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From groundbreaking performances to powerful speeches, join us as we celebrate the most iconic moments from BET Awards history! From legendary tributes and unexpected reunions to show-stopping performances and emotional acceptance speeches, these unforgettable moments have shaped Black entertainment and culture.
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00:00The thing is though, the thing is that just because we're magic doesn't mean we're not real.
00:06Welcome to Ms. Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the most memorable performances,
00:12speeches and tributes from the BET Awards remarkable 25-year history.
00:16Number 25, Dochi addresses the Los Angeles protests, 2025.
00:31First of all, thank you so much BET. This is my first BET Award, so this means a lot to me. I grew up watching this.
00:37Following a whirlwind year of success, Dochi snagged her first BET Award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the 2025 ceremony.
00:44When she took the stage, Dochi used her acceptance speech to address the serious issues overshadowing the event.
00:51After acknowledging her fellow nominees, she turned her focus to the immigration raids and protest crackdowns in Los Angeles,
00:58criticizing the Trump administration for deploying military forces against demonstrators.
01:03And I want y'all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us.
01:13She also used the moment to express solidarity with oppressed communities, urging the audience to raise their voices against hate and keep the spotlight on ongoing injustices.
01:23People are being swept up and torn from their families, and I feel it's my responsibility as an artist to use this moment to speak up for all oppressed people.
01:32Her speech, one of several that night addressing political and social issues, was met with loud applause.
01:38Number 24. Megan Thee Stallion's Girls in the Hood and Savage Remix performance, 2020.
01:45In 2020, the BET Awards were held virtually for the first time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
01:51But those limitations didn't prevent Megan Thee Stallion from delivering a scorching mashup of her biggest summer hits.
01:57Set in the Las Vegas desert, Megan launched into a fiery performance of Girls in the Hood, flanked by dancers in Mad Max-inspired costumes.
02:12Then, because one set simply isn't enough, Megan revved up her motorbike and sped to a second stage,
02:18where she delivered a rendition of the Savage remix, her chart-topping collaboration with Beyoncé.
02:23I'm a savage. Classy, bougie, ratchet. Sassy, moody, nasty.
02:31Even though we didn't get to see an appearance from Queen B,
02:34Megan proved she had more than enough star power to carry the moment alone.
02:38I'll be talking to my friends. Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
02:41You don't jump to put jeans on, baby, you don't feel my pain. I'm a savage.
02:45Number 23. Lil Nas X's steamy performance of Montero, Call Me By Your Name, 2021.
02:51Lil Nas X sure knows how to get people talking.
03:03After causing a stir with the provocative music video for Montero, Call Me By Your Name,
03:08the rapper doubled down with a bold performance at the 2021 BET Awards.
03:13Paying homage to Michael Jackson's Remember the Time,
03:15he came out decked in a pharaoh-inspired gold costume,
03:19surrounded by an Egyptian-themed backdrop.
03:27The bulk of the performance was pretty straightforward,
03:30with the rapper delivering some killer moves alongside a troupe of male dancers.
03:34Then, right at the end, he climbed to the top of the stage,
03:38where he locked lips with one of his dancers.
03:40As expected, the moment lit a firestorm online,
03:52but the backlash was drowned out by the outpouring of support from his fans.
03:56Number 22. Remy Ma ends Nicki Minaj's seven-year streak, 2017.
04:02Between 2010 and 2016,
04:04Nicki Minaj dominated the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist category,
04:07but her winning streak came to an end in 2017,
04:10when her nemesis, Remy Ma, claimed the title.
04:13And the winner is...
04:19Remy Ma!
04:22By then, their feud had spanned a full decade,
04:24with a series of diss tracks exchanged between the two.
04:27This was Ma's first win since 2005,
04:30and when she took to the stage,
04:32she thanked her friends and family for their support
04:34during her six-year stint behind bars for assault and weapons charges.
04:37My husband, Black Love, I love you, Papoose.
04:41When I didn't believe in myself, you believed in me.
04:44My business partner, my brother!
04:47But Ma wasn't about to just walk off without one final jab.
04:51She wrapped up her speech with a short rap aimed at Minaj,
04:54boldly declaring her return to snatch back the hip-hop queen crown.
04:58Pads in your bras, y'all some liars,
05:01it ain't no facts in your songs,
05:03and yeah, that crown is coming back to the Bronx!
05:06Number 21.
05:07Tyler the Creator's Lumberjack Performance, 2021.
