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Everything that's going down backstage at the BET Awards.

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Nothing But Neutrals - Big Sean and Rihanna make khaki and beige look downright exciting with these ensembles. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Classic Men - Tyrese Gibson and Jidenna look worthy of the gorgeous women on their arms — Tyrese's beautiful lady and Janelle Monae. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Crossroads - Anthony Hamilton and Gary Clark Jr. look somber after performing a tribute to the Charleston 9 and others we lost in the past year. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Crossroads - Anthony Hamilton and Gary Clark Jr. look somber after performing a tribute to the Charleston 9 and others we lost in the past year. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Surf's Up - Philadelphia native Meek Mill gets into the Cali spirit. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Surf's Up - Philadelphia native Meek Mill gets into the Cali spirit. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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50 Shades of Wayans - The king of satire Marlon Wayans sizes up the crowd backstage. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Spotlight - Nicki Minaj is all business as she watches the show. (Photo:Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Red All Over - Tracee Ellis Ross is a vision in crimson in one of her more relaxed looks of the night. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Airplay - Radio legend Tom Joyner spends some time with Janelle Monae during the show. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Airplay - Radio legend Tom Joyner spends some time with Janelle Monae during the show. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Keeping Up With Miss Braxton - Tamar Braxton keeps up with the theme of old school glamour with this butterscotch ensemble. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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RiRi Loves BET - BET President of Programming Stephen Hill gets a smooch from Rihanna backstage. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Making Friends - Stephen Hill catches hold of "Play No Games" rapper Big Sean, who debuted his new video right on the show. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Making Friends - Stephen Hill catches hold of "Play No Games" rapper Big Sean, who debuted his new video right on the show. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Date Night - Sevyn Streeter and B.o.B make their couple debut at the awards. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Date Night - Sevyn Streeter and B.o.B make their couple debut at the awards. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Why So Serious? - Janelle Monae, Nate "Rocket" Wonder and Jidenna look a bit displeased as they hang in their seats. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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All You Need Is Hugs - Anthony Anderson and Patti Labelle share a warm embrace backstage. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Party Posse - Kendrick Lamar, Tyrese Gibson, his date and Smokey Robinson grab a group pic after Kendrick's showstopping performance. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Party Posse - Kendrick Lamar, Tyrese Gibson, his date and Smokey Robinson grab a group pic after Kendrick's showstopping performance. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Classic Men - From head-to-toe, Jidenna and Tyrese showed out in their Sunday's best looking as handsome as ever. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Classic Men - From head-to-toe, Jidenna and Tyrese showed out in their Sunday's best looking as handsome as ever. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Can Do No Wrong - The Ultimate Icon Honoree Janet Jackson can do no wrong when it comes to fashion, music and pop culture. Work!(Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Bad Boy For Life - Diddy reunited the Bad Boy family and we caught Faith Evans and Jadakiss making new memories backstage.(Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Queen Jackson - Janet Jackson floated in like the icon that she is and let the world know that she's back and ready to rule the game once again.(Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Queen Jackson - Janet Jackson floated in like the icon that she is and let the world know that she's back and ready to rule the game once again.(Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Mo Money - Floyd Mayweather, Jr. definitely made the rounds at BET Awards 2015. Here he is with Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tell Him When To Go - E-40 repped from The Bay all the way to L.A. for this year's show. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Gambino Style - Donald Glover is looking too cool as he makes his way to the backstage area. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Gambino Style - Donald Glover is looking too cool as he makes his way to the backstage area. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Boss Chicks - You never know who you'll run into at the BET Awards. BET Networks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Debra Lee caught this photo op with Rihanna. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Boss Chicks - You never know who you'll run into at the BET Awards. BET Networks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Debra Lee caught this photo op with Rihanna. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Fan of a Fan - 2015 FANdemonium winner Chris Brown had some of the best seats in the house and we can tell he enjoyed himself. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Money in the Middle - This is what happens when friends Busta Rhymes, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Tyrese Gibson linked up at the BET Awards 2015. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Men of Honor - It was a busy night for both, but host Anthony Anderson and honoree Smokey Robinson were able to capturing this lasting moment backstage.(Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Men of Honor - It was a busy night for both, but host Anthony Anderson and honoree Smokey Robinson were able to capturing this lasting moment backstage.(Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Keeping It Pretty - Hugs, kisses and love is all that existed backstage between our host Tracee Ellis Ross and none other than the legendary Miss Patti LaBelle. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Shine Bright - When your mom is Diana Ross, sequins are automatically part of your wardrobe. Show 'em how it's done Tracee!(Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Shine Bright - When your mom is Diana Ross, sequins are automatically part of your wardrobe. Show 'em how it's done Tracee!(Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

