Cool Collaborations

These unlikely combinations made for great performances.

Cool Collaborations - They weren't your typical collaborations, but the unlikely combination of these artists set new standards for performances, not just at awards shows, but for Black Music in general. See the greatness in photos.

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Cool Collaborations - They weren't your typical collaborations, but the unlikely combination of these artists set new standards for performances, not just at awards shows, but for Black Music in general. See the greatness in photos.

Run-DMC & Aerosmith - Rap and Rock had its first true meeting when Run-DMC and Aerosmith collaborated for the smash hit record, "Walk This Way." The song was one of the first rap songs added to regular rotation on MTV.

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Run-DMC & Aerosmith - Rap and Rock had its first true meeting when Run-DMC and Aerosmith collaborated for the smash hit record, "Walk This Way." The song was one of the first rap songs added to regular rotation on MTV.

Kanye & Yolanda Adams - Expect great things as always from Kanye West at the 2010 BET Awards. He makes his performances big, like this performance of "Jesus Walks" with Yolanda Adams at the 2004 BET Awards.

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Kanye & Yolanda Adams - Expect great things as always from Kanye West at the 2010 BET Awards. He makes his performances big, like this performance of "Jesus Walks" with Yolanda Adams at the 2004 BET Awards.

Lil' Wayne & Kid Rock - The 2008 MTV VMAs were rocked by rap superstar Lil' Wayne, when he appeared on stage with Kid Rock for a performance of "All Summer Long."

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Lil' Wayne & Kid Rock - The 2008 MTV VMAs were rocked by rap superstar Lil' Wayne, when he appeared on stage with Kid Rock for a performance of "All Summer Long."

Mary J. Blige & Andrea Bocelli - Who would have thought the pairing of Mary J. Blige's R&B flavor with the classical vocals of Andrea Bocelli would sound so good. Earlier this year at the 2010 Grammy Awards, the two singers performed a heartfelt rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," as a dedication to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

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Mary J. Blige & Andrea Bocelli - Who would have thought the pairing of Mary J. Blige's R&B flavor with the classical vocals of Andrea Bocelli would sound so good. Earlier this year at the 2010 Grammy Awards, the two singers performed a heartfelt rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," as a dedication to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

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Lady Gaga & Beyonce - Not the typical pair of female artists, Beyonce and Gaga seem to like joining forces. They recently collaborated for Lady Gaga's "Telephone" video.

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Lady Gaga & Beyonce - Not the typical pair of female artists, Beyonce and Gaga seem to like joining forces. They recently collaborated for Lady Gaga's "Telephone" video.

Eminem & Elton John - It was a big moment in Eminem's career when he and Elton John performed a special version of "Stan" for the Grammys back in 2001.

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Eminem & Elton John - It was a big moment in Eminem's career when he and Elton John performed a special version of "Stan" for the Grammys back in 2001.

Alicia Keys & En Vogue - At the 2008 BET Awards, Alicia Keys repped for the ladies by bringing out a number of female R&B groups, including En Vogue and SWV.

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Alicia Keys & En Vogue - At the 2008 BET Awards, Alicia Keys repped for the ladies by bringing out a number of female R&B groups, including En Vogue and SWV.

Jay-Z & Chris Martin of Coldplay - The 2009 Grammys saw Jay-Z performing "Lost" with his buddy Chris Martin of Coldplay. Chris Martin and wife Gwyneth Paltrow are said to be close friends of Jay-Z and Beyonce.

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Jay-Z & Chris Martin of Coldplay - The 2009 Grammys saw Jay-Z performing "Lost" with his buddy Chris Martin of Coldplay. Chris Martin and wife Gwyneth Paltrow are said to be close friends of Jay-Z and Beyonce.

Jay-Z, Bono & Rihanna - "Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)" was a charity song that Jay-Z, Rihanna and U2's Bono decided to get together for. The three mega-stars performed the song at the Hope For Haiti telethon.

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Jay-Z, Bono & Rihanna - "Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)" was a charity song that Jay-Z, Rihanna and U2's Bono decided to get together for. The three mega-stars performed the song at the Hope For Haiti telethon.

Prince & Beyonce - Beyonce and the legendary Prince lit up the stage at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004 with an electrifying performance of a medley of Prince materials.

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Prince & Beyonce - Beyonce and the legendary Prince lit up the stage at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004 with an electrifying performance of a medley of Prince materials.