05:11You can't help but be marveled at the genius of Tyler the Creator.
05:14For his very first BET Awards performance,
05:17Tyler gave the audience a glimpse into his recent album,
05:20Call Me If You Get Lost,
05:21with a show-stopping rendition of its lead single, Lumberjack.
05:24Too far, 500 stacks for the hood.
05:27Call me, Lumberjack, cause I wish your boys would.
05:30Do it like I just...
05:31Inspired by the song's music video,
05:33the performance opens with Tyler in the backseat of a car,
05:37as a voiceover warns of an impending windstorm.
05:39After being dropped off,
05:41he powers through his verse while battling intense gusts of wind.
05:44Rolls-Royce pull up, black boy hop out.
05:47Shout out to my mother and my father didn't pull out.
05:50It's a hyper-realistic performance,
05:52with real wind effects pushing against him as he moves.
05:56Then, in a fitting closure,
05:57the storm overtakes Tyler and blows him offstage.
06:00You tell me what that is.
06:02Used to treat me like that boy.
06:03I'm not living in the middle.
06:05Now I'm zero, zero, zero, zero, zero, zero.
06:07I said Rolls-Royce.
06:08Number 20.
06:10Rihanna throws money at Stephen Hill, 2015.
06:13Well, BET let me bring a minute on here.
06:16So you guys ready?
06:17Yeah!
06:18Rihanna may not have performed at the 2015 BET Awards,
06:23but she still managed to steal the show.
06:25First, she was caught on camera playfully taping Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s mouth shut,
06:30a moment that quickly went viral.
06:32Then she got into what looked like a heated exchange with BET's president of programming,
06:36Stephen Hill,
06:37throwing a wad of cash at his face and storming off.
06:40The internet erupted with theories about this altercation,
06:50with some even criticizing Rihanna for being disrespectful.
06:54But it all turned out to be staged.
06:56Rihanna later posted a picture of herself and Hill on Instagram,
07:00joking that they had, quote,
07:01kissed and made up.
07:02Her antics that night were all to promote the music video for her single,
07:05BETTER HAVE MY MONEY.
07:06Busta Rhymes brings out the Hip Hop A-Team, 2006.
07:18Busta Rhymes' performance at the 6th BET Awards was a hip hop royal gathering,
07:23and it gave fans everything they didn't even know they needed.
07:27He kicked things off with I Love My Chick,
07:29joined by both Khalees and Will.i.am.
07:31That alone would have made for a solid set,
07:41but Busta had so much more in store.
07:44The performance then transitioned into the explosive Touch It remix,
07:47with each featured artist,
07:49Mary J. Blige,
07:50Ra Diga,
07:51Missy Elliott,
07:52Lloyd Banks,
07:52and Papoose,
07:53appearing on stage to deliver their verse.
07:55It felt like the hip hop version of The Avengers.
08:05And just when it seemed like the lineup couldn't get any more stacked,
08:09Eminem emerged for a surprise final verse that brought the house down.
08:13And I'm screaming on the wrong part of the song,
08:15Let's do it again,
08:16Let's turn it up more,
08:18Let's turn it up live,
08:19Let's turn it up live,
08:19Let's turn it up,
08:19Let's turn it up.
08:20Number 18.
08:22Nipsey Hussle's Family Accepts His Humanitarian Award,
08:252019.
08:26In his too short time on Earth,
08:28rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle managed to leave a lasting impact on both his fans and his community.
08:34Not only did he make profound music,
08:36but he also invested in initiatives aimed at uplifting young black men like himself.
08:40His emphasis on the power of equity and ownership of our art led the charge of independence
08:47and created a blueprint for up-and-coming artists today to follow.
08:51Following his untimely passing in 2019,
08:54Hussle's efforts were honored at the BETs with a posthumous humanitarian award,
08:59which was accepted by his family.
09:01His grandmother, Margaret Boutte, first thanked fans for their love and support.
09:05Then came his girlfriend, actress Lauren London,
09:07who echoed her gratitude and promised to keep his vision alive.
09:11We just want to thank you guys for all the love and support,
09:14and the marathon continues again.
09:18Rounding out the emotional tribute,
09:19his mother and father shared touching memories,
09:22including the fact that Hussle had always dreamed of performing at the BET Awards.
09:26He wanted to be here so badly,
09:29and last year he made it to perform here.
09:33We were so happy for him,
09:34and now we recognize him,
09:37and we appreciate that.
