Music Moments We're Thankful for In 2014

Shmurda dance, all Bey everything, the Rih-turn.

Just to Say Thanks - 2014 has, thus far, proven to be a year filled with memorable moments, many of which we are glad to have happened. From the viral sensation that is Bobby Shmurda's Shmoney Dance to basically everything Beyoncé, we've rounded up the moments throughout the year that we are most thankful for, all in the spirit of Thanksgiving.— By Moriba Cummings(Photos from Left: Brad Barkett/Getty Images for BET, Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

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Just to Say Thanks - 2014 has, thus far, proven to be a year filled with memorable moments, many of which we are glad to have happened. From the viral sensation that is Bobby Shmurda's Shmoney Dance to basically everything Beyoncé, we've rounded up the moments throughout the year that we are most thankful for, all in the spirit of Thanksgiving.— By Moriba Cummings(Photos from Left: Brad Barkett/Getty Images for BET, Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

Beyoncé, 'Partition' - "Now my mascara running, red lipstick smudged / Oh he so horny, yeah he want to f**k / He popped all my buttons, and he ripped my blouse / He Monica Lewinsky-ed all on my gown."(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

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Everything Beyoncé - Even though her record-breaking latest album was released last year, Beyoncé still managed to rule 2014 like a boss. When she was not dominating the music charts and annihilating stages across the world on her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour and the On the Run Tour with her hubby Jay Z, she was apparently having fun with her girlfriends in her hotel room crafting her next surprise. Her latest shocker came in the form of her trap-inspired catchy cut "7/11" from her re-release, Beyoncé: Platinum Edition.Even though the year is wrapping up, we have a feeling that Queen Bey isn't quite done yet.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

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#PartyOn - In 2013, Rih returned to her native Barbados to party at the annual Crop Over harvest festival of Kadooment Day. Similar to the Carnival celebration in Brazil, it's customary to dress in opulent costumes decked out in feathers and crystal (and showing some skin, of course). We’d say she nailed it.  (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Rih-turn to Instagram - @badgalriri is back up and running! After being temporarily suspended five months ago for posting some provocative photos — can IG just let her live? — Rihanna made her way back to the photo sharing media site, and the Navy rejoiced.Her return announcement was just as amazing as expected: "Hellurrr #badgalback," she posted along with a photo of a stick figure of herself and the Instagram logo holding hands.(Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Big Sean Finds Love With Ariana Grande - After Big Sean's public split from former Glee star Naya Rivera, many began wondering who was going to be his next lady, but very few expected her to be pop star Ariana Grande. The world first got a hint at their budding romance when they were peeped holding hands backstage at the 2014 VMAs, and now, they're out and proud with their love. Best of luck to the new couple.(Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Girl Power at Its Best - Speaking of Ariana Grande, she's had one hell of a year, thanks largely in part to English singer Jessie J and femcee Nicki Minaj. Their girl power smash "Bang Bang" was arguably the song of the summer, making it practically inescapable anywhere you went. Also, Nicki's wardrobe malfunction during their first performance of the song at the VMAs helped make it that much more memorable.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Girl Power at Its Best - Speaking of Ariana Grande, she's had one hell of a year, thanks largely in part to English singer Jessie J and femcee Nicki Minaj. Their girl power smash "Bang Bang" was arguably the song of the summer, making it practically inescapable anywhere you went. Also, Nicki's wardrobe malfunction during their first performance of the song at the VMAs helped make it that much more memorable.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Azealia Banks Drops Debut Album... Beyoncé Style - New York rapper Azealia Banks has become known so much for stirring up trouble over the past few years that many began to disassociate her with her incredible musical talent. Well, she reminded everyone just why she's worth the wait after unexpectedly dropping her debut — and repeatedly delayed — album Broke With Expensive Taste. To make matters even better, the album received rave reviews from both critics and fans alike with its international and culturally diverse sound, making Azealia the official comeback kid of the year.(Photo by Christie Goodwin/Redferns via Getty Images)

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Azealia Banks Drops Debut Album... Beyoncé Style - New York rapper Azealia Banks has become known so much for stirring up trouble over the past few years that many began to disassociate her with her incredible musical talent. Well, she reminded everyone just why she's worth the wait after unexpectedly dropping her debut — and repeatedly delayed — album Broke With Expensive Taste. To make matters even better, the album received rave reviews from both critics and fans alike with its international and culturally diverse sound, making Azealia the official comeback kid of the year.(Photo by Christie Goodwin/Redferns via Getty Images)

J.Lo and Iggy Get Bootylicious - It's safe to say that 2014 has been the year of the booty, and Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea wanted to make that crystal clear in their music video for "Booty." Released back in September, the racy music video received mixed reviews, but definitely managed to get the world talking. Also, to date, it's garnered more than 76 million views. We say that's a victory in itself.(Photo: Capitol Records)

