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Home · BET Awards

Live from the 2015 BET Awards

The star-studded event featured performances from Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown and ESSENCE Fest headliner Kendrick Lamar. In addition, Ciara, Jason Derulo and newcomer Tinashe paid tribute to Janet Jackson, who received the 'Ultimate Icon' award. Check out photos from the dazzling show and red carpet.

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Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Zendaya

Zendaya attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Russell Wilson and Ciara

Russell Wilson and Ciara attend the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Brandy

Brandy attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Monica

Monica attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe

Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe attend the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Tracee Ellis Ross

Co-host Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Jazmine Sullivan

Jazmine Sullivan attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Justine Skye

Justine Skye attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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La La

La La attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Naturi Naughton

Naturi Naughton attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Laverne Cox and B. Scott

Laverne Cox and TV personality B. Scott attend the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Letoya Luckett

Letoya Luckett attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Tinashe

Tinashe attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Christina Milian

Christina Milian attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for BET)

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Jay Ellis

Jay Ellis attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Shaun Robinson

Shaun Robinson attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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DeJ Loaf

DeJ Loaf attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson

Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson speak onstage during the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Tamar Braxton, Patti LaBelle and K. Michelle

Tamar Braxton, Patti LaBelle and K. Michelle perform onstage during the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Smokey Robinson
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Diddy and Lil’ Kim

Diddy and Lil’ Kim perform onstage during the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Kendrick Lamar

ESSENCE FEST headliner Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Ciara

Ciara performs onstage during the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Janet Jackson

Honoree Janet Jackson performs onstage during the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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