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Emotional Chris - The most talked-about moment of the 2010 BET Awards came when a tearful Chris Brown dropped to his knees during one of the greatest MJ tributes ever performed.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Kanye's Moment - Kanye West opened last year’s BET Awards with a performance of his soon-to-be-smash single “Power.” He hit the stage on top of a mountain for a triumphant return. (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Love Jones - Before presenting the 2010 BET Award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Nia Long and Larenz Tate shared a poem and a kiss to rekindle memories of their classic movie Love Jones.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Alicia Keys - The beautiful Alicia Keys sang a few of her classics to celebrate her 10-year anniversary in the industry at last year’s BET Awards.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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The Return of Cleo - Host Queen Latifah brought her character Cleo from the movie Set It Off back to life at one point during the 2010 BET Awards. T.I. was right there to witness it.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Legendary Tribute - Chris Brown stole last year’s show with his emotional tribute to Michael Jackson. After performing a medley of MJ's hits, CB slowed it down and brought the audience to tears with his rousing rendition of “Man in the Mirror.”(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Humanitarian for Life - A humble John Legend accepted the Humanitarian Award for his work—not just in the music world, but all over the world.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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El Debarge - El DeBarge performed a medley of his classics in a surprise performance that had the audience rockin' at last year’s BET Awards.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Prince For Life - Prince accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 BET Awards. It was a magical moment for this consummate artist.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Tyrese Channels Terry - Tyrese reminded the crowd how well he can sing with his tribute to the late, great Teddy Pendergrass at last year’s BET Awards.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Janelle Monáe - Janelle Monáe's energetic performance of Prince's “Let's Go Crazy” had the 2010 BET Awards audience on its feet.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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