In pictures: Highlights of the BET Music Awards

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  Lil’ Wayne performs at the BET Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Sunday, June 29, 2014, in Los Angeles. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP

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  Pharrell Williams performs at the BET Awards. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP

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  Usher performs at the BET Awards. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP

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  Host Chris Rock speaks on stage at the BET Awards. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP

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  Iggy Azalea, left, and TI perform at the BET Awards. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP

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  Yolanda Adams performs at the BET Awards. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP

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  Missy Elliott performs at the BET Awards. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP

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  Chris Brown performs Loyal during the 2014 BET Awards. Mario Anzuoni / Reuters

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  Robin Thicke performs Forever Love during the 2014 BET Awards. Mario Anzuoni / Reuters

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  Tyrese Gibson, centtr, performs at the BET Awards. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP

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  Nicki Minaj accepts the award for best female hip-hop artist at the BET Awards. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP

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  August Alsina accepts the award for best new artist at the BET Awards. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP

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  Lionel Richie accepts the lifetime achievement award during the 2014 BET Awards. Mario Anzuoni / Reuters

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  Jennifer Hudson, left, performs at the BET Awards. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP

Highlights from the 2014 BET Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.