Kendrick Lamar Performs "No Makeup" With Bethany Cosentino [VIDEO]

As part of Vitamin Water & FADER's uncapped concert series, Kendrick Lamar took to Portland where he performed "No Make-Up (Her Vice)" for the first time. Instead of tapping Colin Munroe to join him on the stage, Best Coast frontwoman Bethany Cosentino lent her talents for the performance.

Three fingers in the air for Alori Joh!



[Sickest Addictions]

Previously: Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank) [Prod. by T-Minus]

Nas Performs "Daughters" On Late Night With David Letterman [VIDEO]

Last night, Nas brought in the release of his tenth solo album Life Is Good with a performance of "Daughters" on Letterman. Watch below as the Queens legend and his live band get the crowd going and be sure to hit stores today to cop the album. I know I am!



[Yardie]

Previously: Nas & Swizz Beatz Perform At The 2012 ESPY Awards [VIDEO]

Nas & Swizz Beatz Perform At The 2012 ESPY Awards [VIDEO]

Nas served as the in house performer for last night's ESPY Awards, and he brought a live band, DJ Green Lantern and Swizz Beatz along with him to keep the crowd rocking. Check out the highlights of his set below, which include performances of "Nasty" and "The Don."



Life Is Good drops this Tuesday, July 17th!

[Yardie]

Previously:

• TenDJiz - CommoNasm [Free Album]
• Slaughterhouse ft. Swizz Beatz - Throw It Away

Frank Ocean Performs "Bad Religion" With The Roots On Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]

Last night, Frank Ocean's debut album Channel Orange was surprisingly released digitally a week before its scheduled July 17th date. Moments later the singer, who recently revealed in a heartfelt letter that he was bisexual, took to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to perform "Bad Religion," one of the most  personal tracks from the album. Watch the emotional and, in my opinion, incredible performance below.



Pick up Channel Orange on iTunes now!

Previously: Frank Ocean Reveals Andre 3000 & John Mayer Features On 'Channel Orange' [Tracklist]

Ca$h Out & Tyga Close Out The BET Awards [VIDEO]

Just when we thought the BET Awards were over, they decided to end by starting a party to Ca$h Out's "Cashin Out" and Tyga's "Rack City."



[Rap-Up]

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Previously:

• Ca$h Out ft. Wale - Hold Up (Prod. by Beat Billionaire)
• Tyga Performs At L.A.'s Powerhouse 2012 (Full Set)

Monica, Brandy, Chaka Khan, Gary Houston & Cissy Houston Pay Tribute To Whitney Houston At The BET Awards [VIDEO]

Led by a heartfelt introduction by Mariah Carey, singers Monica, Brandy and Chaka Khan paid tribute to their friend Whitney Houston the best way they knew how. Also joining them in song were Whitney's brother and mother, Gary and Cissy Houston. I've got to applaud BET for organizing the best Whitney tribute thus far. :')



[Yardie]

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Previously:

• Monica Reveals The Origins of "It All Belongs To Me" [VIDEO]
• Brandy - Put It Down ft. Chris Brown

Joe, Tyrese & Faith Evans Pay Tribute To Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly At The BET Awards [VIDEO]

The Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly tribute was easily one of the top 3 moments of the BET Awards tonight. Joe, Tyrese, and Faith Evans all brought down the house with some of the band's classics. Watch below as Maze & Frankie Beverly get everyone on their feet!



[Yardie]

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Chris Brown Performs "Don't Wake Me Up" & "Turn Up The Music" At The BET Awards [VIDEO]

Chris Brown was on his body paint flow tonight as he took to the BET Awards stage to give an expectedly acrobatic performance of "Don't Wake Me Up" and "Turn Up The Music." Catch it below if you missed it!



[Yardie]

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Previously: Chris Brown & Game - I Don't Like (Drake Diss)

D'Angelo Performs On Television For The First Time In 12 Years At The BET Awards [VIDEO]

D'Angelo had the crowd rocking when he hit the BET Awards stage for his first televised performance in 12 years. I hoped he'd do a little more, but I'm still happy to see that he's back and enjoying himself onstage again.



