Watch Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, Cardi B & More Perform at the 2019 BET Awards

Mary J. Blige even performs her own tribute.

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The annual BET Awards took place tonight at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles where some of the biggest names in the industry were honored for their efforts over the past 12 months.

Throughout the night a bevy of stars took center stage to perform their hits including Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus with their viral track “Old Town Road” and Cardi B linking up with her husband Offset for their single “Clout.” Cardi also performed “Press” alongside an army of backup dancers sporting green bodysuits. Additionally Mary J. Blige gave her own tribute performance after being award the Lifetime Achievement Award and YG, DJ Khaled, Marsha Ambrosius and John Legend paid tribute to Nipsey Hussle.

You can watch the performances from the 2019 BET Awards below.

Other highlights of the night saw Nipsey Hussle posthumously honored with the Humanitarian Award and Best Male Hip Hop Artist.

Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus – “Old Town Road”

Cardi B & Offset – “Clout” & “Press”

Mary J. Blige – “My Life,” Real Love,” & More

YG, DJ Khaled & Marsha Ambrosius & John Legend Perform Tribute to Nipsey Hussle

City Girls & Lil Baby – “Act Up,” “Close Friends” & “Pure Cocaine”

Da Baby – “Suge”

Regina Hall & Sugar Bear – “Do You Know What Time It Is?,” “Da Butt” & “Run Joe”!

Migos & DJ Mustard – “Pure Water”

DJ Khaled, Meek Mill & Jeremih – “Weather The Storm” & “You Stay”

Lizzo – “Truth Hurts”

H.E.R & YBN Cordae – “Lord Is Coming”

Kirk Franklin, Jonathan McReynolds, Erica Campbell & Kelly Price – “Love Theory”

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