BET Awards 2012: All-Access Pass
Here's your VIP pass to the show.
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Words Between Friends - Jay-Z and Kanye West share a laugh during a commercial break. (Photo: Getty Images for BET)
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Smooches - Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé share the love backstage at the BET Awards '12. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)
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High Art - Chris Brown and his dancers decked out in body paint before hitting the stage. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)
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Sparkle - Mariah Carey strikes a beautiful pose backstage. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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All White Everything - Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are looking lovely and ready for the Maze featuring Frankie Beverly tribute in their white ensembles. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)
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For the Love of Whitney - Singers Monica and Cissy Houston pose backstage. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Afterglow - Usher, right after a steamy performance of his hit "Climax." (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET)
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Sweet Whispers - Kanye and Kim share an intimate moment during a break in the show. (Photo: Getty Images for BET)
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Have Mercy - Rapper 2 Chainz gets his cool on backstage. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)
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Date Night - Blue Ivy's parents are clearly having a great time at the show!
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Winning Streak - Chris Brown, winner of Best Male R&B Artist, backstage before his showtopping performance. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Watch The Throne - BET Awards 12 Winners Jay-Z & Kanye West backstage after one of their wins. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Front Row Crew - Solange, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian light up the audience. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)
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Taraji and Kevin - Actors Kevin Hart and Taraji P. Henson have a moment backstage. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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They Beez In The Audience - Kim Kardashian and rapper Nicki Minaj are spotted in between commercials at BET Awards 12. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)
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Double Date - Jay and Bey, Kanye and Kim. Hip Hop's happy couples made sure to sit next to each other to enjoy the night! (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)
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Feelin' It - Beyoncé and Solange can't help but dance during the tribute to Maze ft. Frankie Beverly. (Photo: Getty Images for BET)
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Time to Mingle - Nicki Minaj and Busta Rhymes get cute backstage. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Party Girls - Friends Taraji P. Henson and Regina King get the party started backstage. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)
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Soulful Sisters - Solange and Beyoncé are simply stunning. Here, they enjoy parts of the show.
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Power in the House - Tyler Perry and musician Frankie Beverly make their way into the show. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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The Royal Couple Arrives - Beyoncé and Jay-Z make their way to their seats. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Happy Day - BET Networks Chairman & CEO Debra L. Lee takes a moment to pose backstage with honoree Al Sharpton. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Golden Girl - Singer Brandy arrives at The Shrine Auditorium. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Groove Me - Solange and Beyoncé let loose. (Photo: Getty Images for BET)
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The Man With Soul - Cedric the Entertainer looks smooth while hanging backstage. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Winning team - Wale and Miguel, winners of the Best Collaboration award, celebrate backstage. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Losing Their Minds - The group members of Mindless Behavior are lucky enough to share a moment with King Bey backstage. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Holding Court - Kanye West holds the attention of Nicki Minaj and his girlfriend, Kim Kardashian. (Photo: Getty Images for BET)
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Just Chillin' - Rapper Tyga enjoys the show before his closing performance of "Rack City."
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Perfection - Singer Faith Evans strikes a pose before performing in tribute to Maze ft. Frankie Beverly. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)
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Power in the House - Frankie Beverly bonds with actor/singer Jamie Foxx backstage. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Sexy Back - TGT group members Tyrese Gibson, Ginuwine and Tank make the ladies swoon backstage. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET
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Back That Thang Up - Kanye and Kim slow dance during the show. (Photo: Getty Images for BET)
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Serious Business - Birdman makes an appearance at the show. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)
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