2009 BET Awards Show/ Jackson Tribute

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2009 BET Awards Show/ Jackson Tribute

2009 BET Awards Show/ Jackson Tribute

Host Jamie Foxx pays tribute to singer Michael Jackson to open the 2009 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.

Host Jamie Foxx pays tribute to singer Michael Jackson by dancing and dressing like the late pop icon. Foxx also performed a moonwalk across the stage.

Singers Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Bobby Brown and Johnny Gil of the music group New Edition pay tribute to Michael Jackson onstage.

Singer Bobby Brown and members of the music group New Edition pay tribute to Michael Jackson onstage.

Singer Ronnie DeVoe pays tribute to Michael Jackson.

NBA player LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers accepts the BET Award for Best Male Athlete.

TV personality Tyra Banks presents the Best Male Hip-Hop Artist.

Rapper Lil' Wayne accepts the Best Male Hip-Hop Artist award.

Atlanta singer Keri Hilson performs onstage.

Singe Ne-Yo performs a tribute to singer Michael Jackson onstage.

(L-R) Actors Anthony Anderson, Keke Palmer and Bobb'e J. Thompson present onstage.

Host Jamie Foxx performs his hit song 'Blame It On The Alcohol.'

Rapper Snoop Dogg performs onstage with Jamie Foxx and T- Pain.

Rap Artist T-Pain performs onstage with Jamie Foxx.

Atlanta recording Artist Soulja Boy.

Two of Star Trek's stars actresses Zoe Saldana and Nichelle Nichols present an award.

Singer Beyonce performs onstage.

Actress Taraji P. Henson accepts the BET Award for Best Actress.

Jamie Foxx (L) and T-Pain accept the Best Collaboration award onstage.

Ne-Yo accepts the BET Award for Best Male R&B Artist.

Singers Tina Campbell (L) and Erica Campbell of Mary Mary perform.

Singer Queen Latifah performs onstage.

Keri Hilson won the BET Award for Best New Artist. Keri gave a shout out to Atlanta while accepting her award.

Atlanta's own singers Keyshia Cole (L) and Monica perform onstage.

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Host Jamie Foxx pays tribute to singer Michael Jackson to open the 2009 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.

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