09:38Number 17.
09:40Alicia Keys celebrates 90s girl groups, 2008.
09:43The 2008 BET Awards were a standout night for Alicia Keys.
09:47She not only won Best Female R&B Pop Artist,
09:50but also delivered one of the most talked-about performances of the event.
09:54It's a metaphor of extreme importance.
09:58My worst thing is love affair.
10:02Rocking a sleek bob,
10:04Keys kicked things off with Teenage Love Affair,
10:06which instantly got the crowd grooving.
10:09Then out of nowhere,
10:10she introduced R&B girl group SWV,
10:12who joined her on stage for a spirited rendition of their hit,
10:15Week.
10:16I dance so well with me.
10:19I don't want to speak,
10:21I lose all the joy.
10:22The nostalgia ride continued as En Vogue followed
10:25with a powerful performance of Hold On.
10:28Hold on to your love.
10:31I just say hey, hey.
10:33But the night truly reached its peak
10:35when TLC hit the stage to perform Waterfalls with Keys,
10:38complete with the signature choreography.
10:41By the end,
10:41Keys further proved herself as a musical bridge,
10:44connecting generations.
10:45Hold on chasing waterfalls.
10:48For Houston,
10:50the river's in the next section,
10:53you too.
10:54Number 16.
10:56Whitney Houston accepts inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award,
10:592001.
11:01At the very first BET Awards,
11:03the Lifetime Achievement Award went to none other than Whitney Houston.
11:06At just 37,
11:08Houston was relatively young for such an honor,
11:10but she had already created a legacy that could only be matched by a few.
11:14Hey, wait!
11:16That's mine!
11:18That's mine!
11:19Let me handle this!
11:21Good, chill.
11:23You better lay low.
11:24Following a tribute performance by Christina Aguilera and Luther Vandross,
11:28Houston took the stage to accept the award,
11:30thanking her family and record label executives for their enduring support.
11:34We've been together for such a long time.
11:36I love you.
11:38To my new Arista family,
11:40the best is yet to come.
11:41Her speech was both heartfelt and hilarious,
11:44as she called herself a survivor,
11:46dropped a few musical references,
11:48and burst into a playful sing-song.
11:50The moment has since become a high point in Houston's career,
11:53but also emblematic of the personal battles that shaped her final years.
11:57To my Nippy Inc. family,
11:59Donna,
12:00Lynn,
12:00Pat,
12:01Lori,
12:01Shelly,
12:02Aaliyah,
12:03Rose,
12:03Brian,
12:03Darren,
12:04and Ulysses.
12:05Thank you for holding down the fort.
12:06Uh-huh.
12:07Number 15.
12:08Jamie Foxx Ultimate Icon Tribute and Acceptance Speech.
12:122025.
12:13At the 2025 BET Awards,
12:15Jamie Foxx was honored with the Ultimate Icon Award
12:18and received a star-studded tribute during the ceremony.
12:21The segment was led by actor Craig Robinson,
12:24who first introduced Babyface and Ludacris
12:26to perform a cover of Foxx's hit Unpredictable.
12:28I will make you feel like you never felt a girl
12:31because it makes you get unpredictable.
12:35The tribute continued with Tank's powerful rendition of Ray Charles' Nighttime is the Right Time,
12:40a nod to Foxx's Oscar-winning portrayal of the music legend.
12:43Come on, baby.
12:44Come on, baby.
12:46Come on, baby.
12:48Come on, baby.
12:49I want to be with the one I love.
12:51Come on, baby.
12:53You're the one I'm thinking of.
12:55Come on, baby.
12:55But the most memorable moment came when Jennifer Hudson made a surprise appearance.
12:59Later on, Foxx took the stage to receive the trophy from Stevie Wonder.
13:11In an emotional speech, he reflected on his near-death experience in 2023
13:16and thanked his family for keeping him grounded throughout.
13:19But I don't know why I went through what I went through,
13:25but I know my second chance, I'm not gonna turn down.
13:29Number 14.
13:31Offset and Quavo reunite to honor Takeoff.
13:342023.
13:35In November 2022, rapper Takeoff, one-third of the hip-hop group Migos,
13:40was fatally shot outside a Texas bowling alley, leading to the group's disbandment.
13:44At the 2023 BET Awards, the two remaining members, Offset and Quavo,
13:49reunited on stage for a surprise tribute to their late bandmate.
