Warming us up, Wendy WIlliams sat down and caught up with stars for the “Wendy’s Red Carpet” pre-show. Celebrities like Gladys Knight, Keith Sweat, Carl Payne, The Braxton family, Eric Benet, Bobby Valentino, Big Daddy Kane, Dionne Warwick and Luke James all made their appearances on the pre show. Opening up the award show with an energetic performance was Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan and T.I.
Hosted by comedian/actor Anthony Anderson who gave us his own dance break towards the beginning and kept the crowd entertained with hilarious skits with Carl Payne along with a Michael Jackson Tribute. The awards also offered presenters like Vivica Fox, Bill Belamy, Michelle Williams, Boris Kodjoe, and Idris Elba. As well as performers like Wale, Doug E. Fresh, K. Michelle, Tamar Braxton, Jon B, and even Vanilla Ice! Tamar Braxton was the big winner of the night walking away with two Soul Train awards.
R&B King Keith Sweat was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award and went into an electrifying performance featuring Faith Evans. To top off the evening, R&B Diva Dionne Warwick was honored with the 2013 Legend Award. Enjoy all the pictures from the awards show below.
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