Backstage at the BET Awards

Check out the action backstage at the BEt Awards '09.

Anthony Anderson - Anthony Anderson shows off his bright colors while chilling in the audience during the 2009 BET Awards.

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Anthony Anderson - Anthony Anderson shows off his bright colors while chilling in the audience during the 2009 BET Awards.

Bobby Brown - Bobby Brown makes a surprise appearance at the 2009 BET Awards.

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Bobby Brown - Bobby Brown makes a surprise appearance at the 2009 BET Awards.

Johnny Gill - Mr. "My, My, My" makes his way into the Shrine Auditorium.

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Johnny Gill - Mr. "My, My, My" makes his way into the Shrine Auditorium.

Soulja Boy - Soulja Boy keeps his cool while waiting outside the Shrine Auditorium for the 2009 BET Awards.

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Soulja Boy - Soulja Boy keeps his cool while waiting outside the Shrine Auditorium for the 2009 BET Awards.

Nipsey Hussle - Hip-hop west coast rookie Nipsey Hussle attends the 2009 BET Awards.

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Nipsey Hussle - Hip-hop west coast rookie Nipsey Hussle attends the 2009 BET Awards.

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Angel - Angel Lola Luv shows why she’s the sexiest video vixen in the business with her stunning outfit at the 2009 BET Awards.

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Angel - Angel Lola Luv shows why she’s the sexiest video vixen in the business with her stunning outfit at the 2009 BET Awards.

Terrence J - Terrence is all smiles in his three-piece suit during the 2009 BET Awards.

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Terrence J - Terrence is all smiles in his three-piece suit during the 2009 BET Awards.

Lil Wayne - Lil Wayne shares a laugh with a couple of his buddies during intermission.

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Lil Wayne - Lil Wayne shares a laugh with a couple of his buddies during intermission.

Keyshia Cole - Keyshia Cole flashes her pearly whites before her duet with Monica at the 2009 BET Awards.

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Keyshia Cole - Keyshia Cole flashes her pearly whites before her duet with Monica at the 2009 BET Awards.

Keith Sweat - Keith Sweat stops to show the BET.com photographer his good side during the BET Awards.

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Keith Sweat - Keith Sweat stops to show the BET.com photographer his good side during the BET Awards.

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Amber Rose - Kanye's companion enjoys the show.

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Amber Rose - Kanye's companion enjoys the show.

Soulja Boy - Soulja Boy and his guest turn their swag up to a trillion while relaxing in the audience.

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Soulja Boy - Soulja Boy and his guest turn their swag up to a trillion while relaxing in the audience.

Jay-Z & Beyonce - Powerhouse couple Jay-Z and Beyonce get ready to make their exit at the 2009 BET Awards.

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Jay-Z & Beyonce - Powerhouse couple Jay-Z and Beyonce get ready to make their exit at the 2009 BET Awards.

Jay-Z - Hov stops to show the ballers some love.

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Jay-Z - Hov stops to show the ballers some love.

LeBron James - NBA MVP LeBron James attends the 2009 BET Awards in Los Angeles, Calif.

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LeBron James - NBA MVP LeBron James attends the 2009 BET Awards in Los Angeles, Calif.

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LeBron James - King James took home the Best Male Athlete award.

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LeBron James - King James took home the Best Male Athlete award.

Keyshia Cole & Daniel Gibson - Keyshia Cole and Cleveland Cav Daniel Gibson get cozy on the set of the 2009 BET Awards.

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Keyshia Cole & Daniel Gibson - Keyshia Cole and Cleveland Cav Daniel Gibson get cozy on the set of the 2009 BET Awards.

Hurricane Chris - Hurricane Chris attends the 2009 BET Awards.

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Hurricane Chris - Hurricane Chris attends the 2009 BET Awards.

Busta Rhymes - Busta Rhymes enjoys the BET Awards from the back of the Shrine Auditorium.

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Busta Rhymes - Busta Rhymes enjoys the BET Awards from the back of the Shrine Auditorium.

DJ Clue - DJ Clue takes his eyes off of Jay-Z’s performance of his new single, “D.O.A.” to mean mug for the backstage cameras at the 2009 BET Awards.

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DJ Clue - DJ Clue takes his eyes off of Jay-Z’s performance of his new single, “D.O.A.” to mean mug for the backstage cameras at the 2009 BET Awards.

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Keri Hilson - Ms. Keri shows off her Best New Artist Award.

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Keri Hilson - Ms. Keri shows off her Best New Artist Award.

Birdman - Birdman looks on as he ponders his next move while chilling backstage at the 2009 BET Awards.

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Birdman - Birdman looks on as he ponders his next move while chilling backstage at the 2009 BET Awards.

Fabolous - Loso chills backstage at the BET Awards.

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Fabolous - Loso chills backstage at the BET Awards.

Fabolous & DJ Clue - Fabolous, DJ Clue and several guests gather together for a group photo.

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Fabolous & DJ Clue - Fabolous, DJ Clue and several guests gather together for a group photo.

Lil Wayne - Weezy cools down after his BET Awards performance with Drake.

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Lil Wayne - Weezy cools down after his BET Awards performance with Drake.

Tyrese - Tyrese makes his way to the BET.com photographer for his close up backstage.

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Tyrese - Tyrese makes his way to the BET.com photographer for his close up backstage.