13:59The performance opened with Quavo and Takeoff's song Hotel Lobby,
14:03as a rocket image behind them slowly transformed into a portrait of Takeoff.
14:07They then launched into their chart-topping hit Bad & Bougie,
14:10surrounded by dancers, while Takeoff's image remained projected in the background.
14:23More than just a tribute, this was a moment of reconciliation between Offset and Quavo,
14:28and a love letter to their fans, giving them one final glimpse of the iconic group.
14:32Uh, yeah, that way.
14:34What?
14:34Felt on the track like I said.
14:35What's right where we got?
14:37Yeah, that way.
14:38I used to travel out of the subway.
14:40Number 13.
14:41Usher Lifetime Achievement Tribute, 2024.
14:442024 truly was the year to celebrate R&B legend Usher.
14:49Following his widely praised Super Bowl halftime show,
14:52Usher was honored at the BET Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award,
14:55and a tribute featuring his greatest hits.
14:58You lost us all, baby, baby.
15:01Childish Gambino and Kiki Palmer opened the segment with an a cappella version of You Don't Have to Call,
15:13after which Palmer continued solo with You Make Me Wanna.
15:20Then came a lineup of powerhouse female singers,
15:26including Summer Walker, Coco Jones, Khloe, and Tinashe,
15:30each putting their spin on an Usher classic.
15:39The tribute reached its peak with an electrifying performance of Bad Girl by Victoria Monet and Tiana Taylor,
15:46earning an approving nod from Usher himself.
15:48This was a masterfully executed, star-studded celebration of a true icon.
16:02Number 12.
16:03Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar Perform Freedom, 2016.
16:07The 2016 BET Awards took place during Beyonce's Formation World Tour,
16:11so despite being nominated in several categories,
16:14many didn't expect her to show up.
16:16But the music star surprised everyone by opening the show with a stunning performance of Freedom.
16:21Let's sing it, y'all.
16:23Freedom, freedom, I can't move.
16:26Freedom, let's be a lucha.
16:28For those who were unable to attend the tour,
16:31Beyonce recreated the full stage setup,
16:33complete with a shallow pool of water where dancers stomped and splashed as she sang.
16:37Then, midway through the performance,
16:40Kendrick Lamar emerged from beneath the stage
16:42and cranked things up several notches with a reworked version of his verse.
16:52He then joined Beyonce in the water for the final chorus,
16:55ending the performance with a striking image of the two standing united.
16:59Freedom, freedom, my pain moved.
17:03Freedom, cut me loose, yeah.
17:06Number 11.
17:07Jesse Williams' Impassioned Speech, 2016.
17:10For his work in championing civil rights causes,
17:13Jesse Williams was honored with the Humanitarian Award at the 2016 BET Awards.
17:18In his acceptance speech,
17:19Williams delivered a blistering five-minute address
17:22condemning racial inequality and police brutality.
17:24And we know that police somehow managed to de-escalate,
17:28disarm, and not kill white people every day.
17:31So what's going to happen is we are going to have equal rights and justice in our own country,
17:35or we will restructure their function.
17:38The Grey's Anatomy actor didn't mince words.
17:40He directly named several black people who would die during encounters with law enforcement.
17:44Tell Rekia Boyd how it's so much better to live in 2012 than it is to live in 1612 or 1712.
17:50Tell that to Eric Garner.
17:51Tell that to Sandra Bland.
17:52Tell that to Dorian Hunt.
17:53Williams closed by celebrating black contributions to culture
17:57and calling for an end to cultural appropriation,
18:00even referencing the haunting Billie Holiday song, Strange Fruit.
18:03Ghettoizing and demeaning our creations,
18:06then stealing them, gentrifying our genius,
18:09and then trying us on like costumes
18:11before discarding our bodies like rinds of strange fruit.
18:15His speech received a standing ovation in the auditorium
18:18and widespread praise from viewers at home.
18:21However, it was also criticized by some who launched a Change.org petition demanding his removal from Grey's Anatomy.
18:27But the effort ultimately failed.
18:29Number 10.
18:31Destiny's Child Performs Cater to You, 2005.
18:34For this sensual performance,
18:40Beyonce and the girls begin slow and then ramp it up,
18:43ultimately fulfilling the destiny of three satisfied men.
18:47At first, however,
18:48Destiny's Child stands out with their organic movements and rather sleek dresses.
18:53But then,
18:53they mix in some crowd integration by inviting Magic Johnson,
18:56Nelly,
18:57and Terrence Howard to the stage.
