Rick James and Teena Marie took over the 2004 BET Awards like only they could. Their performance of “Fire & Desire” would be their last together—a moment we'll never forget. A true R&B soap opera on stage. The #BETAwards have been serving iconic culture-shifting moments for 25 years and this year will be no different. Watch Monday, June 9th 8/7c to be part of celebration. | BET

Rick James & Teena Marie Last Performance! 2004 BET Awards w/ B.Lynn "I'm Rick James B____" | Lou Young III

Danny Glover accepts the 2004 BET Humanitarian Award. #BETAwards | BET Awards

Usher always gives the BET fam love, we stan a Usher win. He won best male R&B artist at the 2004 #BETAwards . Who will win it this year? | BET Awards

Before “The Culture” was a hashtag — Atlanta was already running it. 🔥 At the 2004 BET Awards, Usher, Lil Jon, and Ludacris took home the Viewer’s Choice Award (Luda's first award ever 😱) and used their moment to shout out the city that shaped them. From the studio to the stage, ATL’s influence was—and still is—undeniable. This wasn’t just a win for them. A win for the sound. A win for culture. A win for Atlanta. Watch the 2025 #BETAwards June 9th at 8/7c. It's gonna be lit! | BET