Must-See Moments
Best moments, performance and wins of the show!
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Welcome to the 2015 BET Awards With Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson - Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson kick off the BET Awards 2015 show with a high-flying performance! As Tracee swings from the ceiling, Anthony Anderson can be seen sashaying across the stage. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Come My Way - New Jersey native Fetty Wap put on for his hood with his performance of "Trap Queen." (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Instastar - Zendaya hangs with the #BET Instastar winner, Wilfred "J.R." Rivera Jr., to help present the Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award winner. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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No...No...No...No Shade - Nicki Minaj wasn't sure exactly what she was accepting an award for, and that's what made her acceptance speech for the Viewer's Choice Award for the song "Only" one to remember! (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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#BBHMM - Rihanna premieres a teaser for her new video, "BBHMM," at the 2015 BET Awards ceremony. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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The Fans Have Spoken - Chris Brown takes home the award for both Best Male R&B/Pop Artist and FANdemonium. Killing two birds with one stone! (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Three Queens - Tamar Braxton, Patti LaBelle and K. Michelle bring the love to the stage with their empowering performance medley. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Debra Lee Takes the Stage - BET Networks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Debra Lee presents the Humanitarian Award to the much deserving and hardest-working man in radio, Tom Joyner. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Celebrating Tom Joyner's Efforts - Humanitarian Award recipient Tom Joyner gives thanks to those that have supported him, from friends to family to employers. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Omeeka Takes on the BET Awards - Head rapstress Nicki Minaj and Philly's favorite, Meek Mill, unite as Omeeka and perform their new single, "All Eyes on You," alongside Chris Brown. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Dazzle It Up - Co-hosts Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross get ready to introduce another huge performance. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Watch Me! - Black-ish stars Yara Shahidi, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson meet up with Silento for a quick "nae-nae" session. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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A Black-ish Empire - In a hilarious show moment Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson play Cookie and Luscious from Empire. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Drip Drop - In one of her first live performances, Serayah delights us with a performance of “Drip Drop.” (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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An Empire Unites - Empire's Jussie Smollett and Yazz take the stage for a medley of Empire soundtrack hits. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Magic Mike XXL - Childish Gambino, also known as Donald Glover, wants you to get a sneak preview of the new Magic Mike XXL film. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Janet Jackson Tribute - Jason Derulo, Ciara and Tinashe perform a seriously stellar dance choreography for their idol, Janet Jackson, BET's Ultimate Icon honoree. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Ciara Brings Us to Rhythm Nation - Ciara outdoes herself in her Janet Jackson performance tribute. She was made for this moment! (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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A Legend's Thanks - Janet Jackson gives a thanks to Jason Derulo, Ciara and Tinashe for their incredible tribute. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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A Sportscaster Veteran to Be Remembered - Sports commentator Kenny Smith tributes the late and great Stuart Scott. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Honoring Lives - Anthony Hamilton and Gary Clark Jr. honor entertainment’s fallen souls. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Swerve Into a New Whip - BET Awards Nissan contest winner Rebecca Striplet takes the stage to proudly announce the Music Matters performer Andra Day alongside former 106 & Park host Terrence J. That's not all! She also wins a brand new car. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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What 'A' Day - In her first BET Awards performance Music Matters artist Andra Day helps take us to commercial breaks throughout the show. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Way Uppp! - Uncle E-40 and Big Sean get crunk with their raging single "IDFWU." The crowd goes absolutely nuts! (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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No Time - Diddy and Lil' Kim diddy bop their way into everyone's hearts. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Bad Boys for Life - Pharrell Williams and Puff major-ly rock the stage! (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Ballers, Shot Callers! - Bad Boy's duo Mase and Diddy brings us back in time for the 20th anniversary of Bad Boy. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Ready, Set, Action! - Chris Brown channels a bit of Michael Jackson as he hits each move and we love it! (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Bring 'Em Out - Faith Evans performs "Love Like This" with her Bad Boy family and knocks the performance out of the park! (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Let's Get Current - French Montana brings the new school swag to the on-stage Bad Boy reunion during the 2015 BET Awards. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Take to the Hills - The Weeknd earned this moment, as he breaks out into his new single, "The Hills."