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J.Lo and Iggy Get Bootylicious - It's safe to say that 2014 has been the year of the booty, and Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea wanted to make that crystal clear in their music video for "Booty." Released back in September, the racy music video received mixed reviews, but definitely managed to get the world talking. Also, to date, it's garnered more than 76 million views. We say that's a victory in itself.(Photo: Capitol Records)

Once Again, It's On! - Remy Ma is almost back home. Though her release was delayed, the Bronx Bombshell is expected to soon end the eight-year sentence she was handed on weapons and assault charges in 2007, at the height of building a fan base as one of the best female rappers. She received the crown at the 2005 BET Awards and released her debut album, There's Something About Remy, a year later. The fire-spitter slayed memorable verses on club anthems like "Whateva" and "Conceited" and she's held her own on tracks with everyone from Fat Joe, Three 6 Mafia, Jadakiss and Busta Rhymes. Now, with her "new outlook," who will she get into the booth with next? Keep reading to see BET.com's Top 10 collabos we want to hear from Remy Ma. — Dominique Zonyeé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photo: Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

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Remy Ma Is a Free Woman - Bronx rapper Remy Ma was finally released from prison at the top of August after spending more than six years behind bars. The female hip hop scene seemed to be missing a piece while she was away, but now that she's back, we're just happy to have the list of women in hip hop getting just a bit longer. Following her release, Remy wasted no time getting her face out there, appearing everywhere from HOT97 to 106 & Park. Welcome back, Remy!(Photo: Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

Surprise Appearance at Hip Hop Awards 2014 - He wasn't slated to perform, but when he appeared at the end of the show, no one was complaining. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images)

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Bobby Shmurda's Shmoney Dance Craze - We can't mention moments we're most thankful for without including the most popular dance of the year: the Shmoney Dance. Brought to fame and created by "Hot N***a" rapper Bobby Shmurda, the dance immediately became a movement following the premiere of the song's music video in August. So, this Thanksgiving, we challenge you to count how many times you break out into this dance after hearing the now iconic words "...about a week ago!"(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images)

BEST: Outkast Reunites - A decade after their legendary Grammys sweep, the Atlanta duo sent fans into a fever pitch during their performance at the Coachella Music Festival this year, their first time performing together in several years.Though their reunion tour was noticeably strained — its clear both Andre 3000 and Big Boi have drifted apart — seeing the duo together on stage was a thrill for Outkast fans. (Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

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Reunited and It Feels So Strange...Then Good - Fans of hip hop duo OutKast have been yearning for a comeback for years now, and once they finally got their wish, the result was not the most pleasing. The pair performed their first joint set in years at Coachella to overwhelmingly negative reviews, but, thankfully, they weren't at fault. André 3000 and Big Boi redeemed themselves at the 2014 BET Experience, where they served as headliners, among many more stops on on a surprise, worldwide 20th anniversary tour. Dopalicious.(Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

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The Power Trio - Imagine these three on one record! R&B heartthrobs Chris Brown, Trey Songz and August Alsina hit the stage at the 2014 BET Experience, marking one of the highlights of the event.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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R&B Heartthrobs Join Forces - One of the greatest moments in R&B music happened at this year's BET Awards. Rising R&B sensation August Alsina was joined by Chris Brown and Trey Songz for a performance that we're pretty sure the ladies loved. Starting off with Alsina's "Kissin' on My Tattoos" and closing out with Songz's hit "Na Na," the performance showed that brotherhood in R&B still exists.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Nicki Minaj in "Anaconda" - Miley Cyrus and Orange Is the New Black doubles are so last Halloween, which is why we’re hooking you up with the hottest costume ideas for 2014, inspired by the biggest pop culture trends of the year. By Jazmine A. Ortiz  You can't turn on the radio without hearing Nicki's hit single "Anaconda," and it’s super easy to cop her look. Just grab a pink sports bra, denim cut-offs and Jordans (specifically, Air Jordan 6s in Game Royal, if you can get your hands on 'em). Get your girls to join in on the fun, too, and make it a group costume. Extra points for bumpin'your Beats Pill and breaking out into random booty-popping moves.(Photo: Cash Money Records)

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'Anaconda' Breaks Records - Proving that she hasn't lost her golden touch, rapper Nicki Minaj released the gem that is "Anaconda," which ended up blowing up into a bootylicious viral sensation. Following the premiere of the racy yet vibrant music video, the Trinidad-born emcee broke Miley Cyrus's VEVO record for having the most views in one day with 19.6 million hits. To date, it sits pretty at 310 million views and counting. As Nicki said in the smash, "Oh my gosh..."(Photo: Cash Money Records)

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No More Beef - Who could forget the almost four-year long love triangle involving Rihanna, Chris Brown and Drake? Though she ultimately ended up choosing neither of them — sorry, fellas — Chris and Drizzy became fast enemies, dogging each other both in their music and in public. Finally, back in September, however, the musicians patched things up and even hugged it out at the iHeartRadio Music Festival. We love a happy ending!(Photos from left: Maury Phillips/WireImage, David Becker/Getty Images for Clear Channel)