The Best of the BET Awards

Relive some of the best BET Awards moments over the years.

The Best of the BET Awards - The biggest award show in music celebrates it's 15th year live from Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28. Before it's lights, camera, action cop a gander at the must-see moments from 2001 - 2014. 

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The Best of the BET Awards - The biggest award show in music celebrates it's 15th year live from Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28. Before it's lights, camera, action cop a gander at the must-see moments from 2001 - 2014. 

Pharrell Hearts Missy - Pharrell opened the show with "Come and Get It Bae," but the crowd went wild when surprise guest Missy Elliott joined him on stage. 

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2014 | A Virginia Connection - VA representers Pharrell Williams and Missy Elliot hit the stage for a must see mashup of theirs songs "Come Get Bae" and "Pass That Dutch". 

The Return of Breezy - Chris Brown delivers his first performance since his release from jail earlier this month, a rendition of his hit "Loyal." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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2014 | The Return of Breezy - Chris Brown delivered an electrifying performance of his hit "Loyal". The performance happened on the heels of his release from jail which made the performance that much more celebatory. 

Break It Down - Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams (not pictured) and Charlie Wilson gave one of most memorable performances of the night with “You Are,” “Beautiful,” “Charlie, Last Name Wilson,” “Signs,” “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” and “Outstanding.”  (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BET)

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2013 | Killer Collab - Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams (not pictured) and Charlie Wilson gave one of the most memorable performances of the night with “You Are,” “Beautiful,” “Charlie, Last Name Wilson,” “Signs,” “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” and “Outstanding.”(Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BET)

The R. - Very few singers can command the stage like R. Kelly. Backed by a choir, the R&B legend shut it down with a medley of hits like “Bump N' Grind,” “Ignition (Remix)” and “Seems Like You're Ready.” (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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2013 | R.Kelly Breaks Out The Hits - Very few singers can command the stage like R. Kelly. Backed by a choir, the R&B legend shut it down with a medley of such hits as “Bump N' Grind,” “Ignition (Remix)” and “Seems Like You're Ready.”(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Don't Kill Their Vibe - Singer Beyonce, rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West and television personality Kim Kardashian shared a few laughs and front-row seats in this 2012 BET Awards moment. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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2012 | Don't Kill Their Vibe - Beyoncé, rappers Jay Z and Kanye West and television personality Kim Kardashian shared a few laughs and front-row seats in this 2012 BET Awards moment.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

Brandy Wants to Dance - What a stunning moment for singer and The Game co-star Brandy to pay homage to her mentor and idol, Whitney Houston.Brandy does Whitney's songs justice. #Gloraaay(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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2012 | Brandy Wants to Dance - What a stunning moment for singer and The Game star Brandy to pay homage to her mentor and idol, Whitney Houston.Brandy does Whitney's songs justice. #Gloraaay(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

2012: Grand Finale - Cissy Houston finishes her tribute to her daughter Whitney Houston strong. The strength and talent are undeniable. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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2012 | Grand Finale - Cissy Houston finishes her tribute to her daughter Whitney Houston strong. The strength and talent are undeniable. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Young Money - Megastars collide in the audience at the 2011 BET awards at the Shrine Auditorium in California. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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2011 | Young Money - Megastars collide in the audience at the 2011 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in California.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Kelly and Trey - Sparks flew when Kelly Rowland and Trey Songz connected onstage for a mash-up of "Unusual" and "Motivation." We expect Trey to turn up the heat onstage, but Kelly took it to another level!

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2011 | The Motivated Duo - Trey Songz and Kelly Rowland turned the heat up with an impassioned and showstopping duet of “Motivation” in 2011, easily reigning as one of the show's top moments.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup )

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Busta Rhymes - Busta ripped the stage with Chris Brown on the F.A.M.E. track "Look at Me Now."  Mary J. Blige gave the swift–tongued rapper props on his performance:@maryjblige: Congrats to my Brother @BusaBusss on his award and bodying!!! That performance 2 night!!! WOW!!!(Photo by Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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2011 | Bussa Bussa - Busta Rhymes delivered his uber popular and speedy feature verse while performing "Look At Me Now" with Chris Brown. To add to what was already a great night, the duo walked away with the trophy for Best Collaboration.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

Look Ma, No Hands - Breezy performs his smash single "Look At Me Now" at the 2011 BET Awards and the crowd goes wild.  (Photo: Joe Scarnici/WireImage)

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2011 | Look Ma, No Hands - Breezy performs his smash single "Look At Me Now" at the 2011 BET Awards and the crowd goes wild.(Photo: Joe Scarnici/WireImage)

