Follow the Leaders: Omarion

Maybach O joins the 2012 Hip Hop Awards power circle.

O-wesomeness - Over the years we've watched the Omarion go from boy band to man. These days he's the resident vocalist for Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group. Joining the flagship rap crew was just the latest of O's rap power moves — don't forget he once waved the Young Money flag. So you shouldn't be stunned to see Maybach O at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards, he's been hip hop tested and approved.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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O-wesomeness - Over the years we've watched the Omarion go from boy band to man. These days he's the resident vocalist for Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group. Joining the flagship rap crew was just the latest of O's rap power moves — don't forget he once waved the Young Money flag. So you shouldn't be stunned to see Maybach O at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards, he's been hip hop tested and approved.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

He's an Amazing Performer - Omarion graced the stage at the 2005 BET Awards and impressed the audience and pleased his fans with his mash-up performance of "O" and his classic "Touch."(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Leading Man - In 2004, B2K starred in the dance flick You Got Served, which re-invigorated the genre. The film, which included appearances by Lil' Kim, Steve Harvey and Meagan Good, ranked number one at the box office its opening weekend. Omarion's co-starring role alongside Immature/IMX's Marques Houston hinted that B2K's frontman was priming for solo status. The group broke up later that year citing business disagreements. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Omarion - Not only does Omarion have a set a pipes to make the ladies swoon, but his dance skills are just as solid. Dancing since the age of five, his days bump-bump-bumpin' with B2K solidified his place as a double threat. But one of his most notable dance performances came with his solo hit "Touch." The music video featured the acrobatic dancer pulling moves straight out of MJ’s catalogue. The now-MMG affiliate took his career as a dancer even further with an appearance in You Got Served.(Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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O Yeah! - In 2005, Omarion released his solo debut, O. The gold-selling album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts and showcased the L.A. native's range for pop dance music and ballads, as evidenced by the gold-selling digital title track, "O," and the second single, "Touch." (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

Spotlight - With the success of his sexy single "Touch," helped by it's dance-centered music video which paid homage to Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel," Omarion was ready to show the world he was set for solo superstardom. At the 2005 BET Awards, the singer/dancer made everybody a believer. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Spotlight - With the success of his sexy single "Touch," helped by it's dance-centered music video which paid homage to Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel," Omarion was ready to show the world he was set for solo superstardom. At the 2005 BET Awards, the singer/dancer made everybody a believer. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

My Time - Following up the success of his debut album, Omarion released his sophomore LP, 21, in December 2006. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 200 and featured the hit singles "Entourage" and the Timbaland-produced "Ice Box." The latter is Omarion's most successful single to date, earing gold in digital sales and peaking at No. 12 on the charts. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

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My Time - Following up the success of his debut album, Omarion released his sophomore LP, 21, in December 2006. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 200 and featured the hit singles "Entourage" and the Timbaland-produced "Ice Box." The latter is Omarion's most successful single to date, earing gold in digital sales and peaking at No. 12 on the charts. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

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Dynamic Duo - In 2007, Bow Wow and Omarion teamed up for a Best of Both World-type collaboration. They released Face Off, which, with the help of the hits "Girlfriend" and "Hey Baby," was certified gold. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Dynamic Duo - In 2007, Bow Wow and Omarion teamed up for a Best of Both World-type collaboration. They released Face Off, which, with the help of the hits "Girlfriend" and "Hey Baby," was certified gold. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

New Beginning - In March 2009, Omarion announced that he signed with Young Money Entertainment. Four months later, he left the label with both he and Lil Wayne citing business reasons for the departure. But before they parted ways, Weezy and O produced the club banger "I'm Going In." (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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New Beginning - In March 2009, Omarion announced that he signed with Young Money Entertainment. Four months later, he left the label with both he and Lil Wayne citing business reasons for the departure. But before they parted ways, Weezy and O produced the club banger "I'm Going In." (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

On My Own - Omarion inked a deal with EMI to create his own label, Starworld Entertainment. He released his third studio album, Ollusion, under this imprint. The record featured a re-release of the single "I'm Goin In," which featured Gucci Mane instead of Lil Wayne. (Photo: Jon Ricard/BET)

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On My Own - Omarion inked a deal with EMI to create his own label, Starworld Entertainment. He released his third studio album, Ollusion, under this imprint. The record featured a re-release of the single "I'm Goin In," which featured Gucci Mane instead of Lil Wayne. (Photo: Jon Ricard/BET)

Dance Fever - Omarion joins MTV's hit dance crew competition series, Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crews (ABDC). He replaced judge Shane Sparks during the fifth season and sat at the judges table with Lil Mama and 'NSync's J.C. Chasez with Mario Lopez as host. (Photo: Jon Ricard/BET)

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Dance Fever - Omarion joins MTV's hit dance crew competition series, Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crews (ABDC). He replaced judge Shane Sparks during the fifth season and sat at the judges table with Lil Mama and 'NSync's J.C. Chasez with Mario Lopez as host. (Photo: Jon Ricard/BET)

Back to Basics - Omarion linked with the infamous DJ Drama to create his first mixtape, The Awakening, in 2011. The album showed that the singer and dancer we've come to know can also flow, and he does so alongside Lil Wayne, Red Cafe, Method Man, YG and more on the free project.  (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

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Back to Basics - Omarion linked with the infamous DJ Drama to create his first mixtape, The Awakening, in 2011. The album showed that the singer and dancer we've come to know can also flow, and he does so alongside Lil Wayne, Red Cafe, Method Man, YG and more on the free project.  (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Crew Love - In May 2012, Omarion signed to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group and joined the ranks of Wale, Meek Mill, Gunplay, Teedra Moses and, of course, Ricky Rozay himself. He appeared on the label's compilation Self Made Vol. 2 and soon announced that he had also signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation management company. The talented star is set to release a new LP in 2013. (Photo: Jon Ricard/BET)

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Crew Love - In May 2012, Omarion signed to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group and joined the ranks of Wale, Meek Mill, Gunplay, Teedra Moses and, of course, Ricky Rozay himself. He appeared on the label's compilation Self Made Vol. 2 and soon announced that he had also signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation management company. The talented star is set to release a new LP in 2013. (Photo: Jon Ricard/BET)