BET Awards

Kirk Franklin accepts the award for best gospel artist during the 6th annual BET Awards

The musical group Mary Mary performs a tribute to New Orleans storm victims during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Harry Belafonte holds the BET Humanitarian Award during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Chaka Khan accepts the BET lifetime achievement award during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Actress Vivica A. Fox poses backstage in the press room during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Prince, left, performs with Chaka Khan during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Singer Snoop Dogg poses backstage in the press room during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Beyonce Knowles poses backstage in the press room during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Prince performs during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Boxing promoter Don King on stage during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Missy Elliott holds the award for best female hip hop performer during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Keyshia Cole performs during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Yung Joc performs during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Mary J. Blige accepts the award for best female R&amp;B during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Joe Jackson, father of singer Michael Jackson, poses backstage in the press room during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Singer and producer Sean P. Diddy Combs poses backstage in the press room during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Musician and actor Ice Cube poses backstage in the press room during the 6th annual BET Awards.

Cleveland Cavaliers&#039; LeBron James holds the award for male athlete of the year during the 6th annual BET Awards.