18:59Give it up for these five men!
19:03With that,
19:04the elegant Cater to You performance transforms into a PG-13 burlesque show,
19:08with each woman getting up close and personal with the lucky gents.
19:12Even so,
19:13DC keeps it classy,
19:14balancing the art of seduction with pop culture entertainment.
19:17Yeah,
19:18yeah,
19:18yeah,
19:19yeah,
19:20I want to say this to you.
19:25Number 9.
19:26Beyonce and Jay-Z's Deja Vu Performance,
19:292006.
19:30BET!
19:32I'm ready!
19:33Let's go get it!
19:35One year after that,
19:36Beyonce teamed up with her real-life man for a high-octane BET performance.
19:41Right from the start,
19:42B keeps it moving with her jovial stage presence,
19:45all the while looking stunning in her silver get-up.
19:48It's mostly a flashy and dynamic performance,
19:50but when Jay-Z emerges,
19:52it highlights the obvious chemistry between the two icons.
20:00Plus,
20:01with the set design being relatively basic,
20:03full of bright lights and thrashing musicians,
20:06the focus is entirely on Beyonce,
20:08and she takes complete advantage of her space with a seriously bossy performance.
20:13Yeah!
20:15Come on,
20:15it's just,
20:15ha!
20:16Baby,
20:17I swear it,
20:18it's Deja Vu!
20:20Hey!
20:22Number 8.
20:23Janet Jackson's heartfelt tribute to Michael Jackson,
20:262009.
20:27The 2009 BET Awards pulled in an unprecedented 10.7 million viewers,
20:33which remains the highest in the show's history.
20:35The reason for this was crystal clear.
20:37Michael Jackson,
20:38the king of pop,
20:39passed away just three days before the ceremony.
20:42As a result,
20:43the program was quickly restructured to honor his legacy.
20:46Celebrities and entertainers honored Jackson and his contributions to the world of music.
20:51Michael's father,
20:52Joe Jackson,
20:53was there,
20:53along with sister Janet.
20:55The night featured several tributes,
20:57with performances of Jackson's hits by New Edition,
21:00Sierra,
21:00and Kiki Palmer.
21:01But the most emotional moment came near the end,
21:04when Janet Jackson made a surprise appearance.
21:07Still looking visibly devastated,
21:09she fought back tears as she spoke on behalf of her entire family.
21:13Jackson thanked everyone for the outpouring of love and support,
21:16and reflected on the void her brother's death had left behind.
21:19To us,
21:21Michael is family.
21:24And he will forever live
21:26in all of our hearts.
21:29Number 7.
21:30D'Angelo's comeback performance,
21:322012.
21:33When D'Angelo takes the stage,
21:42it's always a big moment.
21:44Back in 2012,
21:45though,
21:46the crooner hadn't actually performed live in 12 years.
21:49So when he opens up with his neo-soul classic Untitled,
21:52the audience naturally goes full-on crazy.
21:54Like D'Angelo has been known to do,
22:03he blends the old with the new,
22:05as he transitions into a new joint called Sugar Daddy
22:07for a little extra fire.
22:09It's one thing to hear D'Angelo
22:10and all his brilliant vocalizations,
22:12but this moment allows viewers to actually see his passion
22:15and remarkable performance bravado.
22:17Number 6.
22:28Fuji's Reunite,
22:292005.
22:36After dropping their iconic 1996 album,
22:39The Score,
22:40the Fugees became M.I.A. within pop culture,
22:42and certainly at the BET Awards.
22:45But the crew came back for a reunion performance
22:47in 2005,
22:48featuring their collective excellence on the mic.
22:51Unsurprisingly,
22:52the enigmatic Lauryn Hill made headlines
22:54with a fresh look
22:55and new arrangement of Killing Me Softly.
23:07But it's the context and hype factor
23:09that make this moment so important
23:11to BET Awards show history.
23:13Even though the Fugees never did release
23:15that anticipated next album,
23:16this 2005 performance shows
23:19that they could easily stay relevant
23:20and successful within the new digital era.
23:23No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
23:33Number 5.
23:35Charlie Wilson's Lifetime Achievement Tribute,
23:382013.
23:41What a flash,
23:43what I feel inside.
23:46After an elaborate tribute video
23:47to the one and only Uncle Charlie,
23:49he and some friends provide some classic R&B flavor.
23:52Decked out to perfection as usual,
23:55the former Gap Band singer
23:56first goes solo
23:57to give the audience some old hits.
