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Lil Kim - Dripping in jewels, the Best Female Hip Hop nominee poses in a Pucci-inspired outfit before gearing up for her hot performance of "Jump Off." (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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Yolanda Adams - "The Prayer" performer wears the look of an angel, even before she takes home her second Best Gospel Artist award. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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Victoria Rowell - The Young and the Restless daytime TV actress looks the part of a Southern Belle. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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Chilli and Usher - The sultry TLC singer and her hot R&B boyfriend contrast each other to the T. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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Tisha Campbell-Martin - The proud mom and former Martin actress shows off one of the most important men in her life. (Photo: SGranitz/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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Mya - Looking stress-free, 2003 was a good year for the singer, dancer and actress whose single "My Love Is Like...Wo" was a big success. (Photo: SGranitz/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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Murphy Lee - The St. Lunatics rapper made everyone see double.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Mary Mary - Stepping out in their own personal styles, the gospel sisters are up for their third BET nomination, this year for Best Group. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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LisaRaye - With a huge smile and plunging neckline, the "All of Us" singer makes a bright statement. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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LaToya Jackson - Michael's older sister straps herself in for the show, during which her brother surprises everyone with a dance and tribute to James Brown later on stage.  (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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Kiko Ellsworth - The All or Nothing actor, who also appears in Bad Boys II, arrives with a guest on the red carpet.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Tomi Rae and James Brown - The Godfather of Soul and his Cleopatra-looking wife arrive at the BET Awards for which Brown is a Lifetime Achievement honoree. (Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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Free - The beloved co-host of 106 & Park arrives with her trademark fiery red locks.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Da Brat - The "Funkdafied" rapper lets it all hang out with a Sponge Bob Square Pants themed ensemble.  (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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3LW - R&B's 3 Little Women and "I Do (Wanna Get Close to You)" singers look angelic rocking individual styles. (Photo: Jim Smeal/WireImage)

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