BET Awards Rehearsals

See photos from the rehearsals for the 2009 BET Awards.

The Shrine Auditorium - BET Awards 09 is set to take place at Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium. The show is dedicated to Michael Jackson. Performers rehearsed all weekend. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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The Shrine Auditorium - BET Awards 09 is set to take place at Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium. The show is dedicated to Michael Jackson. Performers rehearsed all weekend. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

Keith Sweat - On the first day of rehearsals, R&B crooner Keith Sweat stops by the Shrine.

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Keith Sweat - On the first day of rehearsals, R&B crooner Keith Sweat stops by the Shrine.

Keri Hilson - The debut R&B sensation is going to turn it on for the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Keri Hilson - The debut R&B sensation is going to turn it on for the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

Miss Keri Baby - In just a short amount of time, Keri Hilson has become R&B's newest sweetheart with her hit single, "Turnin' Me On." (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Miss Keri Baby - In just a short amount of time, Keri Hilson has become R&B's newest sweetheart with her hit single, "Turnin' Me On." (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

Motorcycle Madness - From the looks of her rehearsal, Keri is going to knock it down at the Awards show. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Motorcycle Madness - From the looks of her rehearsal, Keri is going to knock it down at the Awards show. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Soulja Boy Tell 'Em - Soulja Boy is going to turn his swag all the way on at the BET Awards. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Soulja Boy Tell 'Em - Soulja Boy is going to turn his swag all the way on at the BET Awards. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

Keri and Her Backup Dancers - Keri and her dancers rehearse for the show.(Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Keri and Her Backup Dancers - Keri and her dancers rehearse for the show.(Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

Travis Barker (right) - Former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker was on hand at the rehearsals as well. Last year, Barker survived a jet crash that killed four people.

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Travis Barker (right) - Former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker was on hand at the rehearsals as well. Last year, Barker survived a jet crash that killed four people.

Aaron Hall, Keith Sweat - Call it a comeback? Guy's Aaron Hall and R&B singer Keith Sweat will be bringin' the 90s back at the BET Awards.

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Aaron Hall, Keith Sweat - Call it a comeback? Guy's Aaron Hall and R&B singer Keith Sweat will be bringin' the 90s back at the BET Awards.

Live On Stage - While most rehearsals were closed to the media, the stage set for Keri Hilson's performance proves that BET is going all out. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Live On Stage - While most rehearsals were closed to the media, the stage set for Keri Hilson's performance proves that BET is going all out. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Soulja Boy Tell 'Em - Soulja Boy is up for BET's Viewers' Choice Award. He has been tweeting about it since his nomination was announced. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Soulja Boy Tell 'Em - Soulja Boy is up for BET's Viewers' Choice Award. He has been tweeting about it since his nomination was announced. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

Microphone Swag - Keri gets acquainted with her microphone. Hopefully, she won't have a Solange moment at the show. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Microphone Swag - Keri gets acquainted with her microphone. Hopefully, she won't have a Solange moment at the show. (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)