Best Concert Images of 2013

These stars owned the stage this year.

Best Concert Images of 2013

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Best Concert Images of 2013

K. Michelle - When K. Michelle's ex-boyfriend, Knicks baller J.R. Smith, began dating a woman named Ashley (allegedly while he was dating K.), things got messy. The "V.S.O.P." singer posted a message to the mistress, along with Ashley's phone number, on Twitter with the caption, "Call a Thot. Enjoy."(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Atlantic Records)

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Soul Survivor - K. Michelle took her rebellious soul vocals on the road with BET's Music Matters in November. Very special!(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Atlantic Records)

Post-Nuptial Swag - John Legend sang his way to the altar this year. (Photo: Denise Truscello/WireImage)

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Post-Nuptial Swag - John Legend sang his way to the altar this year. (Photo: Denise Truscello/WireImage)

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Lil Wayne - Lil Wayne's bout with epileptic seizures became known to the public on Oct. 25, 2012, when the YMCMB boss suffered one while on board an airplane to Los Angeles. Like with his most recent seizure, the flight had to make an emergency stop in Texas so that the MC could be rushed to the hospital.Weezy suffered several more seizures after that before being diagnosed with epilepsy.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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Weezy Does It - Truk the world. Lil Wayne took his America's Most Wanted tour back on the road, this time with T.I. and 2 Chainz.

Wonder Woman - Tamar Braxton has achieved enough to gloat, but she remains humble about her triumphant year. In 2013, the Braxton sister became a mom, netted a top-selling debut, No. 1 single and landed at center stage on  John Legend's "Made to Love" Tour.(Photo: Denise Truscello/WireImage)

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Wonder Woman - Tamar Braxton has achieved enough to gloat, but she remains humble about her triumphant year. In 2013, the Braxton sister became a mom, netted a top-selling debut, No. 1 single and landed at center stage on  John Legend's "Made to Love" Tour.(Photo: Denise Truscello/WireImage)

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Laundry Service - Kelly Rowland gave her all this year, from the sassy "Kisses Down Low" to the vulnerable "Dirty Laundry," even breaking into tears during performances of the latter.(Photo: Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

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Laundry Service - Kelly Rowland gave her all this year, from the sassy "Kisses Down Low" to the vulnerable "Dirty Laundry," even breaking into tears during performances of the latter.(Photo: Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

Four Play - The-Dream joined Kelly Rowland for the Lights Out tour. He not only co-wrote her "Dirty Laundry," but also had his own album to celebrate, IV Play, which includes features from Jay Z, Beyoncé, 2 Chainz, Big Sean and more.(Photo: Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

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Four Play - The-Dream joined Kelly Rowland for the Lights Out tour. He not only co-wrote her "Dirty Laundry," but also had his own album to celebrate, IV Play, which includes features from Jay Z, Beyoncé, 2 Chainz, Big Sean and more.(Photo: Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

Sexy Armor - Who better than Baddy Bey to make such a grand entrance? Beyoncé brazenly kicked off her The Mrs. Carter Show world tour in this glittery body suit and we couldn't take our eyes off her.(Photo: SplashNews)

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Sexy Armor - Who better than Baddy Bey to make such a grand entrance? Beyoncé brazenly kicked off her The Mrs. Carter Show world tour in this glittery body suit and we couldn't take our eyes off her.(Photo: SplashNews)

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Fueled With Love - After Detroit filed for bankruptcy this year, Mrs. Carter took a moment to show her love and support. Queen Bey's rendition of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" brought optimism to the Motor City. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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Fueled With Love - After Detroit filed for bankruptcy this year, Mrs. Carter took a moment to show her love and support. Queen Bey's rendition of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" brought optimism to the Motor City. (Photo: Columbia Records)

Fandemonium - The Bey Hive gives Queen Bey a royal homecoming.(Photo: Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

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Fandemonium - The Bey Hive gives Queen Bey a royal homecoming.(Photo: Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

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Grown Woman - Bey showed out in this indigo sequined cat suit for The Mrs. Carter Show world tour.(Photo: Splash News)

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Grown Woman - Bey showed out in this indigo sequined cat suit for The Mrs. Carter Show world tour.(Photo: Splash News)

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The Jumpoff - Kendrick Lamar may stir the pot, but he also knows how to give credit where its due. The self-proclaimed "King of New York" had no problem making room for the Queen B at Power 105.1's Powerhouse concert. 

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The Jumpoff - Kendrick Lamar may stir the pot, but he also knows how to give credit where its due. The self-proclaimed "King of New York" had no problem making room for the Queen B at Power 105.1's Powerhouse concert. 

