Nicki Minaj, Ne-Yo, Tinashe, Rae Sremmurd Perform at STAPLES Center

Nicki Minaj, Ne-Yo, Tinashe and Rae Sremmurd open BETX.

Preparing for the SremmLife - Hip hop duo Khalif "Swae Lee" Brown and Aaquil "Slim Jimmy" Brown, aka Rae Sremmurd, get ready to throw down for a good show. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Preparing for the SremmLife - Hip hop duo Khalif "Swae Lee" Brown and Aaquil "Slim Jimmy" Brown, aka Rae Sremmurd, get ready to throw down for a good show. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Lights On - The energy was high as they started getting into their well-known jams. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lights On - The energy was high as they started getting into their well-known jams. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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You Knooow About Them - Slim Jimmy rocks out.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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You Knooow About Them - Slim Jimmy rocks out. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Certainly a Flex Zone for Rae Sremmurd - For Rae Sremmurd, their trademark sound certifies their success. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Certainly a Flex Zone for Rae Sremmurd - For Rae Sremmurd, their trademark sound certifies their success. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

She Can Make a Thug Cry Tonight - As she sang on her debut album, it's easy to come to tears when she lights up the stage. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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She Can Make a Thug Cry Tonight - As she sang on her debut album, it's easy to come to tears when she lights up the stage. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Pretend - Tinashe blasts through another jam, leaving the crowd stunned. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Pretend - Tinashe blasts through another jam, leaving the crowd stunned. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Aquarius Represent - Tinashe steps in and makes a huge splash at the first STAPLES Center performance for BET Experience 2015.  (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Aquarius Represent - Tinashe steps in and makes a huge splash at the first STAPLES Center performance for BET Experience 2015. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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One On? - She may be known for her smash "2 On," but Tinashe is powerful enough to hold the stage on her own. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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One On? - She may be known for her smash "2 On," but Tinashe is powerful enough to hold the stage on her own. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

All Hands on Deck - Get ready for what will be a sensational show by known other Tinashe. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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All Hands on Deck - Get ready for what will be a sensational show by known other Tinashe. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Dedicated Fans - When your fans are in the crowd cheering for you and filming you on their phone, it's a sign you have made it. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Dedicated Fans - When your fans are in the crowd cheering for you and filming you on their phone, it's a sign you have made it. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Dapper Don - Ne-Yo shows up ready to bring his high-octane energy to the STAPLES CENTER! (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Dapper Don - Ne-Yo shows up ready to bring his high-octane energy to the STAPLES CENTER! (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tipping the Libra Scale? - Ne-Yo always manages to spice things up with just the right amount of provactiveness at his show.(Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tipping the Libra Scale? - Ne-Yo always manages to spice things up with just the right amount of provactiveness at his show.(Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Sweet Melodies - Ne-Yo keeps the crowd locked with his incredible song selection. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Sweet Melodies - Ne-Yo keeps the crowd locked with his incredible song selection. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Let's Get It! - Rapper Young Jeezy drops in for a surprise guest appearance!(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Let's Get It! - Rapper Young Jeezy drops in for a surprise guest appearance!(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Snow Man Dance Moves - Young Jeezy shows Ne-Yo he's not the only one that can move.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Snow Man Dance Moves - Young Jeezy shows Ne-Yo he's not the only one that can move.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Money Can't Buy - Money can't buy this level of talent. When Jeezy and Ne-Yo connect, it's a special hip hop/R&B combination that few can master. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Money Can't Buy - Money can't buy this level of talent. When Jeezy and Ne-Yo connect, it's a special hip hop/R&B combination that few can master. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Year of the Gentleman  - Ne-Yo wraps up his set surrounded by dancers, making it look so easy. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Year of the Gentleman  - Ne-Yo wraps up his set surrounded by dancers, making it look so easy. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)