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Previously: D'Angelo Performs For The First Time In 11 Years [VIDEO]

Maybach Music Group Performs Live At The BET Awards [VIDEO]

Rick Ross, Meek Mill and Wale put on quite a show despite their voices being overpowered by the pre-recorded vocals. Watch below as they perform a medley of "Bag Of Money," "So Sophisticated," and "Black Magic."



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Previously:

• Stalley ft. Rick Ross - Hell's Angels [Music Video]
• Ashanti ft. Meek Mill & French Montana - No One Greater
• Ca$h Out ft. Wale - Hold Up (Prod. by Beat Billionaire)

Melanie Fiona Performs "Wrong Side Of A Love Song" At The BET Awards [VIDEO]

Melanie Fiona gave one of the best vocal performances so far at the BET Awards when she silenced the entire crowd with "Wrong Side Of A Love Song." The MF Life is in stores now!



[Yardie]

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Previously: Melanie Fiona ft. J. Cole - This Time [Music Video]

Nicki Minaj Performs With 2 Chainz At The BET Awards [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj performed "Champion" and "Beez In The Trap" with 2 Chainz and her 239,984 background dancers. In case you missed it, check out the performance below and hit the comments with your thoughts!



[Yardie]

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Previously: Nicki Minaj Talks Kissing Nas, Drake-Chris Brown Fight & New Track With 2 Chainz [VIDEO]

Usher Performs "Climax" At The BET Awards [VIDEO]

Usher gave a nice vocal performance of "Climax" moments ago on the BET Awards, so d(^_^)b for that. Simultaneous o_O and O_O at the boots and leather combo.



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Previously: Rick Ross ft. Usher - Touch N You [Music Video]

A$AP Rocky & Swizz Beatz Perform At The BET Awards Pre-Show [VIDEO]

A$AP Rocky closed up the BET Awards pre-show with a quick sample of "Goldie," followed by the Swizz Beatz featured "Street Knock." How'd he do? Hit the comments and let me know!



[MWP]

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Previously:

• Lana Del Rey - National Anthem (Co-Starring A$AP Rocky) [Music Video]
• Slaughterhouse ft. Swizz Beatz - Throw It Away

G.O.O.D Music Opens Up The 2012 BET Awards [VIDEO]

Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz kicked off tonight's BET Awards representing G.O.O.D. Music to the fullest. Watch below as Sean, Push, and Tity Boi perform "Mercy" and then clear the way for Kanye to perform "Way Too Cold" and an acapella from Cruel Summer's next single "New God Flow."



[Yardie]

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Slaughterhouse Performs "My Life" At The BET Awards Pre-Show [VIDEO]

Slaughterhouse took the stage to perform their single "My Life" and aside from the leather jackets, this was my favorite performance of the pre-show.



[Yardie]

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Previously: Slaughterhouse ft. Swizz Beatz - Throw It Away

Elle Varner Performs "Refill" At The BET Awards Pre-Show [VIDEO]

Elle Varner just hit the BET Awards Pre-Show stage, and based on Twitter's reaction, you may not want to watch this if you're a fan. Instead, I'd look at her SOB's performance of "Refill," which I was really impressed by.



[Yardie]

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Previously: Elle Varner ft. Wale, Kirko Bangz & T-Pain - Refill (Remix)

Future Performs "Same Damn Time" At The BET Awards Pre-Show [VIDEO]

Future (or should I say his hype man) turned up the crowd at the BET Awards pre-show moments ago. Check out their live performance below, and be sure to stay locked on G.U.E. for more award show updates!



[Yardie]

Previously: DJ Infamous ft. Future - Itchin' [Music Video]

2 Chainz Performs At Vitamin Water's Uncapped Series In Seattle [VIDEO]

As part of Vitamin Water & FADER's Uncapped concert series, which brings tons of dope artists to venues across the country, 2 Chainz performed some of his most popular tracks at Seattle's Emerald Trapeze. Watch the Tity Boi perform "Spend It" and "No Lie" below, courtesy of Sermon.

Big K.R.I.T. Performs "I Got This" Live On Conan [VIDEO]

Big K.R.I.T. took his show to Conan as he performed "I Got This" in promotion of his debut Live From The Underground. "____ these haters, ____ these ____!"



[Nah Right]

Previously: Big K.R.I.T. ft. Slim Thug & Lil Keke - Me & My Old School (Remix)