Barbie Banter - Nicki Minaj ripped through her Hot 97 Summer Jam set, one year after she was a no-show over a rift with the station. Minaj and Hot 97 mended their relationship, and not a moment too soon. The Big Apple native truly shines on her homecourt.  

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Barbie Banter - Nicki Minaj ripped through her Hot 97 Summer Jam set, one year after she was a no-show over a rift with the station. Minaj and Hot 97 mended their relationship, and not a moment too soon. The Big Apple native truly shines on her homecourt.  

Three's Company - Kendrick Lamar isn't the only frontrunner in the rhyme race. Rap's rulers have several different faces. Three of the game's most popular — Lil Wayne, French Montana and Rick Ross — teamed up at this year's Hot 97 Summer Jam.

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Three's Company - Kendrick Lamar isn't the only frontrunner in the rhyme race. Rap's rulers have several different faces. Three of the game's most popular — Lil Wayne, French Montana and Rick Ross — teamed up at this year's Hot 97 Summer Jam.

Batter Up - The "Legends of the Summer" cemented their rank with a gig at the home of New York's blue and white sluggers. Jay and JT commissioned a big band to give Yankee Stadium a show to remember. (Photo: UPI/John Angelillo /LANDOV)

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Batter Up - The "Legends of the Summer" cemented their rank with a gig at the home of New York's blue and white sluggers. Jay and JT commissioned a big band to give Yankee Stadium a show to remember. (Photo: UPI/John Angelillo /LANDOV)

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Smiling Faces - J. Cole and TLC knocked out their first live performance of "Crooked Smile" at the iHeart Radio show in Las Vegas. Music's best-selling girl group celebrated 20-years in the game this year.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Smiling Faces - J. Cole and TLC knocked out their first live performance of "Crooked Smile" at the iHeart Radio show in Las Vegas. Music's best-selling girl group celebrated 20-years in the game this year.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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No Games - Wale kicked off J. Cole's What Dreams May Come tour in Miami by bringing out Florida's own Rick Ross. (Photo: Johnny Louis/WENN.com)

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No Games - Wale kicked off J. Cole's What Dreams May Come tour in Miami by bringing out Florida's own Rick Ross. (Photo: Johnny Louis/WENN.com)

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Dreams Fulfilled - J. Cole's What Dreams May Come was a major move for Roc Nation's first official signee. Coming off the success of Born Sinner, the accompanying jaunt was a testament to Young Simba's musical maturation. (Photo: Frank Hoensch/Redferns via Getty Images)

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Dreams Fulfilled - J. Cole's What Dreams May Come was a major move for Roc Nation's first official signee. Coming off the success of Born Sinner, the accompanying jaunt was a testament to Young Simba's musical maturation. (Photo: Frank Hoensch/Redferns via Getty Images)

Don't Kill My Vibe - Nobody has more rap victories to celebrate this year than Kendrick Lamar, who shut it down at this year's BET Experience. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Don't Kill My Vibe - Nobody has more rap victories to celebrate this year than Kendrick Lamar, who shut it down at this year's BET Experience. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

Master of Disguise - Leave it to Yeezy to take performance art to a new level. Kanye West donned elaborate facewear to aid in the Yeezus tour's ocular extravaganza. (Photo: Ronin 47 / Splash News)

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Master of Disguise - Leave it to Yeezy to take performance art to a new level. Kanye West donned elaborate facewear to aid in the Yeezus tour's ocular extravaganza. (Photo: Ronin 47 / Splash News)

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Jesus Walks - Pyrotechnics weren't the only thing lighting up the Yeezus tour. Jesus (or an actor playing him, in this case) helped Kanye West illuminate his visual tour de force. (Photo: Splash News)

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Jesus Walks - Pyrotechnics weren't the only thing lighting up the Yeezus tour. Jesus (or an actor playing him, in this case) helped Kanye West illuminate his visual tour de force. (Photo: Splash News)

Still Fighting the Power - The revolution don't stop. Public Enemy members Chuck D and Flavor Flav joined forces with LL Cool J, De La Soul and Ice Cube for the Kings of the Mic tour.(Photo: Scott Legato/Getty Images)

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Still Fighting the Power - The revolution don't stop. Public Enemy members Chuck D and Flavor Flav joined forces with LL Cool J, De La Soul and Ice Cube for the Kings of the Mic tour.(Photo: Scott Legato/Getty Images)

