The Highlights: Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Showcase
A look at the Road to the BET Experience concert series.
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No Stranger to the Main Stage - Grammy nominated R&B singing sensation Eric Benet’s still got it. He serenaded the Music Matters crowd with hits from his seventh album, From E to U: Volume 1.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Music Still Matters - Unlike many of the Music Matters artists Eric Benet has more than two decades in the music industry.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Timeless - Eric Benet proved that the ladies still love him as he brought a beauty on stage during his set. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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From Idol to Music Matters - Candice Glover became a household name when she won season 12 of American Idol. She continued to show why she was the first female to win since 2007 as she performed songs from her debut album, Music Speaks.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Caught in the Moment - "I Am Beautiful" singer Candice Glover gets her two-step on while performing at Music Matters Concert Series, Week 4.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Reunited and It Feels So Good - Since announcing their reunion and tour in January, Day 26 have been super busy. The group made a stop by the Music Matter's concert and had the ladies swooning when they performed their cover of Silk’s “Lose Control.”(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Jam Session - The fellas from Day 26 rocked out to a mix of the throwback hits and new music.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Hyped to Hit the Stage - Day 26 huddled up for a group photo with BET's Senior Director of Music Programming Kelly G, before taking the stage at Baldwin Hills Mall.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Twice as Nice - Eric Benet shares an embrace with his label signee Goapele, following her surprise appearence for Benet's set. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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California Love - The free concert series presented by BET Music Matters at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza continued this weekend (June 14) with "Smoke, Drink, Break-Up" singer Mila J repping her namesake and tearing down the stage with some Made in L.A. harem pants.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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I'm Feeling Myself - Bobby V brings back sexy with a little two-step action.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Bringing the Funk - Bobby V flexes on the keys as he performs new material for the Baldwin Hills crowd.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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All White Everthing - Singer/songwriter RaVaughn sets the trend in an all-white cropped-top look, which complemented her asymmetric 'do.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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High Notes - Doing what she does best, RaVaughn captured the audience with her soulful sound.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Girls Only - The ladies, Mila J, Dondria and RaVaughn kick it and strike a cute before they showcase begins.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Gangsta Lean - Mila J, who started as a dancer, shows the crowd she has conquered dancing with a mic in hand.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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All Good - It's all good in the 'hood for Mila J, as she rocks the stage in her hometown.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Uncle Russ - Def Jam pioneer Russell Simmons drops knowledge on the crowd.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Family Affair - My, how time flies. Russell Simmons poses for a photo with his daughters, Ming and Aoki, who are almost as tall as him now. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Flirty - Dondria gets flirty with her fans in a flowy black mini and sky-high heels. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Trifecta - The ladies of Love Dollhouse brought the stage to life with their breakout song, "I Do."(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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All Love - Mila J, Dondria and RaVaughn are all smiles after they took the stage at the BET Experience Concert Series.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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All Together Now - The Music Matters crew of performers pose for photo with special guest Russell Simmons.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Get Down With Yo' Bad Self - The artists weren't the only ones getting down on stage at the BET Experience Music Matters Concert Series. A couple in the audience jumped on stage to showcase dance skills of their own.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Say Yes - Former Floetry songstress Marsha Ambrosius turns the heat up even more on this beatiful California day at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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Late Nights and Early Mornings - Marsha Ambrosius helps BET's biggest month of live music become even bigger with an unforgettable performance. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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The Talent Has Arrived - Ne-Yo, Candice and BET's Senior Director of Music Programming Kelly G pose for pictures before it's time for the day's festivities to get crackin'. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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Multi-Tasking - Marsha Ambrosius shows off her versatility, putting it down on the keys and behind the mic during her L.A. set. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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Surprise Guest - R&B star Ne-Yo surprises the L.A. audience, taking the stage for a short but sweet cameo appearance.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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Seeing Red - R&B star in the making, Candice gives the crowd a glimpse into the future with her impressive set. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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With a Smile and a Song - Lovely and talented, Candice is all smiles as she delivers an impassioned performance for the crowd.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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Move the Crowd - DJ Mal-Ski keeps the crowd cool while they wait for the performers to bring the heat.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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B.I.G. Talent - Notorious actress Antonique Smith proved that the big screen isn't the only place she can show off her talents.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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California Soul - Antonique Smith gets the weekend started the right way with a heartfelt set that left the L.A. crowd wanting more.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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Three's Company - BET's Kelly G finds himself between two of the day's biggest stars, Marsha Ambrosius and Antonique Smith, as the three exchange pleasantries before the show. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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Leading Ladies - Marsha Ambrosius and Notorious actress Antonique Smith share a moment before hitting the stage.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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Back in Black - Kesington Kross brings his unique style to the L.A. stage, and the crowd approves.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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Futuristic Sounds - Kesington Kross brought a little summertime swag to the L.A. stage, rocking all black everything and showing L.A. why he's one of this year's rising stars to watch.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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All Business - She didn't come to play. Its all about the music for one fan who chose to save the smiles for after the show as she waited patiently for the next performer. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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Feeling the Heat - Despite the hot temperatures and no AC, everyone enjoyed themselves during the latest BET Music Matters showcase. It was a day filled with fun and free music. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)
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The Road to the #BETExperience - Los Angeles singing sensation Eric Bellinger reps for his city for the first BET Experience Music Matters concert series at the Baldwin Hills Mall.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Hands in the Air - The sky is the limit for the “I Don’t Want Her” singer.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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"Sing About Me" - Mateo flexes his vocal chops, letting the crowd know it's OK to not only sing along, but to sing about him.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Excuse Me, But I Think "We've Met Before" - The “We’ve Met Before” singer leaves a fan thinking the same thing after inviting her on stage for a brief two-step.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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From the Bay to L.A. - Another California native, Adrian Marcel, made his way from the Bay to L.A. to serenade the crowd with his soothing sounds.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Shut It Down - Adrian Marcel rocks the stage in a classic all-black-everything look.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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The Ladies Love... - A crowd of predominantly female fans jammed out during an intermission in anticipation of the next R&B crooner.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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This Song Is for You - Eric Bellinger shares the stage with his dancers as he performs hits off The Rebirth.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Bust a Dance Move - Eric Bellinger is not just a singer/songwriter. He got the crowd hype as he danced along with his background dancers at the concert series.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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All Eyes on Adrian - Adrian Marcel has the audience eating out the palm of his hands as he sings tracks from his debut mixtape, 7 Days of Weak.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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