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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.

 

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.

 

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.

The Fugees – BET Awards 2005

Regardless of the super bow hanging from her collar and Peppermint Patty mushroom Lauryn Hill rocked, we were all just happy that she graced the stage with her presence. That is one sister who can sang! Oh, let’s not forget the group – The Fugees! They rocked it with hits like Killing Me Softly, Ready or Not and Fu Gee La.

 

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.

 

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.