Nicki Minaj puts on a show at the BET Awards. (Christopher Polk / Getty Images)
Big Sean accepts the best new artist award. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
D’Angelo had a memorable comeback performance. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
Chante Moore sings during a tribute to Donna Summer. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
Tyrese Gibson performs during the 2012 BET Awards. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
Faith Evans sings onstage at the awards ceremony in the Shrine Auditorium. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
Cissy Houston, the mother of Whitney Houston, sings during the tribute to her late daughter. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
Beyonce and Alan Ferguson accept their award for video director of the year. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
Viewer’s choice award winners Mindless Behavior accepts their prize onstage. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
Angela Bassett, Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine -- who co-starred with Whitney Houston in “Waiting to Exhale” -- speak about the late singer and actress. (Matt Sayles / Invision/AP)
Brandy, a protege of Whitney Houston, performs during the tribute to her late mentor. (Matt Sayles / Invision/AP)
Chaka Khan sings during the Whitney Houston tribute. (Matt Sayles / Invision/AP)
Chris Brown, named best male R&B artist, begins his performance. (Christopher Polk / Getty Images)
Chris Brown, half his chest painted, stands with his dancers. (Mark Davis / Getty Images)
