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Welcome? - Tony Rock sends an extremely funny welcome to the Apollo Live crowd! The stage is set!(Photo: BET)

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Look Here - Now, you know when you step on this stage you have to be on point. (Photo: BET)

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Let the Man Speak - Michael Bivins gives one of the contestants some much-needed advice. (Photo: BET)

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Pay Attention, Youngin' - Tony Rock let's Doug E. Fresh give a promising contestant some feedback.(Photo: BET)

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Dropping Jewels - Doug E. Fresh gives straight talk to our contestants.(Photo: BET)

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Was That Talent? - Tony Rock always has something to say about the talent on the show and this moment was no different.(Photo: BET)

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And the Winner Is... - Apollo Live contestant Rodney Talley wins on the premiere episode of Apollo Live and the crowd enjoys every second of it.(Photo: BET)

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