sound check at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Lets Go - John Legend and Ludacris in sound check at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Lets Go - John Legend and Ludacris in sound check at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Salute - John Legend and Ludacris in sound check at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Salute - John Legend and Ludacris in sound check at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Ok Now - John Legend and Ludacris in sound check at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Ok Now - John Legend and Ludacris in sound check at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Perfect -  John Legend in sound check at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Perfect -  John Legend in sound check at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Moguls - John Legend and Ludacris in sound check at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Moguls - John Legend and Ludacris in sound check at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Step Right Up - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz takes the stage at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Step Right Up - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz takes the stage at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Cool Presentation - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz takes the stage at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Cool Presentation - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz takes the stage at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Going Over the Show - Rocsi Diaz goes over script during commercial break at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Going Over the Show - Rocsi Diaz goes over script during commercial break at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Dressed in All Black - Terrence J at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Dressed in All Black - Terrence J at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

True Blue - This dress is multiple shades of blue and is a departure from what we usually see Rocsi in. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Rocsi Dazzles - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Skyscraper - Platforms are all the way in this season, but this Louboutin is extra special because the exterior appears to be made out of cork, which adds some texture to the neutral colored shoe.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Love Em - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Video Appearance - (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Video Appearance - (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Candid Moment - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Candid Moment - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Asking A Few Questions - Audience members have a Battle of the Sexes games with Terrence J at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Asking A Few Questions - Audience members have a Battle of the Sexes games with Terrence J at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Lets Battle Out - Audience members have a Battle of the Sexes games with Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Lets Battle Out - Audience members have a Battle of the Sexes games with Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Battle Over? - Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J introduce John Legend's performance at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Battle Over? - Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J introduce John Legend's performance at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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All The Contestants - Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J introduce John Legend's performance at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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All The Contestants - Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J introduce John Legend's performance at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

John Legend - The eight-time Grammy winner's hit 2012 single "Tonight" is shining in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category. This is his 19th nomination in Grammy history. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Legendary Appearance - John Legend performs " Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Lets Get It - Ludacris performs his rap on John Legend's " Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Lets Get It - Ludacris performs his rap on John Legend's " Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Ludacris Enters - John Legend and Ludacris perform " Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Ludacris Enters - John Legend and Ludacris perform " Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Legend-N-Luda - John Legend and Ludacris performing at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Legend-N-Luda - John Legend and Ludacris performing at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Everybody is Feelin' The Jam - John Legend and Ludacris perform " Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Everybody is Feelin' The Jam - John Legend and Ludacris perform " Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

OK Now - Ludacris performs his rap on John Legend's " Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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OK Now - Ludacris performs his rap on John Legend's " Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Giving It Their Best - John Legend and Ludacris perform " Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Giving It Their Best - John Legend and Ludacris perform " Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Never Get Tired of Rap/R&B Collabos - John Legend and Ludacris perform " Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Never Get Tired of Rap/R&B Collabos - John Legend and Ludacris perform " Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Slick Finish - John Legend and Ludacris perform at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Slick Finish - John Legend and Ludacris perform at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Congrats - John Legend, Terrence J, Rocsi Diaz and Ludacris at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Congrats - John Legend, Terrence J, Rocsi Diaz and Ludacris at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

I Like That - John Legend, Terrence J, Rocsi Diaz and Ludacris at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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I Like That - John Legend, Terrence J, Rocsi Diaz and Ludacris at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Backstage Respect - John Legend speaks to Tony Anderson of BET.com in the green room at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Backstage Respect - John Legend speaks to Tony Anderson of BET.com in the green room at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Getting Those Questions Answered - John Legend speaks to Tony Anderson of BET.com in the green room at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Getting Those Questions Answered - John Legend speaks to Tony Anderson of BET.com in the green room at 106 & Park, April 19, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)