BET Awards

At last year's BET Awards, Chris Brown performed a histrionic tribute to Michael Jackson, which many critics and pop culture watchers thought was over-the-top, with Brown crying as he cavorted on stage. He redeemed himself this year at the 2011 BET Awards with an actual performance medley of his own songs.

Diddy and his ladies, Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper, took the stage to collect the Best Group award as Diddy-Dirty Money at the 2011 BET Awards on June 26.

There was a lot of love for the Smith family at the BET Awards tonight as siblings Willow and Jaden Smith tied for the Young Stars honor at the ceremony.

In this series of red carpet pictures, see some of the brightest R&B, hip-hop and pop stars as they strut their stuff at the 2011 BET Awards. The annual awards show, which are being held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, honor accomplishments in music, acting, and sports.

It was definitely not a shocker when Nicki Minaj was named the Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the 2011 BET Awards. Even presenter Keri Hilson had to comment on the fact that the winner was, of course, Young Money's rap reigning princess.

Rick Ross took the stage at the 2011 BET Awards to perform the current events Ace Hood hit he's featured on, 'Hustle Hard,' but not without a little help from his friends. One by one, Ross was joined by DJ Khaled, Ace, and Lil Wayne, who each brought a fresh slice to the pie.

Tonight are the 2011 BET Awards, and Chris Brown snagged the first award tonight for Best Male R&B Artist. Brown had some stiff competition in the category, beating out Cee Lo Green, Bruno Mars, Trey Songz and Usher out for the award.

Mary J. Blige opened the 2011 BET Awards with a medley performance that featured a surprise appearance by veteran soul singer Anita Baker.