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THE KICKOFF - Night one of the BET Experience kicked off at the Los Angeles Staples Center at L.A. Live Friday (June 27) night. Candice Glover, Marsha Ambrosius and Jill Scott got the crowd into the groove of things, before headliner Maxwell took the stage. Flip through these images of the night, or read our play by play recap here. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Fist Full of Love - It didn't take long for Maxwell to get into the swing of things and pull the audience along for a great ride.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Suited Up - It's not just about giving a good show, Maxwell looked downright dapper in his three-piece suit.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Groove Theory - Maxwell does a little "sumthin' sumthin'" to fans whenever he gets behind a microphone.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Good Vibrations - As the music mood hit cruise control an audience member was brought to her feet.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Fan of A Fan - There's always time for a photo break. Anthony Anderson and Maxwell flick it up at the BET Experience.(Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Black Beauty - Jill Scott struts backstage during the BET Experience at the L.A. Staples Center.(Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Mic Check - With her soft yet powerful voice, Philly's Finest, Jill Scott, made an arena feel like an intimate club setting.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Living Her Life Like Its Golden - Can you believe Jill Scott released her debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?, 14 years ago? It doesn't look like she's aged a day.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Standing Tall - Confidence is key when commanding a stage. Jill Scott takes control, just the way we like!(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Soul Satisfaction - There's nothing like music so good that it leaves a smile on your face.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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A Moment Like This - Candice Glover and her background singers are all smiles as they celebrate her opening set.(Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Red Robin - She may be a newcomer but Candice Glover proves that she can go the distance.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Back At One - There's no denying Candice Glover's vocal talents are second to none. Last night she reminded us why she won the American Idol crown.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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High Notes - Candice Glover belted out notes with control and ease!(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Helping Hand - Like a true gentleman, Anthony Hamilton escorts Marsha Ambrosius as she exits stage left.(Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lover's Lane - Marsha Ambrosius took the audience on through love's highs and lows with her medley of songs.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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In The Zone - Marsha Ambrosius digs deep and gives her all to the crowd. Just another things to love about the songstress!(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Key Club - A beautiful voice isn't the only instrument at her disposal—Marsha Ambrosius tickles the keys during her BET Experience performance.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Comic Views - Anthony Anderson kept the jokes coming at every intermission.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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