Best BET Awards Moments

With the BET Awards fast approaching, it’s only fitting to relive some of the most memorable BET Awards show moments ever. You know BET is the only channel that can have gospel sets mingled in with rappers dropping expletive bombs every other second while censors struggle to keep up with the bleeps. The BET Awards has never failed to be the highlight of a conversation with the hairdresser, over lunch with a girlfriend, or at the Sunday dinner table with family. Check out these most memorable moments.

Monique Dancing To Beyoncé’s Deja Vu – BET Awards 2007

Today’s Monique is trim and fit, but back in 07,’ she was repping the plus size girls, and did her thang on stage, with an amazing Beyoncé impression to the singer’s hit song “Deja Vu.”

Chris Brown’s Tribute To Michael Jackson – BET Awards 2010

Chris Brown embodied the late Michael Jackson and cut a rug just as the king of pop used to back in the day. He glided across the stage in MJ fashion, and we were all catapulted back to our favorite Michael Jackson video and music. This was a breathtaking experience.

Destiny’s Child Cater 2 U Lap Dance – BET Awards 2005

You can still see the sweat beads rolling down Terrance Howard’s forehead after his live lap dance from Beyoncé. The trio tantalized their willing participants – Nelly, Magic Johnson and Terrance Howard – with sensual moves, hair throwing and gentle caresses.

Old School Hip-Hop Tribute – BET Awards 2004

Oh, oh oh – oh my God! The crowd went wild when Doug E Fresh burst onto the stage! Then there was Slick Rick, his infamous eye patch, and A Children’s Story! Talk about going back down memory lane.

Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly “We Are One” And “Before I Let Go” – BET Awards 2012

Good music that seeps down into the soul – that’s what BET offered its viewers when they gave a tribute to one of the world’s greatest bands Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. Although Frankie sounded a tad off, folk were too busy singing and swaying to the soulful tunes.

P Diddy, Usher, Ginuwine, Busta Rhymes and Pharrell – BET Awards 2002

Sometimes it can be unnerving watching a whole gaggle of people running around rapping on stage, but for this group – it truly worked. Usher brought the vocals and moves fluid like water. P Diddy hustled around stage in all his bling glory. Performing hits like I Need A Girl could keep us rockin’ for days!

Alicia Keyes Featuring Bruno Mars – BET Awards 2012

Sink into the oasis of soulful vocals from singer Alicia Keyes and Bruno Mars. Two vocalists offering up real voices to their eager fans – not just popcorn candy singing. What a treat to listen to A Woman’s Worth from this duo.

R. Kelly AT BET’s 25th – BET Awards 2012

Your body’s calling for me! Deemed one of the greatest R&B singers ever, R. Kelly seized the stage and gripped his audience with his old school tunes, which folk were singing word for word.

Mariah Carey’s We Belong Together – BET Awards 2005

Listen up, lambs – Mimi was emancipated on this BET Awards night. Donning an elegant white gown, Mariah belts out the lyrics of We Belong Together with a touch of class and swag that only she can pull off.

Busta Rhymes Touch Remix Featuring Eminem – BET Awards 2010

With Busta bursting out on stage in all black, he was his own hype man! The catchy beat of “Touch It” was hard not to bop too, especially when Missy Elliot, Raw Digga and Eminem hit the stage!

Heavy D – BET Awards 2011

The overweight lovah in the house still had the moves! We all grooved with him, and were shocked at his untimely death at such a young age.

Michael Jackson and James Brown – BET Awards 2003

James Brown was presented with a lifetime achievement award, and guess who comes out on stage to congratulate him? MJ himself. The King of Pop and the King of Funk were together on stage, and what ensues afterwards, an impromptu dance off, left us all unblinking and grinning from ear to ear. Watching Michael Jackson hit move after move with James Brown following suit, and the band playing like it had all been planned was nothing short of amazingly awesome.

T. I.’s Top Back – BET Awards 2006

Despite being cloaked in a huge red hoodie, the swag, swiss beats and signature southern drawl was undeniable. T.I. and Grand Hustle always come correct with raw, gritty verse that creates vivid pictures of his life and musings.

50 Cent, Nate Dogg, Missy Elliot and G-Unit – BET Awards 2002

G, G, G, G – G-Unit! With his impeccable pecks and gangsta swag, it was impossible not to rock to this joint. 50 and his crew had no problem hyping up the crowd, especially when Nate Dogg graced the scene with his Sherlock Holmes signature hat and sing-song rap style.