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A Night to Remember - The 2012 BET Awards kicks off with a heartfelt tribute to the incomparable Whitney Houston. Here Cissy Houston sings songs of praise for her daughter Nippy.As we gear up for the 2013 BET Awards, relive all the great backstage, on stage and award-winning moments from last year's show. Don't forget, Anything Can Happen!(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Every Woman - Chaka Khan performs she and Whitney's hit I'm Every Woman on stage, looking flawless and every bit fancy in a gold gown. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Brandy Wants to Dance - What a stunning moment for singer and The Game co-star Brandy to pay homage to her mentor and idol, Whitney Houston.Brandy does Whitney's songs justice. #Gloraaay(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Watch the Queen Conquer - Nicki Minaj performs and slays the stage at the 2012 BET Awards.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Yeezy - Recording artist Kanye West performs on stage during the 2012 BET Awards.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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How Does It Feel... - ...for singer D'Angelo to be on stage during the 2012 BET Awards? Not sure, but he definitely delivered with this comeback performance.There could be some surprise performances during the BET Awards '13!(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Mr. and Mrs. Carter - The power couple share a loving exchange. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for BET)

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Thank You. Far Too Kind. - Comedian and actor Kevin Hart accepts the award for Best Actor.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Run It - Chris Brown and dancers backstage before his stellar performance. The Fine China singer gives Wall to Wall energy at the 2012 BET Awards.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)

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Yeah 3X - Chris Brown gives his all on the 2012 BET Awards stage. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Moment to Exhale - Presenters Angela Bassett; Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine speak about their dear friend Nippy on stage.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Beez in the Trap - Nicki Minaj dancing during her performance at the 2012 BET Awards.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Too Gifted - Recording artists Miguel (left) and Wale accept the award for Best Collaboration on stage for Lotus Flower Bomb. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Power Moves - The Throne artists Kanye West (left) and Jay-Z accept the award for Video of the Year for Otis.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Unexpected Arrival - Last year Diggy Simmons won the Young Stars Award. Wonder who will win this year?Remember, Anything Can Happen!(photo: John Ricard/BET)

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He Did It! - Big Sean accepts the award for Best New Artist on stage during the 2012 BET Awards, Boi!(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Look at God - Everything to Me singer Monica with Cissy Houston backstage before she tears down the house with I Love the Lord in her tribute to Whitney Houston.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Don't Kill Their Vibe - Singer Beyonce, rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West and television personality Kim Kardashian shared a few laughs and front-row seats in this 2012 BET Awards moment. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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"Service for Humanity" - BET Networks Chairman & CEO Debra L. Lee poses with  honoree Al Sharpton backstage.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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We Like to Party - Beyonce jams with her sister, Solange, in this moment from the 2012 BET Awards.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for BET)

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Shine Bright Like a Diamond - Singer Brandy caught smiling backstage before her tribute performance to the late, great Whitney Houston. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Monsters - Nicki Minaj and Kanye share a candid moment in the front row.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for BET)

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Kimye - Before baby Kimye was even thought about, Kanye and Kim shared this precious moment at the 2012 BET Awards in their all-white outfits. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for BET)

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Faithful - Singer Faith Evans attends the 2012 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)

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No New Friends - BET host Terrence J and actress Rosci Diaz take us back as they pose backstage at the 2012 BET Awards.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Diva - Mariah Carey makes heads turn in this nude blinged out number at the 2012 BET Awards.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Just Watch - 2 Chainz makes a backstage appearance. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Actresses Taraji P. Henson and Regina King dance backstage at the 2012 BET Awards. Get it!(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

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Memories - Tyler Perry and musician Frankie Beverly attend the 2012 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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For the Ladies - (Left to right) Rappers Tyrese Gibson, Ginuwine and Tank of TGT(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Nice and Slow - Usher performs and gives the crowd his all.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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The Boss - Rapper Rick Ross performs on stage during the 2012 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 ,in Los Angeles. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Maybach Music - Wale (left) and Rick Ross of MMG gives us a little classic rap. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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MB Kills Us - Melanie Fiona takes the stage and our hearts with her 2012 BET Awards performance. We're definitely interested in the MF Life. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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At Home - Amber Bullock brings church to the BET Awards stage.  (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Take Us to the King - Yolanda Adams takes us to church, bringing sunshine to the stage with her performance alongside Amber Bullock, Y'anna Crawle, and Jessica Reedy.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Star Stunna - Singer Tyrese performs on stage during the 2012 BET Awards.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Sharing the Faith - Faith brings life to the stage in this performance from last year's BET Awards 2012.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Superstar - Singer Usher searches for his No. 1 fan while performing on stage during the BET Awards 2012.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For Polk)

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Grand Finale - Cissy Houston finishes her tribute to her daughter Whitney Houston strong. The strength and talent are undeniable. You'll see more strong, heartfelt, and warm performance at this year's BET Awards '13. Anything Can Happen!(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)