Three Kings - De La Soul gave a lyrical history lesson on the Kings of the Mic tour with classics like "Me, Myself and I." (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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Three Kings - De La Soul gave a lyrical history lesson on the Kings of the Mic tour with classics like "Me, Myself and I." (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

Rap God - In 2013, Uncle L released his 13th album. Authentic includes a controversial cut with country singer Brad Paisley and a feature from fellow King of the Mic, Chuck D.(Photo: Scott Legato/Getty Images)

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Rap God - In 2013, Uncle L released his 13th album. Authentic includes a controversial cut with country singer Brad Paisley and a feature from fellow King of the Mic, Chuck D.(Photo: Scott Legato/Getty Images)

Musical Inferno - Alicia Keys brought the heat to her Set the World on Fire tour. The "Girl on Fire" and her trusty ivory keys lit up stages all across the country.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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Musical Inferno - Alicia Keys brought the heat to her Set the World on Fire tour. The "Girl on Fire" and her trusty ivory keys lit up stages all across the country.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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Flaco Flare - A$AP Rocky let loose on the Under the Influence tour led by Wiz Khalifa. Once he hits the stage, Lorde Flaco doesn't mind getting "wild for the night." (Photo: Tschirner/Future Image/WENN.com)

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Flaco Flare - A$AP Rocky let loose on the Under the Influence tour led by Wiz Khalifa. Once he hits the stage, Lorde Flaco doesn't mind getting "wild for the night." (Photo: Tschirner/Future Image/WENN.com)

What You Twerking With? - If you bought a ticket to see Rihanna's Diamonds World Tour, you certainly saw your fill of the pop siren twerk her way through a high energy performance. (Photo: S Fernandez / Splash News)

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What You Twerking With? - If you bought a ticket to see Rihanna's Diamonds World Tour, you certainly saw your fill of the pop siren twerk her way through a high energy performance. (Photo: S Fernandez / Splash News)

Stand and Deliver - Though it might seem Rihanna spent much of the year embroiled in social media drama, she was out there putting in work on the stage. Rih's Diamonds World tour grossed a reported $100,000,000. (Photo: Dominic Chan/WENN.com)

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Stand and Deliver - Though it might seem Rihanna spent much of the year embroiled in social media drama, she was out there putting in work on the stage. Rih's Diamonds World tour grossed a reported $100,000,000. (Photo: Dominic Chan/WENN.com)

Rated R - Rih Rih rocked out in a sexy leather outfit as she put on a show for her masses of fans in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo:  GFR Media / Splash News)

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Rated R - Rih Rih rocked out in a sexy leather outfit as she put on a show for her masses of fans in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo:  GFR Media / Splash News)

"#Beautiful," Featuring Miguel - Although this single was released almost a year ago in the spring of 2013, it never gets old. Miguel and Mariah pair up nicely on the uplifting song, and it fits right in with the rest of the summer vibes on the album.(Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

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Summer Love - When was the last time you saw Mariah on that Summer Jam screen? Miguel pulled off the rare feat of getting Mariah Carey to perform at Hot 97's annual summer concert. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

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Spread Love the Brooklyn Way - When Drake's Would You Like A Tour? jaunt hit Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Miguel was there to open up the set with his seductive R&B hits. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Spread Love the Brooklyn Way - When Drake's Would You Like A Tour? jaunt hit Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Miguel was there to open up the set with his seductive R&B hits. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

All Me - Drake packed his Would You Like A Tour? with a talented roster of opening acts — Future, Miguel and The Weeknd — but the spotlight was still the brighest on the Young Money star. (Photo: Patrick R. Murphy/Getty Images)

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All Me - Drake packed his Would You Like A Tour? with a talented roster of opening acts — Future, Miguel and The Weeknd — but the spotlight was still the brighest on the Young Money star. (Photo: Patrick R. Murphy/Getty Images)

Nothing Was the Same - Drake's Would You Like a Tour? may have experienced its share of cancellations, but once it got going, it became one of the best shows of the year. (Photo: Jag Gundu/Getty Images)

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Nothing Was the Same - Drake's Would You Like a Tour? may have experienced its share of cancellations, but once it got going, it became one of the best shows of the year. (Photo: Jag Gundu/Getty Images)

Light Up - Between hitting the road with Justin Timberlake for the Legends of the Fall tour and his own Magna Carta Holy Grail jaunt, Hov spent much of the year under the bright lights of the stage. (Photo: Ollie Millington/WireImage)

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Light Up - Between hitting the road with Justin Timberlake for the Legends of the Fall tour and his own Magna Carta Holy Grail jaunt, Hov spent much of the year under the bright lights of the stage. (Photo: Ollie Millington/WireImage)