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Keys in an A-Minor - Alicia Keys performs a beautiful duet with the Weeknd from the piano!
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King Kendrick Claims the #1 Hip Hop Spot - K. Dot never forgets to rep God, his fans and Compton as he comes out to accept his award for Best Male Hip Hop Artist. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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In Memory Of... - In memory of Pastor Crouch, Donnie McClurkin takes the stage to perform one of his favorite Andrae Crouch compositions “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power.” (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Rockin' Robin - Robin Thicke honors Smokey Robinson on stage at the 2015 BET Awards. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Tori Kelly Gives Us Life - Tori Kelly gave the most stellar performance to honor Motown's greatest legend, Smokey Robinson.
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We Celebrate You, Smokey Robinson - Lifetime Achievement honoree Smokey Robinson gets on up and wants a little help from his friends. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Honoring a Legend - Where there were artists like Ne-Yo and Robin Thicke, there were others that paved the way, in particular, Smokey Robinson. Ne-Yo celebrates Smokey Robinson's contribution to music with a rendition of "Tears of a Clown."
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Motown Medley - Tori Kelly, Ne-Yo, Lifetime Achievement honoree Smokey Robinson and Robin Thicke perform a medley together, and it's a huge music moment! (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Diddy Presents the Lifetime Achievement Award - Bad Boy was birthed from Motown Records and now Diddy can pay his dues to songwriter, musician, and singer Smokey Robinson, who has really made a way for those to come. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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15 Years of Excitement - Kelly Rowland celebrates the 15 years of classic moments, by remembering the past performances from Destiny’s Child to Michael Jackson with the help of Uncle Charlie. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Excitement at Another Level - Charlie Wilson is reminding us why we loved his tribute in 2013. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Anthony Anderson May Be the Best New Artist - Why does Sam Smith look like Anthony Anderson? Host Anthony Anderson accepts the trophy for Best New Artist on behalf of Sam Smith. (Photo by Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Couples Club - Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe make marriage look easy! (Photo by Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Shine a Light - Shine a Light Award recipient Bivian "Sonny" Lee III gets some shine for his charitable efforts. (Photo by Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Flying High - Tracee Ellis and Anthony Anderson go up! Literally!
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Hip Hop Trivia - Uh-oh! Gabrielle Union and Laverne Cox step out in matching outfits! The only way to solve that conundrum is by getting into a heated game of hip hop trivia. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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It's Easy to Run an Empire - Empire star Terrence Howard picks up the award for Best Actor and shows love to his stage wife, Cookie (aka Taraji P. Henson). (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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The Perfect Crew - Sanaa Lathan, Morris Chestnut and Michael Ealy announce the nominees for Best Female Hip Hop Artist. And the winner is… (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Best Female in the Game - Nicki Minaj accepts her award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist and also shoots a personal shout out to Dej Loaf, who’s been a close friend and is helping to open her Pinkprint tour along with her boo, Meek Mill. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Music Matters - LaLa Anthony gets up to walks on stage to present Music Matters performer Avery Wilson. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Kill Those Vocals - Music Matters artist Avery Wilson took the spotlight in his performance "If I Have To." He's going to be star! (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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The End of the Game - The cast of The Game comes together to say their farewells as BET’s The Game comes to a emotional close. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Tyga Gets Wild - Rapper Tyga teams up with Chris Brown to get the crowd on their feet with their hit song "Ayo." (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Kendrick Gets Us Right for the Show! - The West Coast rapper takes us to church with his hip hop hit “Alright.” Kendrick and his dancers put the moves on for this crazy hype performance that didn’t miss a beat.
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