23:59The reason I come home at night.
24:03But since Charlie Wilson
24:05has inspired so many of today's top artists,
24:08it only makes sense
24:09that some of his younger collaborators
24:10emerge to celebrate their uncle's legacy.
24:12In this moment,
24:22Charlie reminds everyone
24:23that he's still on top of his game,
24:25and the audience's reception
24:26only reinforces that fact.
24:28It's a highly touching tribute performance,
24:30one that demonstrates
24:31how the old school can inspire the new
24:33and vice versa.
24:34Number 4.
24:46Prince's Lifetime Achievement Tribute,
24:482010.
24:54Six years before his death,
24:56the artist received
24:57the ultimate BET tribute,
24:59as multiple renowned musicians
25:01paid homage to his prolific career.
25:03For the most part,
25:04Prince stays his usual cool
25:05and collected self,
25:06complete with silky,
25:08self-referential pajamas.
25:11But it's the pacing and tone
25:17of the collective performances
25:18that we want to highlight.
25:20Whether it's the musical artistry
25:21or the performance techniques,
25:23everybody brings their A-game,
25:25knowing full well
25:26that Prince wouldn't expect anything less.
25:28It's a lively production
25:29from beginning to end,
25:31with the immaculate Patti LaBelle
25:32closing it out like only shit.
25:34when she can.
25:43Number 3.
25:45Rick James and Tina Marie's performance,
25:472004.
25:49It's really good to see you again, baby.
25:51It's good to see you too, baby.
25:53And I must have
25:54get you to the very...
25:55In what would be
25:56his last public appearance,
25:58the iconic super freak
25:59teamed up with an old friend
26:00for a truly old-school performance.
26:02Rick James and Tina Marie
26:03begin fire and desire
26:05from the crowd,
26:06providing some intimacy
26:07that complements
26:08their passionate vocals.
26:09You made me look for you.
26:11You turned on my...
26:12My fire.
26:14My fire.
26:15Oh, baby.
26:17It's all about
26:18the nostalgic effect,
26:20with each artist
26:20trying to stretch each note
26:22for maximum effect.
26:23So for the BET Awards,
26:24this moment took everybody
26:26back in time.
26:27And it's even more special
26:28given that James would pass away
26:29a little over a month later,
26:31with Tina Marie
26:32ultimately moving on
26:33in 2010.
26:34Never mind who you thought I was,
26:36I'm Rick James, bitch.
26:38Number two.
26:41Sissy Houston pays tribute
26:42to Whitney Houston, 2012.
26:48When you're weary.
26:53As an accomplished singer
26:55in her own right,
26:56Sissy Houston is no stranger
26:58to the stage.
26:59For this emotional performance,
27:00though,
27:01she maintains a sense
27:02of professionalism
27:03under the most difficult
27:04of circumstances.
27:05With a photographic backdrop
27:13conjuring up memories
27:14for the audience,
27:16Sissy stands strong
27:16with a vocal tribute
27:17to her late daughter,
27:19even if her mind
27:19was clearly in another place.
27:21The BET Awards
27:22are always a family affair,
27:24and this mother's homage
27:25left the room speechless.
27:27It's a heartbreaking performance
27:28that simply could not
27:29have been delivered
27:30by anybody else.
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28:01Let's be real,
28:16it's always a huge moment
28:17when two legends
28:18appear side by side,
28:20but sometimes
28:21the amount of star power
28:22can almost be surreal,
28:23especially when
28:24the Godfather of Soul
28:25and the King of Pop
28:26traded dance moves
28:27in 2003.
28:28Beyond the performance,
28:37however,
28:38both men seem to recognize
28:39the importance of the moment,
28:41with Michael Jackson
28:41breaking down
28:42as he presented
28:43the Lifetime Achievement Award,
28:45and James Brown
28:45provided his usual energy.
28:48So, as time passes
28:49and new icons emerge,
28:50this classic BET Awards
28:52show moment
28:52reminds us of how
28:53artists like Jackson
28:54and Brown
28:55paved the way
28:55for future generations
28:56and helped transform
28:58the music industry
28:59as a whole.
29:00I couldn't refuse
29:01to give this award tonight
29:02because nobody
29:04has influenced me
29:05more than this man
29:06right here.
29:07Which of these
29:08BET Awards show moments
29:09will you never get tired
29:10of re-watching?
29:11Let us know
29:12in the comments below.
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