Music Matters February Showcase
Janelle Monáe was one of the many surprises of the night.
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It's Electric - S.O.B.'s was the hot spot to be this week for the February BET Music Matters showcase. A leathered out Janelle Monáe stopped by as a special guest! Check out more pics of the Electric Lady, headliner Amina Buddafly and more surprises from the evening.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Bring Your Green Hat - BET Music Matters' latest showcase in New York City kicked off in style.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Rock the Mic - Rapper Sonnie Carson helps his hometown crowd get live with a high energy set in front of a packed house.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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All Smiles - The vibe is good as BET executive Stephen G. Hill poses for a photo with singer Jessica Betts just before the main event.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Style and Substance - It's all peace and hugs as BET exec Kelly G. gets a pic with Ms. Monáe.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Q.U.E.E.N. - Janelle Monáe's smile is as priceless as Mona Lisa's as she adorns the crowd at S.O.B.'s Tuesday (Febr. 11).(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Angelic - The lovely and talented Halley Small gave the people an early Valentine's Day gift in the form of her heartfelt set.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Fear the Beard - Philly MC Freeway suprises the fans as he and his beard takes the stage to bless the mic.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Strike a Pose - Headliner Amina Buddafly graces the red carpet before heading in to do her thing on stage.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Talking Shop - The Love & Hip Hop star takes time out to chop it up with the evening's host, the one-and-only Buttahman, before delivering an unforgettable set.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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No More Drama - Amina Buddafly gives the NYC audience what they've been waiting for.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Balance and Options - Amina comes with the balanced attack as she brings out lyricist Peter Gunz.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Acoustic Soul - Amina Buddafly makes the guitar look sexy as she shows off one of her many talents.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Dead Serious - Lyrical standout Peter Gunz has the people's full attention as he rips through his energetic set.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Student and Teacher - Roc Boy Freeway shows up-and-comer Sonnie Carson the ropes as they prepare to hit the stage together.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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This Is How We Do It - Freeway stays repping for his city with his Sixers gear. He and Sonnie Carson take turns rocking the mic.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Game Recognize Game - Kelly G. (far left) leans in for a photo with rising gospel star Jonathan McReynolds (center).(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Is Brooklyn in the House? - BK MC Sonnie Carson (center, right) pauses for a photo before putting it down for the hometown audience.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Meeting of the Minds - The evening's not just about who you might see, it's about who might see you. Veteran music executive Lyor Cohen exchanged pleasantries with BET exec Kelly G. before checking out some of BET Music Matters' hottest up-and-coming artists.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)