The Most-Searched BET Awards Performances: Beyoncé Nicki Minaj Kelly Rowland andMore

Since 2001, the BET Awards have celebrated the best in Black talent across television, film, music and sports. Over the years, the annual awards show has seen a slew of A-list performers including Lizzo, Migos and Lil Nas X. But even these buzzy modern acts don’t stack up against their predecessors, at least according to Google. The tech company has kept track of the most-searched performances at the BET Awards since 2004, with artists like Beyoncé, Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj scoring spots among the top five. This year’s BET Awards will recognize the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop with artists like Tyga, Chief Keef and Coi Leray taking the stage to honor the popular genre. Ahead of Sunday’s ceremony, here’s a look back at the most viral performances at the BET Awards. Kelly Rowland, 2011 Kelly Rowland performs at the BET Awards in 2011. During the 2011 BET Awards, Kelly Rowland performed “Motivation” alongside rapper Trey Songz. The track, which was featured on Rowland’s album “Here I Am,” became one of her top singles. “Motivation” earned Rowland a number one spot on the Hip Hop charts for seven consecutive weeks. Chris Brown, 2011 Chris Brown performs at the BET Awards in 2011. Chris Brown’s campy zoot

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