It's a Party - Brandy Norwood, Chris Brown and Ray J turn up in the audience of the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.   (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Funny Faces - Brandy and Ray J get silly with Chris Brown during the show. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Million Dollar Smile - Tyrese flashes that money maker — his smile, of course! — while hanging with his beautiful date. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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T-Murda Times Two - Terrence Howard and Tracee Ellis Ross serve up some throwback glamour while lounging backstage. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Just a Fan - Busta Rhymes is making some memories on his iPhone during the show. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Stay With Me - Anthony Anderson won't be upstaged by his co-host Tracee Ellis Ross, showing off his own '50s-inspired style. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Lend Me Your Ears - Radio legend Tom Joyner takes a graceful bow as tonight's Humanitarian Award nominee.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lend Me Your Ears - Radio legend Tom Joyner takes a graceful bow as tonight's Humanitarian Award nominee. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Family Bonds - Empire's Jussie Smollett and Terrence Howard look happy to see each other after the show's hiatus. We're counting down the days until its September 23 premiere! (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Three Heartbeats - Nicki Minaj and her mom Carol Maraj can't resist a pic with tonight's Lifetime Achievement honoree Smokey Robinson.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Motown Family - Smokey Robinson and Frances Robinson enjoy the show next to former label boss and longtime friend Berry Gordy and his lady Eskedar Gobeze. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Rocky Road - Creed star Michael B. Jordan keeps his muscles under wraps for the time being. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Front Row Frenzy - Rihanna makes use of her front row seats by jamming out to the performances.(Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Money Team - Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Terrence Howard strike a dapper pose while hanging out backstage. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Backatcha - Busta Rhymes pays his respects to Smokey Robinson during the show. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Off the Rip - French Montana keeps a low profile while watching the show. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Say What? - Serayah, who performed with her Empire co-stars Yazz and Jussie Smollett, is giving us the side-eye for some reason. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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K.O. Kings - Floyd Mayweather, Jr. catches up with Joe Jackson for a moment backstage. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Skateboard Peace - Pharrell Williams and Alicia Keys cozy up backstage during the BET Awards 2015 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Back In the Day - Andra Day takes us back to simpler times with her throwback look, complete with barrel curls. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Being Breezy - Gabrielle Union and Chris Brown loosen up before taking the stage at the Microsoft Theater. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Hold Up, Wait a Minute - Breezy gets hype for his performance, which included his hits "Liquor," "Ayo" and "Post to Be."  (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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He Trippin' - Diddy looks no worse for the wear after his impromtu stage dive during the Bad Boy reunion. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Playing Nice - Love & Hip Hop's Joseline Hernandez and Stevie J put up a united front at the show. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Cox & Friends - Orange Is the New Black star Laverne Cox and blogger B. Scott look fly and fabulous in thigh-high slit gowns and extra long tresses. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Fab-Ish - Tracee Ellis Ross bears a striking resemblance to her mother Diana Ross in a red sparkly gown and fab 'fro. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Keeping the Faith - Mase and a very svelte-looking Faith Evans sure can rock the red ensembles.  (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Keeping the Faith - Mase and a very svelte-looking Faith Evans sure can rock the red ensembles. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lyon and Lyoness - Terrence Howard and his wife Miranda Howard look remarkably rested for having a newborn son at home!  (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

She's a Boss - Rihanna shows us how to do menswear in a bronze, wide-lapel blazer and pretty much nothing else.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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She's a Boss - Rihanna shows us how to do menswear in a bronze, wide-lapel blazer and pretty much nothing else. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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All In a Life's Work - Smokey Robinson, who was tonight's Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, and his wife Frances Robinson show the youngins how it's done. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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All Eyez on RiRi - Is that a magic trick, Rihanna? Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is paying close attention to the "BBHMM" singer. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Smile on Fleek - Meek Mill has an ear-to-ear grin watching Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson get the show started. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Say Cheese - Nicki Minaj snaps a pic of her mother Carol Maraj and pal Rihanna backstage. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Say Cheese - Nicki Minaj snaps a pic of her mother Carol Maraj and pal Rihanna backstage. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Building an Empire - Terrence Howard chills with Empire's incoming music producer Ne-Yo.  (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Fashion Forward Floyd - Mayweather looks fit and fresh in a cream and pink suit.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Fashion Forward Floyd - Mayweather looks fit and fresh in a cream and pink suit. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Omeeka Forever - Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj look as happy as ever as they watch the show. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Dolla Dolla Bills - Wonder who left their bag of cash unattended backstage? (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)