EXCLUSIVE: Inside Debra Lee's Star-Studded Pre-BET Awards Dinner

BET CEO Debra Lee welcomed some of the industry's biggest stars Saturday night in Hollywood at her second annual 'PRE' dinner. The Game's Wendy Raquel Robinson and Jay Ellis hosted the festivities. Stars like Russell Simmons, Ludacris, Holly Robinson Peete, and more were on hand to celebrate, while Jazmine Sullivan and Jhené Aiko performed. Lee also paid tribute to fallen legends Dr. Maya Angelou and Ruby Dee.

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Britni Danielle
Jun, 29, 2014
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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Elle Varner, Eudoxie Agnan, LeToya Luckett and Ashanti attend Debra Lee's "PRE" dinner at Milk Studios, Los Angeles.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Ashanti and Regina King are all smiles at Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

All glammed up! Shaun Robinson and Zendaya attend Debra Lee's "PRE" dinner at Milk Studios. Los Angeles.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

The Game's Wendy Raquel Robinson and oh-so-dreamy Leon attend Debra Lee's "PRE" dinner at Milk Studios. Los Angeles.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Keke Palmer was a bombshell in blue at Debra Lee's 'PRE' dinner.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete attend Debra Lee's "PRE" dinner.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Russell Simmons and Ludacris attend Debra Lee's "PRE" dinner at Milk Studios. Los Angeles.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Angela Simmons and Being Mary Jane star Stephen Bishop attend Debra Lee's "PRE" dinner at Milk Studios. Los Angeles.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

BET CEO Debra Lee welcomes Ashanti to her "PRE" dinner at Milk Studios, Los Angeles.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Russell Simmons and Michelle Williams attend Debra Lee's "PRE" dinner at Milk Studios. Los Angeles.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Being Mary Jane star Raven Goodwin and Raising Whitley's Kim Whitley attend Debra Lee's "PRE" dinner at Milk Studios. Los Angeles.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Debra Lee welcomes guests to her "PRE" dinner.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Guests enjoyed a dinner of grilled shrimp and blackened filet mignon.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Jazmine Sullivan wows the crowd at Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Tristan Wilds and Naturi Naughton attend Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Singer Jhené Aiko performs at Debra Lee's'PRE' Dinner.

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Debra Lee's 'PRE' Dinner

Debra Lee welcomes Diggy Simmons and Rev Run to her annual 'PRE' Dinner.

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