BET Awards 08: Photos Performances

See photos of the hot performances at the BET Awards 08.

Award Tour - Rihanna also performed at the 2008 BET Awards. She sang her heartfelt ballad "Take A Bow."

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Rihanna Performs "Take a Bow" - Rihanna's performance of "Take A Bow" was outstanding.

Gazing into the Crowd - Rihanna takes time during her performance to look into the crowd.

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Thoughtful Rihanna - Rihanna gazes upon the crowd during her performance.

Girl Power - Keyshia Cole and Lil' Kim perform "Let It Go."

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Girl Power - Keyshia Cole and Lil' Kim perform "Let It Go."

Ne-Yo - This balladeer proves he can tear up the stage. Ne-Yo and his dancer do their thing.

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Ne-Yo - This balladeer proves he can tear up the stage. Ne-Yo and his dancer do their thing.

Keyshia Cole - Keyshia Cole performs her hit "Heaven Sent."

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Keyshia Cole - Keyshia Cole performs her hit "Heaven Sent."

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Young Jeezy - Jeezy does what he does best.

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Young Jeezy - Jeezy does what he does best.

Usher - Usher opens up the show with "Love in This Club."

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Usher - Usher opens up the show with "Love in This Club."

D.L. Hughley - D.L. Hughlely followed the ladies' lead and went through several wardrobe changes as host.

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D.L. Hughley - D.L. Hughlely followed the ladies' lead and went through several wardrobe changes as host.

Musical Mix - Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard show off their talent while presenting an award.

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Musical Mix - Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard show off their talent while presenting an award.

Kanye West - Kanye West proves why he's the Best Male Hip Hop artist winner.

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Kanye West - Kanye West proves why he's the Best Male Hip Hop artist winner.

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Take a Bow - Usher ends his performance with bow of appreciation toward his fans.

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Take a Bow - Usher ends his performance with bow of appreciation toward his fans.

Ne-Yo - Ne-Yo's performance helped to set high standards for the night.

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Ne-Yo - Ne-Yo's performance helped to set high standards for the night.

Ciara and Chris Brown - Ciara popped up during Chris Brown's performance to burn up the stage with a hot dance.

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Ciara and Chris Brown - Ciara popped up during Chris Brown's performance to burn up the stage with a hot dance.

Rihanna - Rihanna, a nominee for Best Female R&B, awed the crowd with her emotionally-charged song.

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Rihanna - Rihanna, a nominee for Best Female R&B, awed the crowd with her emotionally-charged song.

T-Pain - T-Pains circus-act performance was the most elaborate of the night.

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T-Pain - T-Pains circus-act performance was the most elaborate of the night.

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Big Boi - Big Boi held it down in one of the wildest performances of the night.

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Big Boi - Big Boi held it down in one of the wildest performances of the night.

Jill Scott - Jill Scott performed during the salute to Al Green.

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Jill Scott - Jill Scott performed during the salute to Al Green.