It’s that time of the year again. The 2013 BET Awards are set to shine today (June 30) and you don’t want to miss it. While we prepare for funny man Chris Tucker to make us laugh, and Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Miguel and Chris Brown and to have us on our feet, we take a look back at some of BET’s most memorable award show performances. — Terry Carter
Flip through the gallery to relive the moments.
1. James Brown & Michael Jackson Perform Together
Award Show: 2003
Two iconic performers + one stage = Epicness.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZN48lsXL1oA%3Fversion%3D3
2. Destiny’s Child Lapdance
Award Show: 2005
How does it feel to get a sexy lap dance from the women of Destiny’s Child? The look on Terrence Howard’s face explains it all. Press Play.
//www.youtube.com/embed/XKjPjQ7KXtY
3. Beyonce featuring Jay-Z “Crazy In Love”
Award Show: 2003
The moment she became Queen Bey.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=TSh-bslSlbc%3Fhl%3Den_US
4. Kanye West featuring Yolanda Adams “Jesus Walks”
Award Show: 2004
Rap meets gospel. Praise Yeezus.
//www.youtube.com/embed/jzlU6T3sy0s
5. Chris Brown Michael Jackson Tribute
Award Show: 2010
Chris Brown was brought to tears by the end of this emotional tribute to his idol.
//www.youtube.com/embed/9fmoiameqwY
6. Kelly Rowland “Motivation” (with Trey Songz)
Award Show: 2011
Two of the hottest R&B singers scorched the stage.
//www.youtube.com/embed/Be25xVyto-g
7. Brandy Whitney Houston Tribute
Award Show: 2012
R&B singer Brandy pays a tribute to her late idol Whitney.
8. Diddy-Dirty Money featuring Rick Ross & Nicki Minaj
Award Show: 2010
The infamous Diddy bop and Nicki Minaj’s ass-ets made this performance noteworthy.
9. MoNique “Crazy In Love”
Award Show: 2004
Mo’Nique put it down for the curvaceous and bootylicious women everywhere.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=RHiPdwUxxG0%3Fversion%3D3
10. Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Holiday Duet
Award Show: 2009
Now THIS was a duet.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=c27SQwnZshs%3Fversion%3D3
11. The Fugees Reunite
Award Show: 2005
The most anticipated reunion in years finally happened. Thanks BET.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=k27YxNkHZu4%3Fhl%3Den_US
12. Rick James & Tina Marie
Award Show: 2004
Rest In Peace to both of these great artists. Relive their chemistry below.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=JhR6QquV9bM%3Fversion%3D3
13. Chris Brown “Take You Down” (with Ciara)
Award Show: 2008
Maybe this steamy performance was the beginning of the Rihanna vs Ciara beef?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ozja2js4MBA%3Fversion%3D3
14. Mary J Blige featuring Ja Rule “Rainy Dayz”
Award Show: 2004
Mary J. and Ja Rule baptized the audience with their testimony.
15. 50 Cent/G-Unit Takeover
Award Show: 2003
50 Cent proved why he was the Rap King of ’03.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=krNlXP96DQ4%3Fversion%3D3
16. Jay-Z “99 Problems”
Award Show: 2004
Jay-Z rocking out with Kid Rock? What’s better than that?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ngNH79JMgW4%3Fversion%3D3
17. Usher “Yeah” & “Let It Burn”
Award Show: 2004
Usher brought his celebrity friends Ludacris and Lil Jon to turn things up.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=lfF2Nhm2uTU%3Fversion%3D3
18. John Legend featuring Stevie Wonder “Ordinary People”
Award Show: 2005
He was only just a newcomer but John Legend crooned note for note with another legend, Mr. Stevie Wonder.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=hIqwBsn-KVE%3Fhl%3Den_US
19. Busta Rhymes “Touch It” Remix
Award Show: 2006
Only Busta could fit all these rappers into one set in under 7 minutes. Click play to see who makes an appearance.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=RBpx4AirQ1A%3Fversion%3D3
20. Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh
Award Show: 2004
These hip-hop Legends graced the stage to remind the new generation where it all began.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=bO9oj0dVsbQ%3Fhl%3Den_US