2004 BET Awards Performances and Highlights

2004 BET Awards performances and highlights.

28: Mo'Nique Gets "Crazy in Love" at the 2004 BET Awards - Who could forget this moment? Comedian and Oscar-winning actress Mo'Nique gave Queen Bey a run for her money when she performed her own rendition of 'Yoncé's breakout smash "Crazy in Love." Backed by a slew of full-figured back up dancers, Mo'Nique was basically flawless, and Bey definitely approved, giving her a standing ovation.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com)

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Mo'Nique - The bodacious comedian hosts a second time and performs her opening number, "Crazy In Love," during the 4th Annual BET Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California June 29, 2004. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Kanye West - Jay-Z's prodigy and producer brings the church to the people as he peforms "Jesus Walks" with an all-white clad choir. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Kanye West - Jay-Z's prodigy and producer brings the church to the people as he peforms "Jesus Walks" with an all-white clad choir. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

OutKast - The boundary-pushing hip hop duo who took home two awards performs "Roses" from their 2003 double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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OutKast - The boundary-pushing hip hop duo who took home two awards performs "Roses" from their 2003 double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Alicia Keys - The pianist, nominated for two awards, picks up a guitar as she performs "If I Ain't Got You." (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Alicia Keys - The pianist, nominated for two awards, picks up a guitar as she performs "If I Ain't Got You." (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Back Again - Ludacris' major label debut was Back for the First Time and it spawned the hits "Southern Hospitality" and "What's Your Fantasy?," which put Luda on the map as a slick-talking emcee that was willing to push boundaries.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Ludacris - Luda wins Viewers' Choice and performs "Splash Waterfalls" and "Stand Up" with the energy his fans love. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Janet Jackson - Janet Jackson was an actress long before she was a musical superstar. The pop diva started her career as Penny on Good Times. She went on to have roles in Diff'rent Strokes, Fame and much more. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com)

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Janet Jackson - Nominated for Best Female Artist, MJ's little sister brings on the sexy with her performance of "All Night (Don't Stop)" and "R&B Junkie."(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Tribute to 25 Years of Hip Hop - Prominent and pioneering stars in hip hop, including DJ Premier, Public Enemy and Slick Rick, take to the stage to give throw-back peformances of some of music's hottest hits, like "The Message" and "Rapper's Delight." (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Tribute to 25 Years of Hip Hop - Prominent and pioneering stars in hip hop, including DJ Premier, Public Enemy and Slick Rick, take to the stage to give throw-back peformances of some of music's hottest hits, like "The Message" and "Rapper's Delight." (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

India.Arie - The neo-soul guitarist performs "Georgia" for the Ray Charles Tribute Performance. (Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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India.Arie - The neo-soul guitarist performs "Georgia" for the Ray Charles Tribute Performance. (Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Mo'Nique - The star of her eponymous show keeps the crowd entertained and the laughs coming while hosting the 4th Annual BET Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Mo'Nique - The star of her eponymous show keeps the crowd entertained and the laughs coming while hosting the 4th Annual BET Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.(Photo: L. Cohen/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Smokie Norful - The gospel singer and pianist, best known for this 2002 hit album, I Need You Now, brings the house down with the song "It's All About You."(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Smokie Norful - The gospel singer and pianist, best known for this 2002 hit album, I Need You Now, brings the house down with the song "It's All About You."(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Isley Brothers - The legendary R&B group that inspired many hip hop samples performs "It's Your Thing" and "In Between the Sheets."  (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Isley Brothers - The legendary R&B group that inspired many hip hop samples performs "It's Your Thing" and "In Between the Sheets."  (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Jay-Z - Brooklyn's Finest and Best Male Hip Hop winner takes home two awards and rocks out to "99 Problems" and "Public Service Announcement (Interlude)" with Dave Navarro and Kid Rock.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Jay-Z - Brooklyn's Finest and Best Male Hip Hop winner takes home two awards and rocks out to "99 Problems" and "Public Service Announcement (Interlude)" with Dave Navarro and Kid Rock.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Rick James and Teena Marie - The legendary "Fire & Desire" singers give it their all while performing their timelessly hot love song.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Rick James and Teena Marie - The legendary "Fire & Desire" singers give it their all while performing their timelessly hot love song.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

G-Unit - 50 Cent and crew perform "Stunt 101," "Let Me In" and "On Fire" during the 4th Annual BET Awards.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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G-Unit - 50 Cent and crew perform "Stunt 101," "Let Me In" and "On Fire" during the 4th Annual BET Awards.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

Usher - The two-time winner of the Best Male R&B Artist award performs the club banger "Yeah!" with Lil Jon and the sexy "Burn."(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)

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Usher - The two-time winner of the Best Male R&B Artist award performs the club banger "Yeah!" with Lil Jon and the sexy "Burn."(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage.com/Getty Images)