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Chat Between Friends - Jay and Kenye share a laugh at the show. (Photo: Getty Images for BET)

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Smooches - Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé share the love backstage at the BET Awards '12. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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High Art - Chris Brown and his dancers decked out in body paint before hitting the stage.  (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)

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Sparkle - Singer Mariah Carey strikes a pretty pose backstage. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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All White Everything - Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are looking lovely and ready for the Maze featuring Frankie Beverly tribute in their white ensembles. (Photo:  Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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For the Love of Whitney - Singers Monica and Cissy Houston  pose backstage. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Afterglow - Usher, right after a steamy performance of his hit "Climax." (Photo:  Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET)

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New Love - Kanye and Kim share an intimate moment during the show. (Photo: Getty Images for BET)

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Have Mercy - Rapper 2 Chainz gets his cool on backstage. (Photo:  Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)

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Date Night - Blue Ivy's parents have a great time at the show.

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Winning Streak - Chris Brown, winner of Best Male R&B Artist, backstage before his showtopping performance. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Watch The Throne - BET Awards 12 Winners Jay-Z & Kanye West backstage after one of their wins. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Act Like You Know - Actors Kevin Hart and Taraji P. Henson have a moment backstage. (Photo:  Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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They Beez In The Audience - Kim Kardashian and rapper Nicki Minaj are spotted in between commercials at BET Awards 12. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Double Date - Jay and Bey, Kanye and Kim. Hip Hop's happy couples made sure to sit next to each other to enjoy the night! (Photo:  Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Feelin' It - Sisters Solange and Beyonce can't help but dance during the Maze ft. Franke Beverly tribute. (Photo: Getty Images for BET)

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Time to Mingle - Nicki Minaj and Busta Rhymes get cute backstage. (Photo:  Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Party Girls - Friends Taraji P. Henson and Regina King get the party started backstage. (Photo:  Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Pretty Women - Bey and Solange stand out in the crowd.

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Power in the House - Tyler Perry and musician Frankie Beverly make their way into the show. (Photo:  Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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The Royal Walk - The Carters make their way to their seat. (Photo:  Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Happy Day - BET Networks Chairman & CEO Debra L. Lee takes a moment to pose backstage with honoree Al Sharpton. (Photo:  Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Golden Girl - Singer Brandy arrives at The Shrine Auditorium. (Photo:  Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Get Down - Jay-Z enjoys the show while Bey and Solange get their party on. (Photo: Getty Images for BET)

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The Man With Soul - Cedric the Entertainer looks smooth while hanging backstage. (Photo:  Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Monica and Shannon Brown - : LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Singer Monica (R) and NBA player Shannon Brown attend the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Wale and Miguel - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Rappers Wale and Miguel, winners of Best Collaboration award, attend the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo:  Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Beyonce and Mindless Behavior

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Kanye and Company - (Photo: Getty Images for BET)

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Tyga

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Faith Evans - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Singer Faith Evans attends the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo:  Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)

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Jamie Foxx and Frankie Beverly - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Musician Frankie Beverly and Actor Jamie Foxx attend the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo:  Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Taraji P. Henson - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Actress Taraji P. Henson attends the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Terrence and Rocsi - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: BET Host Terrence J and actress Rosci Diaz attend the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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TGT - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: (L-R) Rappers Tyrese Gibson, Ginuwine and Tank of TGT attend the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET

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Back That Thang Up - Kim and Kanye get their groove on while watching the show. (Photo: Getty Images for BET)

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Russell Simmons - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Russell Simmons attends the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo:  Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)

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Kim Kardashian - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Television personality Kim Kardashian attends the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Birdman - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Rapper Birdman attends the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo:  Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Meagan Good

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Sam Jackson - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Samuel L. Jackson attends the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo:  Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)

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Chante Moore - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Singer Chante Moore attends the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)

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Yolanda Adams - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Singer Yolanda Adams, winner of Best Gospel Awards, attends the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Spike Lee - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Director Spike Lee attends the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Chaka Khan - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Singer Chaka Khan attends the post show during the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)

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Selita Ebanks - LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Model Selita Ebanks (L) and TV Personality Terrence J attend the post show during the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)