A Prince Among Men - Prince is clearly pleased as he watches the 2010 BET Awards.  (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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2010 | A Prince Among Men - The icon Prince graced us with his presence at the 2010 BET Awards and here he is enjoying a performance.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Set It Off - T.I. and Latifah playfully re-enact key moments from her role in Set It Off during the 2010 BET Awards. (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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2010: Set It Off - T.I. and Queen Latifah playfully reenact scenes from her role in the film Set It Off during the 2010 BET Awards.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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All in the Family - Jaden Smith, Willow Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith settle into their seats at the 2010 BET Awards.   (Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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2010 | All in the Family - Check out this candid of Jaden Smith, Willow Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith as they grace the front row of the 2010 BET Awards.(Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Getting Foxxy - Host Jamie Foxx plays around onstage during the 2009 BET Awards. (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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2009 | Getting Foxxy - Host Jamie Foxx gives a snapshot into the hilarity of him spearheading hosting duties with this opening number.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Before She Was a Redhead... - Rihanna hits a note during her performance at the  2008 BET Awards. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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2008 | Bad Gal Rih Rih  - Around the time Rihanna stepped into her good girl gone bad image, she showed up at the 2008 BET Awards to perform and show us who's the baddest gal of them all. We see you, Rih Rih!(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Motown Magic - Stevie Wonder performs during a tribute to Diana Ross, recipient of the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo: Getty Images/Getty Images)

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2007 | Motown Magic  - Stevie Wonder performs during a tribute to Diana Ross, recipient of the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award.(Photo: Getty Images/Getty Images)

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Perform “Déjà Vu” (2006) - The 2006 BET Awards were off and running when Beyoncé and her silver lamé outfit hit the stage in a shower of fireworks to perform her hit “Déjà Vu.” Things hit a fever pitch when her then-boyfriend Jay-Z spit his verse, and the crowd was treated to a beautiful moment when he bowed to her before exiting, stage right.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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2006 | Stuntin' Is A Habit - Since Jay Z and Beyonce first collaborated in 2003 they've been killing the game. In 2006 they rejoined each other on the first single lifted from Beyoncé's album B'Day, "Déjà Vu," and in 2006 they took center stage to perform it live.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty)

Vision of Love - Mariah Carey performs "We Belong Together" at the 2005 BET Awards. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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2005 | The Songbird  - Mariah Carey performs "We Belong Together" at the 2005 BET Awards.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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Ready or Not - The Fugees—Pras Michel, Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean—are together again, even if it's just for a backstage photo at the 2005 BET Awards. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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2005 | The Reunion  - The Fugees—Pras Michel, Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean—are together again, even if it's just for a backstage photo at the 2005 BET Awards. 

Beyoncé on Her Legacy - "I feel that it's important that I start shaping my legacy and doing things that have a little more substance. I want people to think when they listen to my music. I want it to help them through their painful memories, their painful moments, their most happy moments.” (Photo credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) 

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2005 | Yonce All On His Lap Like... - Beyoncé puts the moves on a blushing Terrence Howard as Destiny's Child performs "Cater To You" in 2005.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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New York's Finest - Remy Ma and Fat Joe present the award for Best Collaboration at the 2005 BET Awards. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

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2005 | New York's Finest - Terror Squad representers Remy Ma and Fat Joe present the award for Best Collaboration at the 2005 BET Awards.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage for BET Entertainment)

Miss Jackson Lets Loose - Janet Jackson brings down the house with an unforgettable performance at the 2004 Black Entertainment Awards. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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2004 | Ms. Jackson Lets Loose  - Janet Jackson brings down the house with an unforgettable performance in 2004.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Beyoncé Who? - Host of the 2004 awards, Mo'Nique gets down with her own performance of "Crazy in Love." Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, uh oh... (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage for BET Network)  

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2004 | Beyoncé Who? - Host of the 2004 awards, Mo'Nique gets down with her own performance of "Crazy in Love." Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, uh oh... 

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Legends Come Together - Michael Jackson helps James Brown with his cape in this historic performance at the 2003 BET Awards. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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2003 | From One Legend To Another - Michael Jackson helps James Brown with his cape in this historic performance at the 2003 BET Awards.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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The Greatest - Ja Rule is beyond excited to meet Muhammad Ali for the first time, during the 2002 BET Awards. (Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage)

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2002 | The Champ Is Here - Ja Rule is beyond excited to meet Muhammad Ali for the first time, during the 2002 BET Awards.(Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage)

The Hosts With the Most - Funny men and co-hosts Steve Harvey and Cedric "The Entertainer" share a laugh during the first BET Awards in 2001. (Photo by M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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2001 | Making History  - Funny men and co-hosts Steve Harvey and Cedric "The Entertainer" share a laugh during the first BET Awards in 2001.(Photo by M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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