Soul Train Awards 2013 Seat Check
The seats were filled with peace, love and SOUL.
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A Real Couple of Hollywood - The Soul Train wouldn't be complete without the couple from Soul Food! Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker, who played a couple on the Showtime series and are married in real life, share some row space together.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Always on Time for Seating - Ashanti once sang that she's "always on time," and given her positioning at Soul Train Awards, we expect that she most certainly will be. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Of Course, You Gotta Have Faith - Faith Evan stays true to the cause. As you can see she is performing and we expect a knockout performance from the R&B diva. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Rick the Ruler of the Seating Arrangements - Slick Rick, aka MC Ricky D, aka one of hip hop's greatest emcees, is in the house. We can only anticipate what to expect as Doug E. Fresh is also in the building. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Always Golden - It's never a dull moment when Chrisette Michele comes through for Soul Train Awards. Expect that sultry throwback sound that she lays down.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Q.U.E.E.N. Love - Everyone's favorite electric lady, Janelle Monae, will be presenting at Soul Train Awards. We wonder if the folks sitting next to her will FEEL her raw energy. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Sly Fox - Vivica A. Fox hops on that Soul Train to present an award to a very lucky winner. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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A Long (Soul Train) Line of Excellence - She's no stranger to Soul Train! Gladys Knight has her own special spot in the Orleans arena. What's so special about it? Well if you take a glimpse at who's behind her, looks like she's in extremely great company. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Love, Soul and Hip Hop - K. Michelle will be in the audience and will be performing for Soul Train Awards 2013. We look forward to her bringing the same flavor as she did during BET Experience.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Where's Wale? - He's right here and will surely make things interesting as he will come through the stage with his unique mix of hip hop and soul. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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There's No Khan-test - Chaka Khan is one of the greatest singers on the planet and she's here at the Soul Train Awards adding a layer of divinity. We wonder what she's got in store for us all to hear. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Tip of the Seat - The Soul Train gets a bit of Southern hip hop flavor in the form of T.I. Yes, he will be performing as well. Look out! (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Braxton Seat Check Action - Tamar's been heating up airwaves with her special blend of R&B, which we imagine has an amazing aroma that will fill up the Soul Train Awards stage. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Not Your Average Jon - Jon B is in effect at Soul Train Awards! We expect a throwback performance that will take you back to the '90s in classic fashion. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Cool as Ice - Talk about taking it back! The one and only Vanilla Ice will be presenting at Soul Train Awards and will surely keep the show from being lukewarm. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Brooklyn in the House - Brooklyn's own Stacy Barthe swings through for Soul Train Awards as a nominee. Will she win? We can only wait and see! (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Toni, Toni, Toni - Yes, Toni Braxton (Tamar's sister) will be in attendance. Even if you're in a bad mood, her presence alone will "unbreak" those bad vibes. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Dial V for Bobb's Seat Check - Crooner Bobby V gets a cool view before he heads to the stage to perform. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Eye Kandi - The one and only Kandi Burress will be privy to all the great angles at the Soul Train Awards 2013. Of course she's also presenting, which probably helps make getting to the stage a fun event. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)