Despite the perpetual controversy that swirls around Chris brown, the 24-year-old's talent cannot be denied. Brown has had several memorable performances at the BET Awards and took to the stage at the 2013 ceremony, hoping to add to his legacy of great showmanship.

Brown has won a whopping 11 BET awards, including Best Male R&B Artist, Best New Artist and Viewer's Choice. He is nominated in the Best R&B category once again for this year's show. The pop star is slated to release his sixth solo album later this year. His last album, 2012's Fortune, featured hits such as Turn Up the Music, Sweet Love and Til I Die.

The R&B singer graced the 2013 BET awards stage with his signature dance prowess in tow and took the audience on a will ride through several of his more mellow hits before welcoming Nicki Minaj to take things up a notch with their new collaboration. Brown executed his intricate dance moves while Minaj rapped from way above the crowd and she was transported in a sphere suspend several feet above the audience. Brown's set featured a large monitor that projected bright flashing lights and also a few fans via Skype. Check it out below.

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