BET Awards 2009

Host Jamie Foxx, right, and Ne-Yo pay tribute to the late singer Michael Jackson at the finale of the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Janet Jackson thanks the audience for their support during the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Jay-Z performs at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Actors Tyrese Gibson and Taraji P. Henson are seen on stage at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Ne-Yo accepts the award for best male R&B artist at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Tyra Banks greets fans as she goes on stage at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

LeBron James, left, and Daniel "Boobie" Gibson are seen at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Show host Jamie Foxx speaks on stage at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Second Place: Beyonce — AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

Beyonce accepts the best female R&B artist award at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Joe Jackson, right, father of the late pop star Michael Jackson, and Rev. Al Sharpton are seen at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

New Edition performs a tribute to Michael Jackson at the start of the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Marlon Wayans, left, and Jeremy Piven present an award at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Wyclef Jean accepts the humanitarian award at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

A member of the audience is seen wearing a Michael Jackson jacket at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Drake, left, and Lil Wayne perform at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Beyonce performs at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Ciara poses for a photo backstage at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

LaToya Luckett poses for a picture backstage at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Joe Jackson poses for photos backstage at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.