Mariah Carey : Road to the 2013 BET Awards

The voice, the diva, the icon at BET Awards 2013!

Mariah Carey: Road to the BET Awards 2013 - The legendary Carey never misses a beat, and this year was no different! From judging on American Idol to releasing another record-breaking, chart-topping single, Mariah Carey's road to the 2013 BET Awards has been a busy one!

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Mariah Carey: Road to the BET Awards 2013 - The legendary Carey never misses a beat, and this year was no different! From judging on American Idol to releasing another record-breaking, chart-topping single, Mariah Carey's road to the 2013 BET Awards has been a busy one!

American Idol Judging – July 23, 2012  - Kevin Reilly, programming chief of American Idol, announced that Carey was joining the judging panel for Season 12 of the show. Her salary was a reported $18 million! How lucky were the contestants of American Idol to be able to be judged by the diva herself? Mariah Carey handed out iconic advice and helped Candice Glover to a Season 12 win.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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American Idol Judging – July 23, 2012 - Kevin Reilly, programming chief of American Idol, announced that Carey was joining the judging panel for Season 12 of the show. Her salary was a reported $18 million! How lucky were the contestants of American Idol to be able to be judged by the diva herself? Mariah Carey handed out iconic advice and helped Candice Glover to a Season 12 win. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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The Butler – July 26, 2012 - On July 26, 2012, it was announced that Carey would flex her acting chops by joining the cast of The Butler, also starring Oprah Winfrey and Terrence Howard. (Photo: FameFlynet, Inc)

Triumphant Release – August 3, 2012 - Mariah Carey released yet another powerful ballad in August 2012, "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" featuring Meek Mill. (Photo: Island Records)

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Triumphant Release – August 3, 2012 - Mariah Carey released yet another powerful ballad in August 2012, "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" featuring Meek Mill. (Photo: Island Records)

"Thirsty," Featuring Rich Homie Quan - If it's one thing Mimi doesn't like, it's a "thirsty" dude who tries too hard. On this trendy track, Mariah makes fun of a dude who thinks he's a boss but is a little too eager to floss on her celebrity status. While the concept may seem a bit frivolous in comparison to Mariah classics, Hit Boy nailed the beat.(Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

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She's Back... NFL Kick-Off Concert – September 6, 2012 - When Mariah Carey hit the stage at the September 2012 NFL Kick-Off concert we knew the diva was back in all of her performing glory! (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

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Mariah and So So Def – February 23, 2013 - We all know Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri made a bevy of hits together! Of course she had to come perform at the So So Def 20th Anniversary Concert at the Fox Theater. (Photo: Paras Griffin /Landov)

Mariah Carey ft. Miguel - "#Beautiful" - And a beautiful collaboration it was. Yes!(Photo: Island Records)

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Another Hit: "#Beautiful" – May 9, 2013 - Mariah Carey keeps the hits coming, and teaching these young R&B up-and-comers how to do it! She released the mid-tempo summer banger "#Beautiful," in May 2013, from her upcoming album, #MyBeautifulLife.(Photo: Island Records)

Beautiful Music - Mariah Carey takes off her judge's cap to perform onstage at the American Idol Season 12 Live Finale Show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles. (Photo: FOX via Getty Images)

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Just a Reminder... – May 16, 2013 - If you forgot why they call Mrs. Carey "The Voice," the nation remembered when she performed during the Season 12 finale of American Idol!(Photo: FOX via Getty Images)

Mariah Carey Is Back - With "#Beautiful" all over the charts, Mariah Carey has once again shut music down and shown why she is the voice of this generation. With golden vocals she'll take the BET Awards stage and although we'd love to see her and Nicki Minaj do something together, she may just do something with confirmed performer Miguel. If you want to see how this goes down tune in June 30 at 8P/7C!(Photo: D Dipasupil/FilmMagic)

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Good Morning Mariah-ca - May 24, 2013 - Mrs. Carey dawned a gorgeous glowing, pink glitter gown for her May 2013 appearance on Good Morning America. Of course she belted her new hit "#Beautiful" perfectly.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

Do, Re, Mimi - Mariah Carey lets Australia know that she's still got it with a stellar performance at the 2013 Jupiters show at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, near Brisbane. (Photo: EPA/MATT ROBERTS /LANDOV)

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Mariah Carey at the 2013 BET Awards – June 30, 2013 - Lucky for you (and us), we've got the voice, the legend, the awe-inspiring beauty of Mariah Carey RIGHT here at the 2013 BET Awards! Don't miss it LIVE, June 30, 8P/7C ONLY on BET. (Photo: EPA/MATT ROBERTS /LANDOV)