BET Celebrates The Life, Music and Legacy Of Michael Jackson At The 2009 BET Awards!

Sunday's BET Award's show was transformed in 3 days to become a "Tribute" to Michael Jackson. Celebs and Fans alike were shocked at the sudden death of the legend Michael Jackson. So it was wonderful to see his life celebrated by the folks who have always loved and RESPECTED Micheal Jackson.

Micheal Jackson's Dad Joseph Jackson walked the red carpet and sat in the audience during the broadcast.

Host Jamie Foxx did a fantastic job. The emotional moment happened at the end of the show when sister Janet Jackson surprised everyone by coming to the stage to say a few words on behalf of her family....Very touching moment and the tears fell again (from me)....Jamie Foxx and Ne-yo (who also did an amazing job) closed the night out with the song "I'll Be There". A true celebration of his life! Many surprises in the night....Details below:


Folks hit the red carpet:

Miss B


Alicia Keys


Trey Songz (Just Amen)




Melo and LaLa



LisaRaye and Her Daughter (I know Rocsi was dodging LisaRaye!)


The Real Houswives Of Atlanta


Jamie Foxx hosted the event and the show was "Must See"








New Edition Opened The Show With A Tribute To The Jackson 5!


Keri Hilson performed


She also won best new artist


Lebron James Won Best Athlete, Presented by Tyra



Soulja Boy got his swag on!


Ne-yo performed an amazing tribute to Micheal


Ne-yo also showed respect to some of the best R&B fellas:

Keith Sweat



BBD (Bell, Biv, Devoe)



Ciara performed a Michael tune



KeKe Palmer showed off her singing pipes with a few lines of "Who's Loving U"



Miss B performed and took home an award, Hubby Jay Z performed DOA!



Lil Wayne performed (w/ Drake..not pictured)(Don't understand why young girls were on the stage during song)


Lil Wayne also took home an award




Queen Latifah performed with Mary Mary


Keyshia Cole performed with Monica